In fast-growing regions like Sacramento, decade-old population statistics are about as relevant as Y2K survival kits. So, with the last U.S. census growing staler by the day, the federal government is embarking on a massive new survey that will collect demographic data year-round.

Michael Chertoff, appointed by President Bush to head the Homeland Security Department, may have shielded from criminal prosecution a former client suspected by law enforcement of having funneled millions of dollars directly to Osama Bin Laden while in charge of the U.S. Government’s 9.11 investigation.

I see another nation to build!

Israel has informed the U.S administration of a recent crisis in relations with Russia, Israeli press reported, ruling out the possibility that Israel asked the United States to intervene.

Prince Harry has apologised for wearing a swastika armband to a friend's fancy dress party.