End of ceasefire 'imminent' as more rockets fired from Gaza

The cease-fire in Gaza appears to be all but over as more rocket attacks have been launched into Israel. It wasn't even able to last mroe than a week." Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired two mortar shells into southern Israel today, as the week-long ceasefire deal...

Lest we die of hunger

Today I met Julia and she told me about her CJ site about Kenya.  Here is a sample of the work."Accordingto the Holy Book, Jesus Christ fed thousands with five loaves of breadand two fish. Long before that, is an account chronicling the receptionby the Jewish people of...

Just Say it: "Kyoto's a Crock"

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorOne thing that is true about all the Kyoto Bandwaggonry, is that opposition politicians and politicians in power, who had the power to implement Kyoto, did nothing. ...

China denies 'link' to Greek doping scandal

" CHINA said yesterday Greek media reports blaming the "positive" doping test results of that nation's weightlifting team on a Shanghai-based drug maker were wrong. "The Chinese side paid great attention to the issue, and according to our initial investigation, the facts...

Open Skies agreement begins

"Cheaper air tickets and more airline choice could be on the horizon as the Open Skies pact between the EU and the US comes into effect today.After more than four years of often tense negotiations, hopes are high that the new open skies agreement will usher in a new...

Kenya MPs urged to back agreement

MPs are being pushed to accept a law that would share power between president Mwai Kibaki and make opposition party leader Raila Odinga Prime Minister in a power-sharing deal."Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki has urged...

Canada: Prime Minister "Kyoto a Mistake"

Prime Minister Harper, pretty much stated what most dare not say at the Commonwealth Summit.   Either everyone get on board or Kyoto will not work period.  All of one, but not quite one for all. Some...

Cuba Seeks Migration Accord With Mexico

Mexico & Cuba are ready to play nice! Seems that Mexico's Calderon wants to be sure that just because there are Cubans, Mexico is not Cuba! Funny when the shoe is on the other foot..."A sharp increase in the number of Cubans crossing into the U.S. via Mexico requires a...

Environmental World: Green lawsuits on the rise

Lawsuits by Environmental Organizations and Private Citizens around the world are taking Governments to task to implement Government Laws already on the Law Books against Polluters.  Environmentalists win some...

Led Zeppelin confirm reunion gig

"Rock group Led Zeppelin are to reform for a tribute concert to the co-founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun. Singer RobertPlant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones, will reunite for the one-off...

Sweden, Brazil sign biofuels deal during Lula visit

"Sweden, Brazil sign biofuels deal during Lula visit 3 hours ago STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Sweden agreed Tuesday to abolish a tax on ethanol, which it currently purchases from Brazil, under a biofuels accord signed here...

Dirty Secret: Green Cars

"Buying these environmentally friendly cars often depends on where you live. Honda Accord The 2008 Honda Accord is an all-new redesign of the familiar favorite, but for most consumers the ultra-green version is not...

Rising criticism threatens India, U.S. nuclear accord

"NEW DELHI — The United States gave India nearly everything it wanted in a landmark nuclear-energy deal, but that may not be enough for a vocal chorus of Indian critics. A wave of opposition has left India's...

New Honda Accord Diesel Gets Nearly 63 Miles Per Gallon

"Fuel-economy mavens take note. Honda recently showed off an alternative to hybrid cars at a Sacramento car show: a diesel-powered Accord that is scheduled to hit the American market in 2010. Unlike a hybrid, the diesel promises more power, but it still gets a whopping 62.8 mpg."

Iraqi tribes reach security accord

"TAJI, Iraq — U.S. forces have brokered an agreement between Sunni and Shi'ite tribal leaders to join forces against al Qaeda and other extremists, extending a policy that has transformed the security situation in western Anbar province to this area north of the...

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