Internet Upgraded to Foil Cyber Crooks

metro-reality.com – The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data. The agency in charge of managing Internet addresses teamed with online security services firm VeriSign and the US Department of Commerce to give websites… Continue reading

100 Days in, Gulf Spill Leaves Ugly Questions Unanswered

metro-reality.com – The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster reached the 100-day mark Wednesday with hopes high that BP is finally on the verge of permanently sealing its ruptured Macondo well. But years of legal wrangles and probes lie ahead and myriad questions remain about the long-term effects of the massive oil spill on… Continue reading

North Korean Leader Transfers Secret Fund to Son

metro-reality.com – North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong-Il is transferring his secret personal wealth to his youngest son and likely successor, a Seoul-based radio station said Wednesday. The transfer of money has been managed by Ri Chol, who stepped down in April as the communist country’s ambassador to Switzerland, said Open Radio for… Continue reading

Emotional Maradona Lashes out at ‘Treason’, ‘Lies’

metro-reality.com – Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall. “Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed me,” said an emotional Maradona, whose colourful and controversial reign as Argentina coach came… Continue reading

Argentine President Saddened by Maradona Sacking

metro-reality.com – Argentina President Cristina Kirchner has expressed her sadness at Diego Maradona’s sacking as national football coach, saying the star did not deserve his treatment. Kirchner personally phoned Maradona after his press conference on Wednesday evening during which he lashed out at Argentine Football Federation president Julio Grondona and team manager Carlos… Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Avalon Sedans over Steering Problem

metro-reality.com – Toyota on Thursday announced a recall of 373,000 Avalon sedans in the United States over a steering-related issue that could increase the risk of a crash.

“Because of improper casting of the steering lock bar, which is a component of the steering interlock system, there is a possibility that a… Continue reading

Massive Asteroid Could Hit Earth

metro-reality.com – A massive asteroid might crash into Earth in the year 2182, scientists have warned. The asteroid, called 1999 RQ36, has a 1-in-1,000 chance of actually hitting the Earth at some point before the year 2200, but is most likely to hit us on 24th September 2182.

It was first discovered… Continue reading

Angelina Jolie Shows off Her Stunning Legs

metro-reality.com – As she confidently strode onto the red carpet, to all intents and purposes Angelina Jolie was the epitome of Hollywood glamour.

The 35-year-old actress caused a frenzy at the Tokyo premiere of her new movie Salt, wearing a flowing black Versace chiffon dress, slashed provocatively to the hip and showing… Continue reading

iPhone DNA Kills Rape Case

metro-reality.com – Deleted but decoded text messages undermined a schoolgirl’s claims against a northern beaches businessman, writes Joel Gibson.

A MAN’S business and reputation are tainted, a young woman’s HSC and mental health are in tatters and prosecutors have been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in legal costs for a bungled… Continue reading

I Don’t Care if Directors Only Want Me for My Body

metro-reality.com – Kelly Brook has hit back at critics of her Hollywood film debut. The 30-year old model has come under fire for appearing in a bikini in nearly all of her scenes in the horror movie Piranha 3-D.

But Brook said she is happy to show off her figure in the… Continue reading