The Greek Gods

PM forms team to tackle crisis

The new, small team that will form the government's driving force following the Cabinet reshuffle was revealed yesterday, as sources said the shake-up has left some ministers unsure what their duties are. Prime Minister George Papandreou had wanted to app... ...

Railway workers to keep up action

Passengers intending to travel by rail today face a second consecutive day of frustration as workers of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) are planning to continue their protests against the government's plans to privatize the debt-ridden firm even ... ...

Tougher Siemens probe on way

The head of the parliamentary committee investigating the Siemens bribery scandal, Sifis Valyrakis, said yesterday that the panel will be recommending to the House that a more thorough, preliminary judicial inquiry be held into the affair. Even though the... ...

First official visit...

Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas (left) addresses his Cypriot counterpart Marcos Kyprianou. Droutsas flew to Larnaca yesterday on his first official visit since being promoted from alternate foreign minister. Droutsas revealed that he spent the first fi... ...

Crooked prof taught a lesson

Aristotle University's disciplinary board has handed down its first three-month suspension of a professor over blackmail charges, it was revealed yesterday. The board launched an inquiry into the Department of Medicine professor, whose name has not been r... ...

Elder Gods of Greek Mythology

The Titans are the Elder Gods of Greek mythology. They were a race of powerful deities who descended from Gaia and Uranus.

Off the dial

What happened to Mercury, as in Mercury music prize?

Whatever happened to Mercury Communications?

The xx may still be basking in the glory of taking home the Mercury Prize 2010 - one of Britain's most prestigious music awards. But what of the company it was named after?

Elektra , With Olympia Dukakis, Pamela Reed and Annie Purcell, Opens in Malibu Sept. 9

Annie Purcell, Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis, Drama Desk Award winner Pamela Reed and Tony Award nominee Manoel Felciano star in Getty Villa's new outdoor production of Sophocles' Elektra, as adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker, opening Sept. 9 after previews from Sept. 2 in Malibu, CA.

Your day, your life makes our history

This week - History Week in NSW - students have been participating in activities to bring outdated and traditional views of the value of history to a more dynamic, engaging and relevant perspective.

Moving Islamic center imperils national security, imam says

Shifting plans for an Islamic center near ground zero would encourage radicals, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf told "Larry King Live" late Wednesday. "Our national security now hinges on how we negotiate this."

Mexican mayor shot dead in own office

The mayor of El Naranjo, Mexico, in the central state of San Luis Potosi was gunned down and killed inside his office Wednesday, officials said.

LAPD chief vows inquiry into shooting

Los Angeles' police chief was booed during a community meeting as protests over an officer-involved fatal shooting continued for the third night Wednesday.

Tornadoes touch down in Dallas

At least four tornadoes spawned by Tropical Depression Hermine touched down in and around Dallas, Texas, sending up debris and swirling around buildings.

Oregon boy still missing on birthday

Thursday marks Kyron Horman's 8th birthday. And four months after a criminal investigation began into the Oregon boy's disappearance, officials continue to ask the public for leads and tips.