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Baluch hail Bangladesh victory against war criminals

Baluch share with the liberated people of Bangladesh the political tragedy inflicted on them and their land by the Pakistan military. One Indian politician and stateswoman played a key role in helping the Bengalis,...

Cancer treated as a Fungus may be curable

The figures are fantastic. Some eight million people die every year from cancer worldwide, more than half a million in the United States alone. The global number is predicted to rise to twelve million by 2030. Cancer is the biggest cause of death for people under 85 and in...

Australian PM warns Copenhagen talks face 'failure'

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned on Monday that troubled global climate talks were at risk of "failure" and urged world leaders to adopt a more flexible approach. Rudd, who is due to arrive at the summit on Wednesday, said key polluters like China and India had...

Sufganiyot

You may not be familiar with the term, but this translates into jelly-filled doughnuts, a hannukkah treat that is enough to produce such sayings as “lip smacking good.” While the Kemp Mill hosts a Khosher Pastry...

White House condemns Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill

The White House finally weighs in to condemn Uganda's anti-gay bill. President Obama strongly opposes Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 according to the Advocate. The White House statement comes on the heels...

The Lakers "Ko P. LA-Ron Dynasty," Ride a 9-Game Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a 9-game win streak since Pau Gasol has returned to the starting line-up. The Lakers 5-star players were given the signature nickname The "Ko P. LA-Ron Dynasty" by the National...

Now We're Talking! Glass-Steagall

" I can't believe this is coming from five Democrats: "Five House Democrats will call this week for a return to a Depression-era law that separated Wall Street investment banking from Main Street commercial banking. If adopted, the measure would give banks one year to choose...

Philadelphia Becomes the 2nd US City to Proclaim June as NBHHCM

The City of Philadelphia Proclaims June 2010 as NBHHCM. Philly is the first NBA team city to Proclaim the hoops and hip-hop culture fusion (The "Dunkadelic-Era"). Allen Iverson makes his season debut for the...

Who Is Responsible for the Anarchy in Afghanistan?

This is a message from the Taliban in response to President Obama's announced escalation of military involvement in Afghanistan. The message is presented in its entirety and speaks for itself, without the benefit of political punditry from the news media. Propaganda? You...

Pakistan is an artificial political entity, says US scholar

Washington has been a partner in crime with Islamabad when it came to denying the Baluch people their birth rights. But things are changing fast since 911 attacks when the US realized Pakistan establishment may...

Georgians encounter Extraterrestrials in State Park camping trip

The following alien encounter was reported to have occurred on 20 August 2009 at Unicoi State Park, Georgia in the United States. A husband and wife had gone camping on Saturday and on Sunday 4: 00 am in the morning when the wife woke up to go to the restroom. (There was a...

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DC opts for sweetness during recession

Although the economic struggles of the last year required workforce and inventory cuts for many American businesses, not all news is negative. Washington cupcake shops are experiencing great support from the...

Nelson to offer Abortion Amendment on Senate Health Care

Democratic Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska announced that he would offer an amendment to the Senate health care plan that would ban public funds from paying for abortions Nelson says he will not vote for the...

American female unfurls Baluch independence flag

A historic first-ever Baluchistan International Conference in the US capital called for setting up of an independent Baluchuistan in soutwhest Asia, comprising the occupied Baluch territories in Iran and Pakistan....

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