Archive for February 1st, 2008
Peace in Kenya?
Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kenya
A four-point plan proposed by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been agreed to by opposing sides in the Kenyan crisis.  It is unknown at this time if the pact will be enough to end hostilities that have torn this country apart. Leaders on all sides of the violence in Kenya have been calling […]
Read More..>>Microsoft Bids $44.6B for Yahoo
Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under media, technology
The world of media and online information continues to evolve. Now, Microsoft is seeking an expanded role in that universe with news coming this morning of a bid to acquire Yahoo.
According to CNN, “Software giant Microsoft said Friday it had made an unsolicited offer to buy Internet search engine operator Yahoo with a cash […]
Top Al Qaeda Commander Killed
Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under terrorism
For U.S.-led forces hunting down member of Al Qaeda, news of Abu Laith al Libi’s death was a large victory. The Al Qaeda commander was responsible for training Al Qaeda members in Afghanistan was killed in Pakistan.  While his death has yet to be confirmed by forensic evidence, militant Islamic websites were already called […]
Read More..>>‘Demonic’ Militants Sent Women to Bomb Markets in Iraq, 73 Killed
Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under Iraq, war
Baghdad can still be a dangerous place. Today, a stark reminder of that was served when two mentally disabled women were strapped with explosives Friday and sent into busy Baghdad markets, where they were blown up by remote control. The death toll is at least 73, with over 100 wounded.
The first struck at a popular […]