Bhutto's widower goes from prison to presidency

Bhutto's widower goes from prison to presidency

09.06.08 posted by jason 8 views no comments
Asif Ali Zardari has completed a traumatic journey from prison to the presidency of Pakistan. Regarded as a polo-playing playboy in his youth, the catalyst for Zardari's rise was the assassination last December of his wife, the two-time prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
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Myanmar Hit with Violent Cyclone, Death Toll 'at 351'

Myanmar Hit with Violent Cyclone, Death Toll 'at 351'

05.04.08 posted by jason 106 views no comments
A tropical cyclone has killed at least 351 people in Burma and damaged thousands of buildings, according to state television. "I have never seen anything like it," one retired government worker told Reuters. "It reminded me of when Hurricane Katrina hit the United States." Packing winds of 120 miles per hour when it hit, Cyclone Nargis devastated the area.
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"Silent Tsunami" of Soaring Food Prices is a Global Threat

"Silent Tsunami" of Soaring Food Prices is a Global Threat

04.22.08 posted by pondy 126 views no comments
From all corners of the world, angry protesters are calling for relief from soaring food prices. The UN says an extra 100 million people who previously did not require help could now not afford to buy food. Food prices have risen sharply of late, a result of the use of biofuels to combat climate change, higher demand from developing countries, natural disasters and higher fuel prices.
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Are Tibetans the New Jews?

Are Tibetans the New Jews?

03.26.08 posted by jason 179 views no comments
This article from the Jerusalem Post suggests that the experience of Jews and Tibetans are closely related. An interesting look at the historical experiences of both groups.
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Bush Says Saudi Oil Boost `Not Enough' to Ease Prices

Bush Says Saudi Oil Boost `Not Enough' to Ease Prices

05.17.08 posted by jason 83 views 1 comment
President George W. Bush said Saudi Arabia's decision to raise oil output 300,000 barrels a day is ``not enough'' to ease U.S. energy prices and that more domestic oil exploration and refining capacity are needed.Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, said that the country's daily output will rise to 9.45 million barrels a day in June.
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China 'Remains a Land of Torture and Repression'

China 'Remains a Land of Torture and Repression'

04.30.08 posted by pondy 102 views 9 comments
As China marks the 100 day countdown to the Olympics, Shao Jiang, an organizers of the pro-democracy protests in Tienanmen Square discusses the brutality that existed in China and still exists. Shao looks at the crackdown in 1989 and the recent one that took place in Tibet as signs that China has not changed its human rights policies over the last 19 years.
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Election official: Zimbabwe Runoff will be Delayed, Perhaps up to 1 Year

Election official: Zimbabwe Runoff will be Delayed, Perhaps up to 1 Year

05.11.08 posted by jason 91 views no comments
Zimbabwe's presidential runoff cannot take place in the time allotted by law, according to the head of the electoral commission. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has insisted the vote should be held within 21 days of the May 2 announcement of the results from the initial vote. However, Zimbabwean government officials have said the electoral commission has up to a year to hold the runoff.
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China: US Congress "seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people"

China: US Congress "seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people"

04.11.08 posted by jason 139 views 1 comment
A resolution in Congress sponsored by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and passed called on China to "end its crackdown on nonviolent Tibetan protesters" and put a stop to cultural, religious, economic and linguistic "repression." China was not pleased by this resolution and is letting the US know its opinion. A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said the resolution is anti-Chinese.
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US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq

US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq

04.30.08 posted by jason 103 views 3 comments
The killings of three U.S. soldiers in separate attacks in Baghdad pushed the American death toll for April up to 47, making it the deadliest month since September. In all, at least 4,059 members of the U.S. military have died since the Iraq war started in March 2003.
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U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar

U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar

05.09.08 posted by jason 90 views no comments
The United Nations appealed on Friday to its 192 member states to provide $187 million in aid to help 1.5 million victims of cyclone-ravaged Myanmar, despite the ruling military junta's delays in allowing relief in. Less than two hours after the launch of the appeal, initial pledges totaled around $77 million.
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76% Believe Oil is Running Out

76% Believe Oil is Running Out

04.21.08 posted by pondy 117 views 1 comment
According to a report, 76% believe oil is running out. Most believed the U.S. government is failing to prepare for a future when oil is scarce and even more expensive than the $117 per barrel record hit last week. Around the world, a majority of people believe in peak oil, the theory that says the supply of oil is about as abundant as it will ever be.
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