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Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

11.14.08 posted by pondy 26 views no comments image
Tensions between Hamas, the radical Palestinian rulers of Gaza, and Israel increased markedly on Friday after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets into southern Israel, sending 18 Israelis to the hospital with shock and mild injuries.
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U.S. and Poland sign missile defense deal

U.S. and Poland sign missile defense deal

08.21.08 posted by pondy 49 views no comments image
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed a missile defense deal with Poland on Wednesday and predicted that future presidents would not undo the controversial program. Speaking to reporters, Rice said that though legally the pact could be voided by a future White House, it has a rationale and diplomatic momentum that make that unlikely.
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The History and Future of Suicide Terrorism

08.07.08 posted by okami 63 views 1 comment news article
Michael Horowitz analyzes the past and present nature of suicide terrorism, and shows that the phenomenon can be understood. . .
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China To Open Museum on Tibet, Will Not Reference Dalai Lama

China To Open Museum on Tibet, Will Not Reference Dalai Lama

04.19.08 posted by jason 262 views 6 comments image
China is soon to open a museum dedicated to Tibet, at least to its version of Tibet. Inside, curators will display antiquities, dynastic records and reproductions to demonstrate China's dominion over Tibet as far back as the 13th century. One subject of note that is missing from the museum - the Dalai Lama, as China does not "recognize him as part of Tibet anymore"
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Russia and China Send Message to the US During Leadership Meeting

Russia and China Send Message to the US During Leadership Meeting

05.24.08 posted by pondy 185 views 1 comment image
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said his country and China will work together to shape global security even if other powers don't approve of it. ``I will say frankly that not everyone likes the strategic cooperation between our two nations but we understand that it's in the interests of our people and we'll strengthen it whether others like it or not,'' he told students at Beijing University today.
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China's Tall Tale on Tibet

China's Tall Tale on Tibet

05.01.08 posted by pondy 209 views 20 comments image
As a triumphal symbol of its rule over Tibet, China is taking the Olympic torch through the "Roof of the World" to Mt Everest. The blunt fact is Tibet was part of China was under the Mongol Yuan dynasty, from 1279 to 1368, and the Manchu Qing dynasty, from 1644 to 1912, and thats all. Yet, revisionist history under communist rule has helped indoctrinate Chinese to think otherwise.
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President Bush is 'unlikely' to visit Republican Convention on Monday

President Bush is 'unlikely' to visit Republican Convention on Monday

08.31.08 posted by pondy 37 views no comments image
Deputy White House Press Secretary Scott Stanzel sent out an e-mail with the possible change in plans: "Due to Hurricane Gustav, President Bush is unlikely to travel to Minnesota for the convention. The White House is working on alternate plans, and we'll provide more information as we have it."
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China to Meet with Envoy of Dalai Lama

China to Meet with Envoy of Dalai Lama

04.25.08 posted by jason 232 views 11 comments image
China, in an abrupt shift, announced that it will meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader Beijing had accused of masterminding deadly anti-government protests in Tibet. China has faced repeated international calls, including from President Bush and the European Union, to open talks with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader .
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Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

05.07.08 posted by jason 214 views no comments image
Gangs of ruling party youths beat to death 11 opposition activists in a single remote Zimbabwean town Monday, setting a gruesome new standard for the post-election violence surging through that nation, according to opposition party officials. The violence was intended to weaken opposition resolve ahead of a possible runoff election.
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US and Russian warships line up in dispute over Georgia

US and Russian warships line up in dispute over Georgia

08.27.08 posted by pondy 40 views no comments image
US and Russian warships took up positions in the Black Sea today in a risky war of nerves on opposing sides of the Georgia conflict. With the Russians effectively controlling Georgia's main naval base of Poti, Moscow also dispatched the Moskva missile cruiser and two smaller craft on "peacekeeping" duties at the port of Sukhumi on the coast of Abkhazia.
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Obama to Announce His VP Candidate through Text Msg & Email

Obama to Announce His VP Candidate through Text Msg & Email

08.10.08 posted by pondy 57 views no comments image
FROM OBAMA WEBSITE: "Barack is about to choose a running mate, and he wants you to know first. You have helped build this movement from the bottom up, and Barack wants you to be part of this important moment. Sign up today and we'll send you an email announcing Barack's running mate. You can also text VP to 62262 to receive a text message on your mobile phone."
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