Civilians Killed, Taliban Targeted

Isn't this always the case though? We have ample evidence that the Taliban are not above sheltering with civilians and mingling inside communities to use any such war dead as propaganda.

Posted by R. Dows in afghanistan, middle east, op-ed, terrorism 3 comments

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring swine flu a national emergency, the White House said Saturday.

Oct 24, 2009 • Comments Comment

Button Clinches F1 Championship Title

Jenson Button sealed the drivers' championship with a superb recovery drive at a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Mark Webber.

Oct 18, 2009 • Comments Comment

Lindsey Lohan Facing Jail Warns Judge

Lindsay Lohan, the Hollywood actress, has been warned by a judge that she faces jail unless she attends compulsory alcohol rehabilitation stemming from her drink-driving charges.

Oct 17, 2009 • Comments Comment

Climate Change = Slower Wind?

This summer scientists published the first study that comprehensively explored the effect of climate change on wind speeds in the U.S. The report was not encouraging. Three decades’ worth of data seemed to point to a future where global warming lowers wind speeds enough to handicap the nascent wind industry. But the real story, like so much in climate ...
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Oct 16, 2009 • Comments Comment

Iran Security Agents Raids Opposition Offices

Iranian security agents on Tuesday raided offices connected to senior reformist leader Mahdi Karroubi, arresting four aides and closing the headquarters of his political party, which had been probing abuse of protesters arrested in the country's postelection crackdown.

Sep 8, 2009 • Comments Comment

Three Convicted of Liquid Bomb Airline Plot

Three British Muslims were found guilty today of conspiracy to murder thousands of passengers and crew in an unprecedented airline bomb plot that could have proved as deadly as the 9/11 attacks.

Sep 7, 2009 • Comments Comment

Chavez Pledges Ties with Iran

Iran and Venezuela plan to stand up against "imperialist" foes by strengthening bilateral cooperation on a range of issues, including nuclear power, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday.

Sep 6, 2009 • Comments Comment

Zimbabwe $510M Loan Approved by IMF

Zimbabwe's crippled economy received a boost when the IMF sanctioned a $510m (£311m) loan, its first to the country in a decade.

Sep 5, 2009 • Comments Comment

G20 Banker’s Bonus Row

Deepening divisions are appearing among international finance ministers, meeting in London, about how to curb excessive bank bonuses.

Sep 5, 2009 • Comments Comment

Simon Dee Dies aged 74

Simon Dee, the first presenter on the pirate station Radio Caroline and a major television star in the late 1960s, has died after losing his battle with bone cancer.

Aug 30, 2009 • Comments Comment

Scientists Develop Snorkel Rice

A team of Japanese scientists has discovered genes that enable rice to survive high water, providing hope for better rice production in lowland areas that are affected by flooding.

Aug 20, 2009 • Comments Comment

Sudanese Women Flogged for Wearing Trousers

Several Sudanese women have been flogged as a punishment for dressing "indecently", according to a local journalist who was arrested with them.

Jul 13, 2009 • Comments Comment

Webber Claims First F1 Victory

Mark Webber recovered from a disastrous start to claim his first victory in Formula One, winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday in a second successive 1-2 for his Red Bull team.

Jul 12, 2009 • Comments Comment

Iran General: Troops ‘Willing to Die’

A top Iranian general said government troops are "ready to sacrifice our lives" rather than back down in the face of protests over June's disputed presidential election.

Jul 12, 2009 • Comments Comment

Ebola Found in Pigs

A form of ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and threaten humans, scientists report.

Jul 9, 2009 • Comments Comment

UN Fraud Probe Invalidates Afghan Ballots

The U.N.-backed commission charged with investigating fraud in Afghanistan's recent presidential election Monday invalidated ballots from more than 200 polling stations.

Oct 19, 2009 • Comments Comment

Italy Bribed Taleban over Afghanistan

A Taleban commander and two senior Afghan officials confirmed yesterday that Italian forces paid protection money to prevent attacks on their troops.

Oct 16, 2009 • Comments Comment

Man Utd May Face FIFA Probe

Manchester United's signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier could be investigated after the player's former club Fiorentina contacted football's world governing body FIFA about the move.

Sep 9, 2009 • Comments Comment

Leibovitz Sued by Photographer

Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz is being sued by an Italian photographer who says she used his pictures without permission.

Sep 6, 2009 • Comments Comment

Transsexual Moves to Female Prison

A transsexual prisoner serving life for manslaughter and attempted rape committed while she was a man has won a high court battle to be transferred to a women's jail.

Sep 5, 2009 • Comments Comment

Fisicella Joins Ferrari for Remainder of Season

Giancarlo Fisichella has signed for Ferrari for the remainder of the Formula One season after being released from his current contract with Force India.

Sep 3, 2009 • Comments Comment

Kennedy Buried at Arlington Cemetery

Shortly before his death, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy wrote a letter to Pope Benedict XVI asking for the pontiff to pray for him as he struggled with an aggressive form of brain cancer, it was revealed at his graveside service Saturday evening.

Aug 30, 2009 • Comments Comment

England Forces Ashes Draw

Paul Collingwood's determined effort proved just enough today as England secured a nailbiting Ashes Test draw in Cardiff.

Jul 12, 2009 • Comments Comment

Cheney Told CIA to Hide Project from Congress

The Central Intelligence Agency withheld information about a secret counterterrorism program from Congress for eight years on direct orders from former Vice President Dick Cheney, the agency’s director, Leon E. Panetta, has told the Senate and House intelligence committees, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said Saturday.

Jul 12, 2009 • Comments Comment

Robin van Persie Signs Long-Term Arsenal Deal

Robin van Persie has agreed a new long-term deal with Arsenal, the club has confirmed. The 25-year-old Dutchman was the Gunners' leading scorer last season with 20 goals from 44 appearances.

Jul 8, 2009 • Comments Comment