Pentagon used secret authority to strike Qaeda: report

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Since 2004, the Pentagon has used broad, secret authority to carry out about 12 attacks against al Qaeda and other militants in Syria, Pakistan and elsewhere, The New York Times reported on its Web site on Sunday. Quoting what it said were more...

US 'in secret overseas strikes'

US 'in secret overseas strikes' The US has carried out attacks in Pakistan in recent months The US has carried out nearly a dozen anti-terror...

Gallup Poll: Bush Job Approval at 25%, His Lowest Yet

After supporting the Main Street Fleece/Wall Street Bailout bill, Bush drops even lower in the polls; he's just 3 points away from reaching the all time-worst approval rating for a US president, ever. It's quite possible he'll make "worst ever" before January 20, 2009, when...

Wall Street Gets Rescue, But What About Stocks?

" Stocks may get a short-term boost from today's approval of a $700 billion financial rescue package, but the longer-term outlook is far less certain. CNBC.com Bailout Decision With continued weakness in the economy and still-tight credit, market...

Bush cancels civilian nuclear deal with Russia

Constantly defying US dikat on Georgia issue has come costly for Russia. US has cancelled civilian nuclear deal with Russia. The suspension of the deal will create problem for Bush administration. US has entered into similar kind of deal with India. The Russian deal...

Instant Approval Credit Cards: How do They Work ?

" Although I DON'T recommend applying for numerous credit cards for no reason, if you are still in the market for credit cards, you can understand the process by reading this article.Everything moves faster in today’s world. Credit card companies recognize that...

Bishop gives vicar his blessing for gay 'wedding' to his gardener

" A retired vicar has 'married' his former gardener in a civil partnership ceremony after receiving the blessing of his bishop. The Reverend Canon Rodney Bomford, 65, and Paddy O'Neil invited friends and family to the celebration at the home they share. The couple were...

T-Mobile USA Spends $150 Million, Buys NextWave Spectrum

T-Mobile is certainly late to the 3G game here in the US, but they aren't letting that stand in their way. Lucky New Yorkers have had 3G access beginning earlier this year, with T-Mobile reporting that they anticipate 3G rollout to the remaining top 25 markets by year's...

Wikipedia Tries Approval System to Reduce Vandalism on Pages

Wikipedia is considering a basic change to its editing philosophy to cut down on vandalism. In the process, the online encyclopedia anyone can edit would add a layer of hierarchy and eliminate some of the spontaneity that has made the site, at times, an informal source of...