Ireland's new foreign project: Timor-Leste

"Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern named Timor-Leste as a test case for a new Conflict Resolution Unit in his department. The plan is to assist the tiny Asian nation to make the transition to a functioning democracy. But as RTÉ journalist Anne-Marie Green...

Maliki orders security forces to crush foes

News from Iraq:"BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki told his security forces on Tuesday to show no mercy toward insurgents in a security crackdown in Baghdad. Iraqiya state television showed Maliki, a Shi'ite Islamist leader, talking to an Iraqi soldier...

Saddam Accepted Bush's Ultimatum, To Prevent The Invasion

Saddam yielded to all demands to reach peaceful resolution, but the Bush administration did not respond to his offer.

Revealed: My 3 Dirt-Cheap Money Stocks

"Dirt Cheap Money Stock #1: First Data If you own a credit card or debit card or have ever wired money to a family member or friend, you've probably done business with this industry giant. First Data [NYSE: FDC] is everywhere. The company's about to spin off powerhouse...

NHRA shifts gears, opts for NASCAR-style playoffs for four divisions (USA Today)

" Posted 8/30/2006 9:49 PM ET E-mail | Save | Print | By A.J. Perez, USA TODAY NHRA is sloughing off its current championship format and shifting toward a playoff system for its four professional divisions in 2007, series officials announced Wednesday. The NHRA Powerade...

troops waiting for the order

This photograph was taken late on March 19, 2003. The invasion began during the early hours of March 20, 2003. Within one hour of this happening, their Commander-in-Chief in Washington announced that he had given the order.