Iranian VP calls for Israel's destruction

And the beat goes on. and the world yawns at Iranian statements. But Oh if it was said about any other country the UN would be calling a security council meeting. "Esfandyar Rahim Mashaei, who caused a stir...

Two 'serial blasts' suspects arrested in Chennai today

"The Chennai Police today arrested two suspected terrorists believed to be involved in serial bombings in Bangalore and Ahmedabad during the weekend. The suspects, Qazi Rahim, 31, and K Abdul Kader, 27, were named...

Top Taliban militant surrenders to Pakistan

"The most senior militant in the war-torn Helmand province of Afghanistan has surrendered to authorities in Pakistan, the Ministry of Defence said last night.Mullah Rahim, a senior Afghan Taliban commander, feared...

Political satire: Pakistan prime ministerial candidate denies he is Christian

"Political satire: Pakistan prime ministerial candidate denies he is Christian "From Barack Obama's website: "Obama Has Never Been A Muslim, And Is a Committed Christian."Obama on the importance of Christ in his life: "I submitted myself to His will, and dedicated myself...

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten US

"Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said they would not bow to pressure and threatened to ''punch'' the US, in their first response to Washington's plan to list them as a terrorist organization, newspapers reported...

Snakes on a Plane: Nonfiction Version

Okay, so no Samuel L. Jackson, but lots and lots of snakes... "Customs officers at Cairo's airport have detained a man bound for Saudi Arabia who was trying to smuggle 700 live snakes on a plane, airport...

Bangladesh Slam India in World Cup Cricket Match

I was introduced to cricket during the Ashes tests (England vs. Australia), shown live. Unfortunately, I was living in England at the time. My flatmates yanked me out of bed at three in the morning, placed a beer in my hand and explained cricket to me. I remember some of...

U.S. jails man once tortured by Taliban (AP)

" By MICHAEL J. SNIFFEN, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 53 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Abdul Rahim insists he's an apolitical student who fled a strict father. But he's fallen into a black hole in the war on terror in which first the Taliban and then the United States...

Canadian Politician Turfed Over His Blog?

Company blogs. Many workplaces now require their employees to blog, to create an open and transparent working environment. But is this too much? Should some company matters stay behind close doors?"Ontario MP...

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