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Putin to NATO: "Let's Be Friends"

04.04.08 posted by jason 93 views no comments
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged NATO to work towards compromise on disputes over enlargement, arms control and missile defense at a cordial farewell summit on Friday. He urged NATO to work with Russia and that going back to the days of the Cold War was not an option. This was the last NATO summit with Putin as President of Russia.

Violence Continues in Iraq

03.27.08 posted by jason 97 views no comments
Heavy fighting has continued for a third day between Shia militias and the Iraqi security forces in southern Iraq. There are reports of extensive exchanges of fire between the Iraqi army and militiamen in Basra and in the town of Hilla, just south of Baghdad.

UN Food Summit Seeks Answers to Global Food Crisis

06.03.08 posted by jason 51 views no comments
World powers must act quickly and boldly to control soaring food prices that threaten nearly 1 billion people with hunger and could trigger devastating social unrest across the globe, the United Nations said today. At a three-day emergency food summit, U.N. officials urged nations to eliminate trade barriers, expand research into biotechnology and boost production.

US Death Toll in Iraq Reaches 4,000

03.24.08 posted by jason 96 views no comments
This video from the AP is a stark reminder of the casualties in the Iraq War.

Zimbabwe Security Forces Ready to Act

04.01.08 posted by pondy 90 views no comments
Voters are anxious for results while security forces are poised to act in Zimbabwe if the opposition challenge to the country's election result. This report by CNN shows how dangerous the situation has become as we await news on the election results.

Pope Benedict Addresses the United Nations

04.18.08 posted by jason 75 views no comments
Pope Benedict XVI, using the stage provided by the United Nations, gently but forcefully warned on Friday against the perils of the modern world -- technology and science that violate "the order of creation," environmental degradation, the abuse of human rights and the unwillingness of many nations to embrace multilateralism.

Mugabe's Career Nears An End?

04.02.08 posted by jason 84 views no comments
Robert Mugabe has not been in public view for several days while pressure begins to mount for him to step aside. The election results are not yet fully known, but Mugabe's party has lost their hold on parliament and it seems the opposition has a large enough majority to take Presidency. What happens next is anyones guess.

Violence in Tibet

03.18.08 posted by jason 95 views no comments
interesting video....

Tibet monks protest againist Chinise rulers

03.18.08 posted by jason 91 views no comments
The conflict in Tibet continues to get worse as clashes between Monks and police increase.

Nancy Pelosi Meets with the Dalai Lama

03.22.08 posted by jason 88 views no comments
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi showed her support for the Dalai Lama this week by meeting with him in person, as China begins to crackdown on protesters in Tibet.

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