U.N. Chief Appoints George Clooney

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated George Clooney as a U.N. "messenger of peace" Friday to promote the world body's activities, especially in its far flung peacekeeping missions. The 46 year old actor has been campaigning for an end to the 4 1/2 year war in Darfur and for Humanitarian aid for the millions caught up in the conflict. He will become the ninth U.N.peace envoy. While many U.N. agencies have goodwill ambassadors to promote activities ranging from helping children and refugees in promoting human rights, "messengers of peace" are selected by the secretary-general to promote the broader work of the United Nations.

George Clooney Hurt iin Motorcycle Crash

Hollywood star, George Clooney, has been injured in a motorcycle crash in New Jersey, across the Hudson river from New York City. His passenger and George were hurt when he collided with a car on a narrow road on Friday. He suffered a broken rib and scrapes and his passenger, Sarah Larson, broke her foot. Both were treated in the hospital and later released. They said he is doing fine but has a broken rib and it is very painful and it will take a long time to heal. Everyone knows him from the Ocean 13 movie.He is one of my favorite movie stars.