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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China Stands Firm on Tibet Torch Relay

China Stands Firm on Tibet Torch Relay

04.09.08 posted by pondy 88 views no comments
As San Fransisco prepares for protests as the Olympic Torch moves through its city, China has announced that it remains committed to bringing the torch to Tibet. China has vowed to "severely punish" all who try to obstruct the torch. A growing number of world leaders are now speaking out about China's need to a new policy route in Tibet, yet China has remained firm its in posture.
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British Journalist Rescued in Basra

British Journalist Rescued in Basra

04.14.08 posted by chab13 81 views no comments
Iraqi troops freed a kidnapped British journalist for CBS News on Monday after finding him hooded and bound in a house during a raid in a Shiite militia stronghold in Basra.
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Athletes fight to end violence in Darfur

Athletes fight to end violence in Darfur

06.02.08 posted by pondy 35 views 1 comment
Jack Todd of the Gazette in Montreal writes, "China's slogan for the Beijing Olympic games set to begin in a little more than two months is 'One World, One Dream.' 'One World, One Nightmare' might be more accurate.
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Official Days of Mourning for 134,000 Killed in Myanmar Cycle Begins

Official Days of Mourning for 134,000 Killed in Myanmar Cycle Begins

05.20.08 posted by pondy 46 views no comments
Myanmar started three days of mourning on Tuesday for the 134,000 dead and missing from Cyclone Nargis as diplomats pressed the reclusive generals to speed up aid to 2.4 million survivors. Junta supremo Than Shwe made his first public appearance since the tragedy and was seen touring a hard hit area.
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Japan Pledges to Double Aid to Africa

Japan Pledges to Double Aid to Africa

05.27.08 posted by jason 38 views no comments
With its regional competitor, China, becoming more and more engaged in African affairs, Japan upped the ante today with a new pledge of economic support for Africa. n particular, Japan will provide up to $4 billion in flexible, low-interest "soft loans" to Africa over the next five years for infrastructure projects, something Africa is very much in need of.
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Western scientists intrigued by photos from Iran's nuclear site

Western scientists intrigued by photos from Iran's nuclear site

04.29.08 posted by chab13 64 views no comments
It is a place of secrets that Iran loves to boast about, clouding the effort's real status and making Western analysts all the more eager for solid details and clues. Tehran insists that its nuclear plans are peaceful. But Washington and its allies see a looming threat.
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Karzai Escapes Attack in Kabul by Gunmen

Karzai Escapes Attack in Kabul by Gunmen

04.27.08 posted by chab13 66 views no comments
President Hamid Karzai survived an assassination attempt at a military parade in central Kabul on Sunday, when suspected Taliban insurgents fired mortars and bullets at the dignitaries assembled in the spectator stands.
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Blogflict: The Beijing Internet Police Make an Arrest

Blogflict: The Beijing Internet Police Make an Arrest

05.11.08 posted by jason 53 views no comments
The Beijing Internet Police have arrested a man named Tang who wrote in an Internet chat room that he wanted to grab the Olympic Torch. China monitors the Internet use and habits of its citizens. Its one thing to keep the country safe from violence, its another to silence dissident voices. Read the full story and share your thoughts at blogflict.
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Hamas Says Carter Giving them Legitimacy

Hamas Says Carter Giving them Legitimacy

04.17.08 posted by pondy 76 views no comments
Hamas officials said Wednesday that Jimmy Carter's meetings with leaders of the Palestinian militant group will boost its legitimacy despite criticism by Israel and the U.S. government of the former president's personal peace mission. Is the lesson here that violence pays? Carter should know better.
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China Announces Everest Torch Squad, Includes Tibetans

China Announces Everest Torch Squad, Includes Tibetans

05.06.08 posted by jason 57 views no comments
This news item hasn't been reported much by the western media, but perhaps it is a signal of China willingness to reach out to Tibetans. China announced today a 36-member squad, including 24 ethnic Tibetans and three women, which will carry the Olympic flame to the Mount Everest marking the high point of the torch relay.
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