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Obama vows to close Guantanamo Bay
US President elect Barack Obama has promised to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The US president-elect, in a television interview aired on Sunday, also pledged to withdraw troops from Iraq as... Great comfort foods for the health conscious
"So I promised some fabulous comfort food recipes to help you get through the tough times, but still making sure your diet is healthy and delicious." North Korea 'to restore reactor'
With Kim Jong Il possibly near death's door, it looks like those around him assuming power could be hard-liners. The country has announced it is reversing the dismantling of a nuclear reactor and making preperations... 127 views | 2 comments | 14 recommendations
Army Times asks if McCain flip flopped or fibbed.
"McCain on FCS: Flip-flop or fib? By Bradley Peniston - Staff writer Posted : Saturday Sep 13, 2008 6:58:20 EDT Has Sen. John McCain renounced his longtime antagonism toward the Army’s Future Combat Systems?On Sept. 8, the Republican presidential candidate told a...Mexico to dismiss 400 corrupt police officials
In a major crackdown against corruption Mexican government has decided to boot out 400 corrupt police officers. These officers were posted along the Ciudad Juarez border which is notorious for drug trafficiking. "Some 400 corrupt police officers will be laid off in the...David Miliband UK Foreign Secretary Pledges Georgia "Strong Support from the ...
President Saakasvili opened the press conference with an impassioned speech that "Russian occupation cannot be sustained." At the live press conference ongoing tonight after meetings of foreign secretaries,...150 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Russia Misinterprets Cease-Fire and Advances Further Into Georgia
Maybe there was a language barrier of some kind and in Russia "pullback" means "CHARGE!" Who knows.Late yesterday julianw had this to say."In response to strong pressure from various world leaders, President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed to pull Russian forces out of Georgia... Russia due to start pullout of troops from Georgia
In response to strong pressure from various world leaders, President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed to pull Russian forces out of Georgia starting Monday, the AFP reports. The announcement contrasts sharply with an earlier report suggesting Russian forces were digging in Sunday...John Edwards Bails Out of Scholarship Program He Founded
Back in 2005, when John Edwards was the vice-presidential nominee, he began a scholarship program called "College for Everyone." Edwards got a lot of positive press attention.Now, however, Edwards has creditability...Ultimatum issued over Clayoquot Sound
The media is now reporting every other day on this issue. August 2nd in Tofino is the first demonstration planned. I still cannot believe we are in 2008 and still dealing with these issues. Sad...322 views | 1 comment | 5 recommendations
Haiti food aid lags, hunger deepens
UN and UNICEF need to respond immediately regarding this. " Haiti - Every inch of Rivilade Filsame's body hurt, from his swollen, empty stomach to his dried-out, wrinkled skin. The 18-month-old had been crying for... 262 views | 6 comments | 24 recommendations
Obama to target sanctuaries in tribal areas in Pakistan
Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama will attempt to exterminate the tribal sanctuaries in Pakistan and shift focus from Iraq to other areas."White House hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday promised to shift the “single-minded” US focus on Iraq to a... Two suicide bombers kill 35 in Iraq's Diyala
UPDATE: The death toll from today's attack has been updated to 35.Just a few days after the Iraqi government said it would crackdown on terrorism to the North of Baghdad, an attack on a recruiting center there has killed a reported 23 people.Today's attack is deadliest since... 341 views | 4 comments | 17 recommendations
Belgian PM offers his resignation
After failing to bring the promised devolved powers for regional governments Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has resigned just ahead of a state reform deal in the parliament on Tuesday. "Belgian Prime...167 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Malaysia's Anwar vows to seize power
As the likelihood of a coup in Malaysia increased, the Malaysian government is accusing the U.S. of interfering in it's internal affairs. The government has filed criminal sodomy charges against opposition leader and former prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, and the US has...
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