Clinton, in Pakistan, Confronts Rising Hostility

Hillary Clinton arrived in Islamabad today. She promises 'a new page in relations' and several civilian investment deals. According to reports in the local media, in her interview she focussed mainly on a desire to...

No Obamamania in Russia?

Barack Obama's visits at home and abroad have garnered adoring crowds and cheers during his visits. But in Russia, there was no cheering crowds, but just some smiles and waves, perhaps the reflection of...

News 2.0: The Future of News in an Age of Social Media

About a year ago I was interviewed by Ira Basen for an article he was working on for Walrus magazine.  The magazine nixed the article due to internal issues but Ira stated that he would find another avenue to...

Will Rockefeller succeed in shutting down US Internet access with

"Rockefeller .......wants the US Government to shut down your access to the Internet!Senate bills No. 773 and 778, introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who declared last month that the Government would all be...

Buner: Major military offensive launched against Taliban

After success in Dir, a major military offensive has been launched against Taliban in Buner. FC (Frontier Constabulary) and Pakistan Army are taking part in this operation with air support being provided by PAF...

A new dawn for US-Latin American relations

"When later on today Barack Obama is sworn in, a new era of hope will be starting for relations between the two giants of the Americas. Kepa ArtarazIt is difficult to feel sorry for George W. Bush. He leaves the White House with the lowest approval ratings of any president in...

New gigantic US embassy opens in Baghdad

While George Bush’s Iraqi mission ended with shoe flinging, Obama’s record in Iraq started on a good note with the opening of a brand new American embassy in Baghdad. High-ranked US officials and Iraqi...

Sino-Pak accord to boost military cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Monday signed an agreement formilitary cooperation as a landmark to take existing bilateral militaryties to new heights. The signing ceremony took place in Beijing between Chairman JointChiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Tariq Majid...

Hamas Leadership Dispenses Terror That Cuts Two Ways :: MAXINE

"Hamas Leadership Dispenses Terror That Cuts Two WaysThe biggest tell on a government and its attitude toward its people in a crisis situation is how it responds to the protection and care of the citizenry.Hamas...

New Era Dawns in Lebanon-Syria Ties

The unexpected meeting between Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Lebanese Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun has prompted enthusiasm all over. However, it is too early to predict whether the meeting...

More focus on women issues stressed

"The need to intensify the coverage on women issues in the state has been strongly felt during the observance of National Press Day here under the theme ‘Women & Media’ jointly organised by the Kohima...

China slams upcoming Sarkozy-Dalai Lama meeting

Angered by a planned meeting between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and the Dalai Lama, China is suggesting "bilateral relations could face a new setback if it goes ahead." "BEIJING (AP) - China on Friday...

Al-Qaeda's 'mild' message to Obama

"Al-Qaeda's 'mild' message to Obama By Frank Gardner ...

New food safety chief appointed at Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods, the original source of the deadly listeriosis outbreak this summer in Canada, has appointed a new safety officer to oversee food safety and quality programs for the company. The Maple Leaf...

Pakistan says next US leader must stop attacks

Pakistan's prime minister today said that whoever is elected as the new US president later today must stop the attacks and cross-border raids into sovereign Pakistani territory. The comments signal that the new leadership in Pakistan is set to try to forge a very different...

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