added 2007 Mon Jun 11 6:07:10 by TechnologyExpert
With the four-month-old increase in American troops showing only modest success in curbing insurgent attacks, American commanders are turning to another strategy that they acknowledge is fraught with risk: arming Sunni Arab groups that have promised to fight militants linked with Al Qaeda who have been their allies in the past.
With the four-month-old increase in American troops showing only modest success in curbing insurgent attacks, American commanders are turning to another strategy that they acknowledge is fraught with risk: arming Sunni Arab groups that have promised to fight militants linked with Al Qaeda who have been their allies in the past.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 13:22:40 by Fabienne
From the article: "German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in last-ditch efforts to secure climate change goals at a G8 summit marred by a row over US missile defence plans. The US has already said it and several other countries at the summit of top industrial states oppose her target. At the same time, US plans to build a missile shield in two former Soviet satellites have sparked an intense war of words between Moscow and Washington."
From the article: "German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in last-ditch efforts to secure climate change goals at a G8 summit marred by a row over US missile defence plans. The US has already said it and several other countries at the summit of top industrial states oppose her target. At the same time, US plans to build a missile shield in two former Soviet satellites have sparked an intense war of words between Moscow and Washington."
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 18:29:57 by TimALoftis
Hundreds of millions of livelihoods will be affected by declining snow and ice cover as a result of global warming, a UN report has warned.
Hundreds of millions of livelihoods will be affected by declining snow and ice cover as a result of global warming, a UN report has warned.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 15:46:56 by TechnologyExpert
Russia will once again aim missiles at targets in Europe if U.S. plans to build a missile shield near Russia's borders advance, President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Sunday. Putin acknowledged Russia's response risked restarting an arms race but he said Moscow would not be responsible for the consequences because the U.S. had started it.
Russia will once again aim missiles at targets in Europe if U.S. plans to build a missile shield near Russia's borders advance, President Vladimir Putin was quoted as saying on Sunday. Putin acknowledged Russia's response risked restarting an arms race but he said Moscow would not be responsible for the consequences because the U.S. had started it.
added 2007 Sat May 26 22:23:04 by capn_caveman
Step through the front door of the Haskell Library and you're in the United States. Walk across the carpeted floor to the circulation desk and you're in Canada. But if you sit down on the couch, you're back in the U.S.
Step through the front door of the Haskell Library and you're in the United States. Walk across the carpeted floor to the circulation desk and you're in Canada. But if you sit down on the couch, you're back in the U.S.
added 2007 Tue May 22 2:29:28 by TimALoftis
From 2000 to 2004, emissions grew at a rate of 3 percent a year - more than the highest rates used in recent key UN reports.
From 2000 to 2004, emissions grew at a rate of 3 percent a year - more than the highest rates used in recent key UN reports.
added 2007 Sat May 19 16:31:30 by TimALoftis
How bad is it in Somalia? Bad enough that people fleeing the capital have been reduced to renting trees for shelter. It's the sort of thing that happens when drug-addled warlords roam the countryside, imposing taxes of 50 percent on aid recipients.
How bad is it in Somalia? Bad enough that people fleeing the capital have been reduced to renting trees for shelter. It's the sort of thing that happens when drug-addled warlords roam the countryside, imposing taxes of 50 percent on aid recipients.
added 2007 Fri May 18 6:39:47 by bubba2
As Halliburton held its annual meeting Wednesday in Houston, the Washington-based Corpwatch released its own "Alternative Annual Report" which details the alleged wrongdoings of the company and its former subsidiary, Kellogg Brown and Root, and questions the motivation behind Halliburton's planned move to the United Arab Emirates.
As Halliburton held its annual meeting Wednesday in Houston, the Washington-based Corpwatch released its own "Alternative Annual Report" which details the alleged wrongdoings of the company and its former subsidiary, Kellogg Brown and Root, and questions the motivation behind Halliburton's planned move to the United Arab Emirates.
added 2007 Thu May 17 2:47:21 by TechnologyExpert
What's going on? Gallup reports today a sudden plunge in its regular "satisfaction" index. Only 25% of Americans now say they satisfied with the state of their country -- down 8% in just one month -- and one of the lowest ever measured.
What's going on? Gallup reports today a sudden plunge in its regular "satisfaction" index. Only 25% of Americans now say they satisfied with the state of their country -- down 8% in just one month -- and one of the lowest ever measured.
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added 2007 Tue May 15 17:51:02 by TechnologyExpert
Americans get the poorest health care and yet pay the most compared to five other rich countries, according to a report released on Tuesday. Germany, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada all provide better care for less money, the Commonwealth Fund report found.
Americans get the poorest health care and yet pay the most compared to five other rich countries, according to a report released on Tuesday. Germany, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada all provide better care for less money, the Commonwealth Fund report found.
added 2007 Mon May 14 15:27:21 by Deidre
A United Arab Emirates tycoon spent 25.2 million dirhams (nearly $7 million) for a car licence plate displaying the number five for his red Rolls Royce car at a charity auction in the Gulf state.
A United Arab Emirates tycoon spent 25.2 million dirhams (nearly $7 million) for a car licence plate displaying the number five for his red Rolls Royce car at a charity auction in the Gulf state.
added 2007 Sun May 13 20:33:55 by capn_caveman
What creates an Atlantic hurricane? The most devastating ones are spurred by intense thunderstorms in the Ethiopian highlands, according to new research.
What creates an Atlantic hurricane? The most devastating ones are spurred by intense thunderstorms in the Ethiopian highlands, according to new research.
added 2007 Sat May 12 21:48:35 by TechnologyExpert
India's Supreme Court is to hear a petition which says the country's landmark civilian nuclear deal with the United States could threaten national security, a report said Saturday. The suit says there is an "immediate need to examine" the national security and sovereignty implications of the deal, the Press Trust of India reported.
India's Supreme Court is to hear a petition which says the country's landmark civilian nuclear deal with the United States could threaten national security, a report said Saturday. The suit says there is an "immediate need to examine" the national security and sovereignty implications of the deal, the Press Trust of India reported.
added 2007 Thu May 10 2:22:21 by TechnologyExpert
President Vladimir V. Putin obliquely compared the foreign policy of the United States to the Third Reich in a speech on Wednesday commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, apparently in an escalation of anti-American talk within the Russian government.
President Vladimir V. Putin obliquely compared the foreign policy of the United States to the Third Reich in a speech on Wednesday commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, apparently in an escalation of anti-American talk within the Russian government.
added 2007 Mon May 7 20:33:44 by alexwalexw
It's tough to argue with the supporters of the War on Drugs who want to keep drugs out of the hands of our youth. But the War on Drugs in the United States is simply out of control, and Tim Hellstrom reminds us that we've seen a war like this before.
It's tough to argue with the supporters of the War on Drugs who want to keep drugs out of the hands of our youth. But the War on Drugs in the United States is simply out of control, and Tim Hellstrom reminds us that we've seen a war like this before.
added 2007 Mon May 7 20:30:39 by alexwalexw
After the recent ineffectiveness at finding peace in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East, the United Nations has been under serious fire from the world at-large. Dan Craig looks at the charter and thinks the situation might be worse than any of us imagined.
After the recent ineffectiveness at finding peace in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East, the United Nations has been under serious fire from the world at-large. Dan Craig looks at the charter and thinks the situation might be worse than any of us imagined.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 16:30:56 by corey.spring
The costs of cutting greenhouse gases and who will pay for doing it are likely to be the key issues at a major U.N.-backed climate change meeting of scientists and diplomats in the Thai capital this week, participants said Sunday.
The costs of cutting greenhouse gases and who will pay for doing it are likely to be the key issues at a major U.N.-backed climate change meeting of scientists and diplomats in the Thai capital this week, participants said Sunday.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 5:27:05 by TechnologyExpert
Since 1999 when the US experienced a 30 year low in violent crime, most US cities have experienced a dramatic increase in gun violence. The difference between then and now is that the gun lobby now dictates national gun policy, and the deadly trend will continue until the President and Congress enact effective uniform national gun laws that ...
Since 1999 when the US experienced a 30 year low in violent crime, most US cities have experienced a dramatic increase in gun violence. The difference between then and now is that the gun lobby now dictates national gun policy, and the deadly trend will continue until the President and Congress enact effective uniform national gun laws that ...
added 2007 Fri Apr 27 18:15:21 by capn_caveman
The next mosquito-borne illness in the United States may be chikungunya ("chicken-GUN-ya") and despite its odd name the viral disease is no laughing matter, University of Florida experts say.
The next mosquito-borne illness in the United States may be chikungunya ("chicken-GUN-ya") and despite its odd name the viral disease is no laughing matter, University of Florida experts say.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 14:58:38 by Fabienne
From the article: "Russia may stop implementing a key defence treaty because of concerns over US plans for a missile shield in Europe, President Vladimir Putin said. Mr Putin made the threat during his annual address to parliament - which he said would be his last as president. He also hit out at an influx of foreign money which he said was being used to meddle in Russia's internal affairs."
From the article: "Russia may stop implementing a key defence treaty because of concerns over US plans for a missile shield in Europe, President Vladimir Putin said. Mr Putin made the threat during his annual address to parliament - which he said would be his last as president. He also hit out at an influx of foreign money which he said was being used to meddle in Russia's internal affairs."
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 6:28:45 by STONERS
The summit this week between President Bush and Japan's new prime minister, Shinzo Abe, will be a much more sedate affair - for good reasons on both sides of the Pacific.
The summit this week between President Bush and Japan's new prime minister, Shinzo Abe, will be a much more sedate affair - for good reasons on both sides of the Pacific.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 21:00:58 by Macas
Interesting blog.I'm was shocked that more than 4.5 million adults in the United States have this disease . This disease is most common in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe.Those people who have psoriasis try everything to rid of this ' skin problem ' but with just a little success.I found out here unique cure for this ....
Interesting blog.I'm was shocked that more than 4.5 million adults in the United States have this disease . This disease is most common in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe.Those people who have psoriasis try everything to rid of this ' skin problem ' but with just a little success.I found out here unique cure for this ....
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 16:39:36 by Karina
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq said Monday that the American military will ''respect the wishes'' of the Iraqi government regarding a barrier being built around a Sunni enclave in Baghdad, but he stopped short of saying construction would stop.
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq said Monday that the American military will ''respect the wishes'' of the Iraqi government regarding a barrier being built around a Sunni enclave in Baghdad, but he stopped short of saying construction would stop.
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 19:11:09 by TechnologyExpert
10 out of 15 countries believe "that the United States cannot be trusted to "act responsibly in the world." The new PIPA poll also finds that majorities in 13 out of 15 publics polled say the United States is "playing the role of world policeman more than it should be."
10 out of 15 countries believe "that the United States cannot be trusted to "act responsibly in the world." The new PIPA poll also finds that majorities in 13 out of 15 publics polled say the United States is "playing the role of world policeman more than it should be."
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 20:21:24 by DavidHalko
THE KILLER'S NOTE WAS SIGNED ISMAIL AX (FOX news). It would certainly explain the delay in releasing is name. In the note he was railing against "debauchery" and "rich kids."
THE KILLER'S NOTE WAS SIGNED ISMAIL AX (FOX news). It would certainly explain the delay in releasing is name. In the note he was railing against "debauchery" and "rich kids."
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 16:54:27 by DavidHalko
Virginia General Assembly failed to act on House Bill 1572. This bill would have allowed college students and employees to carry handguns on campus with appropriate permits. It died in subcommittee. Larry Hincker, Virginia Tech spokeperson, "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this wil
Virginia General Assembly failed to act on House Bill 1572. This bill would have allowed college students and employees to carry handguns on campus with appropriate permits. It died in subcommittee. Larry Hincker, Virginia Tech spokeperson, "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this wil
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 7:42:50 by DavidHalko
Tiananmen Square, 1989. The Declassified History. A National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book. The Chinese army crackdown in and around Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989 had an enormous effect on the course of U.S.-China relations. The deaths of democracy protesters resulted in U.S. sanctions, suspensions of high-level contacts, and a hal
Tiananmen Square, 1989. The Declassified History. A National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book. The Chinese army crackdown in and around Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989 had an enormous effect on the course of U.S.-China relations. The deaths of democracy protesters resulted in U.S. sanctions, suspensions of high-level contacts, and a hal
added 2007 Fri Apr 13 17:02:36 by SarrahA
David Beckham is holding a working-class - men-only - leaving do in a London pub before he moves to America in June. The multi-millionaire footballer has invited all of his old pals from when he was growing up here and a whole host of Manchester Utd stars past and present.
David Beckham is holding a working-class - men-only - leaving do in a London pub before he moves to America in June. The multi-millionaire footballer has invited all of his old pals from when he was growing up here and a whole host of Manchester Utd stars past and present.
added 2007 Mon Apr 9 4:51:58 by TechnologyExpert
Iran's president has promised to disclose news about Iran's nuclear program when he visits its uranium enrichment facility on Monday where the West says Iran is mastering the skills needed to make atomic bombs. Iran has rejected U.N. demands to halt enrichment, a process than can make power plant fuel or material for warheads.
Iran's president has promised to disclose news about Iran's nuclear program when he visits its uranium enrichment facility on Monday where the West says Iran is mastering the skills needed to make atomic bombs. Iran has rejected U.N. demands to halt enrichment, a process than can make power plant fuel or material for warheads.
added 2007 Sun Apr 8 3:24:55 by heathlander
"That MSNBC has completely obliterated the U.S' history of aggression towards Iran at a time when the Bush administration is trying to drum up militaristic fervour amongst the population with a possible view to another imperialistic war against that country is an utter disgrace."
"That MSNBC has completely obliterated the U.S' history of aggression towards Iran at a time when the Bush administration is trying to drum up militaristic fervour amongst the population with a possible view to another imperialistic war against that country is an utter disgrace."
