Nov 11th, 2008 · Egypt's capital city is blanketed by an inky haze of pollution that on its worst days can bring noxious, throat-burning fumes. Most people blame the black cloud on farmers burning agricultural waste. While the government has made some progress in trying to reduce the smog level, it has a long way to go.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Egypt's capital city is blanketed by an inky haze of pollution that on its worst days can bring noxious, throat-burning fumes. Most people blame the black cloud on farmers burning agricultural waste. While the government has made some progress in trying to reduce the smog level, it has a long way to go.
Oct 29th, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama Wednesday night launches an unprecedented television blitz. The campaign ad will blanket most major broadcast networks. The ad will delay by 15 minutes the start of Game 5 of the World Series on Fox.
Oct 6th, 2008 · More European governments are following Germany's lead by offering blanket deposit guarantees to savers in a frantic effort to calm fears among investors over the worst financial crisis in 80 years. Sweden became the latest to act.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Airlines are adding a range of new fees for beverages and pillows and blankets to earn more revenue. They're deploying in-flight credit and debit card devices to bolster such transactions. And some carriers are scrapping their music and entertainment systems to save money.
Aug 8th, 2008 · Airlines are being squeezed. Between high fuel costs and demand for low airfares, airlines are turning to fees to make extra money. Most are charging for checked bags, soft drinks and even pillows and blankets.
Aug 5th, 2008 · JetBlue is the latest airline to add an extra charge. Passengers will now pay for pillows and blankets. But don't get ideas about passing on travel costs: Carol Greenberg of Ohio was driving back from a Michigan veterinarian when she got stuck in construction traffic. The Toledo Blade newspaper reports that she sent transportation officials a bill for $16 in wasted gas. The state declined to pay for the gas — or for the cat that howled in the car the whole time.
May 12th, 2008 · A U.S. cargo plane carrying water, mosquito netting and blankets lands in Yangon, Myanmar — nine days after a devastating cyclone struck. Two more shipments are scheduled for Tuesday. The toll from the storm has been put at nearly 29,000, with an equal number missing.