Inside the Capture of Karadzic

Inside the Capture of Karadzic

07.22.08 posted by pondy 7 views no comments image
Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian Serb leader under indictment for war crimes, spent years disguised behind a flowing white beard and long hair, living and working in Belgrade as a practitioner of alternative medicine, and "freely walking in the city," the Serbian authorities said Tuesday. Wanting to join the EU, efforts of late were stepped up to find and capture the former strongman.
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Bomb at Danish Embassy in Pakistan Kills Six People

Bomb at Danish Embassy in Pakistan Kills Six People

06.02.08 posted by jason 36 views no comments image
A car bomb outside Denmark's embassy in Pakistan killed six people, less than two months after al-Qaeda's deputy leader called for attacks on the Danish to ``cause damage to Denmark in order to show support for our prophet.'' This is a clear sign that al-Qaeda still has a global network capable of carrying out attacks.
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76% Believe Oil is Running Out

76% Believe Oil is Running Out

04.21.08 posted by pondy 123 views 1 comment image
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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As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

05.03.08 posted by jason 91 views 3 comments image
The Chinese government is set to meet this weekend with an envoy to the Dalai Lama. Ahead of that meeting, the state run Tibet Daily claimed the "patriotic people of Tibet strongly condemn and vehemently denounce the litany of crimes committed by the 14th Dalai Lama and his followers." This comes as the Olympic torch arrived in the 'Asian Las Vegas' city of Macau.
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Where Do The Presidential Really Stand On Key Issues.

04.12.08 posted by ghostdog 143 views 1 comment news article
We know more about the presidential candidates pastors, passports and personal lives than we know about here they really stand on issues like immigration, social security, and tax reform. Can they really keep their campaign promises?
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Japan Pledges to Double Aid to Africa

Japan Pledges to Double Aid to Africa

05.27.08 posted by jason 43 views no comments image
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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US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq

US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq

04.30.08 posted by jason 96 views 3 comments image
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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Death Toll in China Earthquake Expected to Top 50,000

Death Toll in China Earthquake Expected to Top 50,000

05.15.08 posted by jason 66 views 1 comment image
Time was running out Thursday to save survivors of China's massive earthquake which has left more than 50,000 people lying dead or buried under rubble in its stricken southwest. Experts said the search-and-rescue operation was entering its most crucial phase yet four days after the 7.9-magnitude quake struck, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
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Aftershocks Hit China

Aftershocks Hit China

05.16.08 posted by pondy 65 views no comments image
A strong aftershock hit already devastated southwestern China Friday, triggering landslides, blocking roads, knocking out phone lines and burying vehicles. Following an earthquake of such high magnitude, aftershocks are not uncommon. China also reported that 4.8 million people are homeless after their homes were destroyed by the quake.
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ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

05.02.08 posted by jason 93 views no comments image
A runoff will take place in Zimbabwe's controversial presidential election after officials said the main opposition leader won 47.9 percent of votes, compared to 43.2 for President Robert Mugabe.Since neither Morgan Tsvangirai nor Mugabe received 50 percent plus one vote, a runoff election is required by law.
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When cyclone hit Myanmar delta, villagers found no refuge

When cyclone hit Myanmar delta, villagers found no refuge

06.05.08 posted by chab13 32 views no comments image
When Cyclone Nargis came ashore here in all its fury, it was the water buffaloes that first began running helter-skelter through the muddy rice fields. The people followed.
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