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  • Times, Globe, Inquirer plan job cuts

    09/20/2005 4:23:13 PM PDT · by Criminal Number 18F · 30 replies · 1,007+ views
    UPI via Washington Times ^ | Sep. 20, 2005 at 6:13PM | UPI Staff
    Three of the most prestigious [sic] newspapers in the United States, the New York Times, Boston Globe and Philadelphia Inquirer, announced job cuts Tuesday. ... Like most other newspapers, the Times Co. and Philadelphia Newspapers have been hit by declining circulation and ad revenue as both readers and advertisers turn to the Internet.
  • Treason threat cleric 'leaves UK'

    08/08/2005 2:31:32 PM PDT · by traumer · 28 replies · 678+ views
    A controversial Islamic cleric has left the UK for the Middle East, his spokesman has said, amid speculation he would be investigated for treason. Sheikh Omar Bakri Mohammed - former head of radical group Al Muhajiroun - left on Saturday for Lebanon, his colleague Anjem Choudary told the BBC. Tony Blair had warned Mr Mohammed's organisation faced a potential ban under new anti-terrorism measures. Mr Choudary said the cleric believed "Britain had declared war on Muslims". The news came as it was revealed police and lawyers were to consider whether some outspoken Islamist radicals could face treason charges. He has...