Archive for February, 2008
Suicide Blast Kills Pakistan Army General
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Pakistan
Pakistan’s top military medical officer and 3 others were killed by a suicide bomber on Monday. After a lull in violence in the area, including the Feb. 18th election that was mostly peaceful, this is a new indication that there is turbulence ahead for Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Pervez Musharraf once again rejected calls for him to step […]
He’s Back: Ralph Nader Enters Presidential Race
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Elections
The last time he ran for President, in 2004, he got under 500,00o votes, meaning out of the entire country, about the population of 1 US congressional district voted for him. So why does anyone care about today’s announcement by Ralph Nader that he is running for President? In 2000, he ran well […]
Read More..>>Raul Castro to Become President of Cuba Today
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Cuba
The last time Cuba had a new leader, Dwight Eisenhower was President, Barack Obama wasn’t even born yet, and the US had just committed its first soilders into a remote place in South East Asia called Vietnam.
But today, Cuba’s National Assembly will gather to select its next leader. There isn’t much suspense about the […]
Serbia Blames US for Violence in Belgrade
Posted on February 23, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
Don’t blame us, blame the US.
That’s the word today from Serbia’s Kosovo Minister Slobodan Samardzic, who identified the US as the “main culprit” for the violence that took place at the embassy on Thursday. He also announced that Serbia was rounding up suspects and investigating those who attacked the US embassy in a brazen move […]
US Embassy in Belgrade Evacuated of Non-Essential Personnel
Posted on February 22, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
The US Ambassador in Belgrade is staying put, for now, but all nonessential personnel have been evacuated following the embassy attack that took place on Thursday.
The US also issued a stern warning to Serbia, reminding the country that they are responsible for the safety of the embassy representatives.
Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas […]
Russia Considering Military Force on Kosovo
Posted on February 22, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
There is no doubt that the international debate surrounding Kosovo’s independence did not end when the nation was recognized by the US and many European powers. Instead, the rhetoric is now being ratcheted up to a new level.
Russia is not pleased and has issued a warning to the EU and NATO not to breach the […]
US Embassy in Belgrade Under Attack
Posted on February 21, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
Serb protesters attacked the US embassy in Belgrade, after a day of protests which are now turning violent.
Chanting ‘Kosovo is Serbia,” the crowds vowed to never accept the province’s independence.
According to the NY Times: “Television footage showed rioters attacking the fence outside the Embassy and setting some buildings on fire. Masked attackers climbed over a […]
Musharraf Wants Swiss to Probe Zardari
Posted on February 21, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Pakistan
Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf has his back against the wall and is looking for some way, anyway to remain in power. After his party was trounced in the election on February 18th, there are few options for Musharraf to consider. Here’s one - ask a foreign nation to revisit 10-year old corruption […]
Read More..>>Obama Wins 10 in a Row
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Obama
“Houston, I think we achieved liftoff here,†Mr. Obama told a crowd of 20,000 people in Texas as he celebrated his double digit win in Wisconsin.
With Wisconsin and Hawaii sealed for Barack Obama he has now won an impressive 10 states in a row since Super Tuesday.
This sets up the March 4th primaries in […]
Fidel Castro Resigns as Cuba’s President
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Cuba, conflict
Fidel Castro, the leader of Cuba for the last 50 years, has resigned from office. In recent years Castro has been out of the public eye, battling an illness. The last 10 US Presidents have had to contend with him during and after the Cold War.
“I will not aspire to neither will I […]