Come Fly With Me, Flights Begin Between China and Taiwan

Come Fly With Me, Flights Begin Between China and Taiwan

07.04.08 posted by runner 8 views no comments image
The first regularly scheduled flight between China and Taiwan departed yesterday amid much fanfare. This is another positive step for the two nations that have been in discord for decades. The first flight, a China Southern Airlines plane carrying 230 passengers, touched down at Taoyuan International Airport in northern Taiwan, and fire trucks shot water at it in a welcome gesture.
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Mugabe Planning New Wave of Violence

Mugabe Planning New Wave of Violence

07.04.08 posted by jason 6 views no comments image
The election is over (for now), but the violence in Zimbabwe is far from complete. Robert Mugabe and his party plan to regain control of Parliament by violence and trumped-up charges, leaked meeting minutes indicate. According to a British newspaper, Mugabe is planning to drive opposition lawmakers from office by all means necessary.
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Trust

Trust

07.03.08 posted by jason 84 views no comments image
Great image of a US soldier and an Iraqi boy.

Mugabe Tells African Neighbors Not to Provoke His Gov't

Mugabe Tells African Neighbors Not to Provoke His Gov't

07.04.08 posted by runner 12 views no comments image
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe made clear he is ready to fight his neighboring countries if they try to remove him from power or try to amend the government of his nation. "We don't intend to fight any neighbors. We are a peaceful country, but if there is a country, a neighboring country that is itching for a fight, ah, then let them try it."
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Zimbabwe Polling Area

Zimbabwe Polling Area

06.24.08 posted by jason 3357 views no comments image
This political satire cartoon from the Washington Post says it all on the crisis in Zimbabwe.

U.S. 'preparing the battlefield' in Iran, Journalist Claims

U.S. 'preparing the battlefield' in Iran, Journalist Claims

06.29.08 posted by pondy 805 views 1 comment image
The Bush administration has launched a "significant escalation" of covert operations in Iran, sending U.S. commandos to spy on the country's nuclear facilities and undermine the Islamic republic's government, journalist Seymour Hersh writes in an new article for The New Yorker. Hersh told CNN that Congress has authorized up to $400 million to fund the secret campaign.
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80-Year Old Zimbabwean Beaten Over Vote

80-Year Old Zimbabwean Beaten Over Vote

06.28.08 posted by pondy 1266 views 1 comment image
From the NY Times, "Ozingai, an 80-year-old Zimbabwean, said he had been beaten with chains by 10 soldiers because he has a son who is active in the Movement for Democratic Change, the country's main opposition party. He is recuperating at a hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital."

The New Space Race, For Energy?

The New Space Race, For Energy?

07.03.08 posted by runner 68 views no comments image
Could the need for cheap efficient energy spark a new space race? On the Moon there is abundant quantities of Helium-3, while on earth the substance is hard to find. Scientists estimate is enough on moon to power the world for thousands of years. This could explain China's recent interest in mapping the Lunar surface and developing a missions to the Moon.
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China Calls on U.S. to Act to Protect Economic Stability

China Calls on U.S. to Act to Protect Economic Stability

06.30.08 posted by pondy 195 views 1 comment image
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday, called on the United States to take measures to stabilize its currency and prevent further slowdown of the global economy. Wen highlighted unstable factors in the world economy, stressing they were challenges for both developing and the developed countries.
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Relationship Between Energy Costs & Potential War with Iran

06.28.08 posted by pondy 470 views no comments video
Discussion by Ron Paul in the House of Representatives about the relationship between the cost of oil and threat of war with Iran, highlighting the irresponsible foreign policy that threatens to escalate the problem.

Jerusalem Bulldozer 'Terrorist' Kills 3 in Rampage

Jerusalem Bulldozer 'Terrorist' Kills 3 in Rampage

07.02.08 posted by pondy 65 views no comments image
Israeli authorities say a "terrorist" rammed a bulldozer into a bus and several other vehicles in Jerusalem Wednesday, killing at least three people and injuring at least 30 others. he rampage in western Jerusalem lasted about five minutes before a police officer climbed up the side of the swerving bulldozer and fatally shot the driver -- a Palestinian from East Jerusalem.
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