Somali Pirates Threaten Retaliation
The resistance put up by the American crew of the Maersk Alabama and the dramatic Easter Sunday rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, of...
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Calderon: U.S. Officials Involved in Drug Trade
A familiar accusation leveled at U.S. government officials came from a surprising source: Mexican President Felipe Calderon. “It is impossible to pass tons...
Read moreSomali Pirates : An Excuse to Ratify LOST?
Sooner or later it was bound to happen. Over the past several years, American ships and crews had evaded the rising tide of...
Read moreBlair Covets Permanent EU Presidency
Ex-prime minister Tony Blair is seen as the front-runner for a permanent EU presidency post, when and if the job is actually implemented....
Read moreNorth Korean Missile Launch Creates Crisis
As expected, North Korea launched its Taepodong-2 long-range rocket on April 5, a move President Obama called "provocative" and "clear violation" of a...
Read moreArab & South American Countries Hold Summit
Leaders of the 22-member Arab League and 12 South American countries met last week and agreed to an 11-point declaration on everything from...
Read moreEuro-Socialists to Obama: Cool It on Spending
How can you tell if a president is asking to spend too much money? (No, it’s not when his lips are moving, wise...
Read moreU.S. Journalists Face Trial in North Korea
Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two U.S. journalists detained by North Korea on March 17, will be tried for "illegal entry and...
Read moreNorth Korea Prepares to Launch Missile
Quoting from a senior U.S. military official, CNN has reported that North Korea has begun fueling its long-range missile. Such knowledge is readily...
Read moreAmerica to Blame for Mexico’s Problems?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Mexico last week to meet with various Mexican officials including President Felipe Calderón and Foreign Minister...
Read moreTibet Marks 50th Anniversary of Lhasa Uprising
With an average elevation of 16,000 feet, Tibet has been called "the Roof of the World." But the view was unpleasant for Tibetans...
Read moreNo Free Speech Allowed for Geert Wilders
A few months ago, the British government denied entry to Geert Wilders, the Dutch parliamentarian, who was scheduled to show his 15-minute film...
Read moreClinton Visits Mexico to Discuss Drugs, Other Issues
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Mexico on March 25 for a two-day visit that will include stops in Mexico City...
Read moreChina Calls for a Global Currency
China is calling for a new global reserve currency to replace the dollar. According to an AP report, the governor of China’s central...
Read moreNorth Korea Adamant on Missile Launch
On March 24, the North Korean government warned the UN, the United States, and Japan against issuing sanctions in retaliation for its planned...
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