UK 'must tighten arms controls'

" The government must do more to ensure arms exports are not being used against civilians in war zones, a joint report by four select committees says. The committees on arms export control welcomed Foreign...

Vancouver Olympics to feature US-style "free speech zones"

" Vancouver Olympics to feature US-style "free speech zones" Posted by Cory Doctorow, July 8, 2009 5:51 PM | permalink Craig sez, "Looks like Vancouver is getting free speech areas just like the RNC! Yipee! It's so nice of them to set...

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...

What not to wear to the polls on Election Day

"ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) -- Campaign paraphernalia is everywhere nowadays. People are sporting T-shirts, hats and pins touting their candidate of choice. But wearing your political allegiances can cause a problem at the polls. ...

Key Pakistani cities to have Iraq-like green zones

"Authorities in Pakistan are seriously considering setting up Iraq and Kabul-like green zones in the federal and provincial capitals to prevent terrorist attacks. Sources here say in another move to block money flowing to terrorist groups and organisations, the government is...

News: UN and US, more than one letter of difference?

"As the humanitarians proved to be effective in their Afghanistan and Iraq aid efforts, how far have they brought down the threshold for any country to take unilateral military action against the other? And even...

BCCI chief to have final say in selection matters

"The BCCI has decided to empower its president to have a final say in choosing the panel of selectors. It will no longer be mandatory for the BCCI President to accept the nominees put up by the respective zones at the Annual General Meeting."

US: Russian Patrols Violate Truce

The Kremlin is in violation of the "Truce Agreement" and although they have given up control of the main East/West highway they continue to occupy the seaport of Poti, having moved the majority of their tanks and men back to the disputed terrorities.  And have...

Russia accused of abusing truce

There is much dispute about this ceace fire agreement, I would love to see a copy of the said agreement its a shame its not been published anywhere. I see at present Russia is being accused of breaking the agreement by all and sundry would it not be strange if they are actual...

Airlines’ Cuts Making Cities No-Fly Zones

New Haven Conn., Wilmington, Del., Boulder City, Nevada...these are all cities that you might have to drive to rather than flying, after budget cuts forced the cancellation of flights to those cities and more....

Oxygen-starved ocean 'deserts' emerging

Underwater "deserts" are emerging in tropical oceans as the oxygen vanishes from seawater, warns a new study.

'Shabby' lab blamed for foot and mouth outbreak in the UK

An independent review of the laboratory at the source of last year's foot and mouth outbreak in the UK has concluded that the lab was 'shabby and dilapidated'. Also blamed for the outbreak of the disease is...

Sri Lanka army claims more gains

The Sri Lankan government is making headway in its operation against the Tamil Tigers (this group always sounds like a sports team to me)." ...

2010 Olympics has Whistler residents concerned !

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know it's funny, the 2010 Olympics, the Hype, the seemingly endless  amounts of  Olympic Committee money going to hire friends, family and assorted hanger...

E-tickets are coming

Breaking the speed limit and running red lights is far too pervasive in American cities.  If the ticket writing process is easier and more efficient, it may be possible to reduce the incidence of these common offenses.  Since many of our traffic deaths are...

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