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Racism Hits Formula One in Spain |
A sad thing happened during Formula One testing last weekend outside of Barcelona. Fans attending the test spewed racist taunts at Lewis Hamilton, who last year became the first black driver in series history, and made gestures at him that would've been offensive 50 years ago.
New York Times -
February 4, 2008 |
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U.N. Urges Outside Help for Chad |
The Security Council adopted a statement condemning attacks by rebels seeking to overthrow the government of Chad and urging other countries to help stop the violence.
New York Times -
February 4, 2008 |
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Fox Gives Lift to News Corp. Earnings |
News Corp. said quarterly earnings were up 1 percent from a year earlier as results from the Fox broadcast network and news channel outweighed lighter returns from movies and TV production.
New York Times -
February 4, 2008 |
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BHP Weighs Options in Rio Tinto Bid |
BHP Billiton must decide by Wednesday if it will proceed with a bid for Rio Tinto after China intervened with a strategic investment that could sharply increase the price of the merger.
New York Times -
February 4, 2008 |
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Suitor Ends Bid for Northern Rock |
Olivant Advisers dropped out of the bidding, increasing the chances for Richard Branson?s Virgin Group, which submitted a takeover proposal before the Monday deadline.
New York Times -
February 4, 2008 |
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