Israel approves 900 settler homes

These people do not want peace, each time before a meeting something like this happens. The Jews are just as bad as the Arabs.  " Planning applications for 900 new housing units at a Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem have been approved by the Israeli interior...

US judge approves new defence lawyers over Aafia’s objections

NEW YORK – Over her vociferous objections, a US judge on Wednesday cleared the way for a new team of lawyers to defend Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuro-scientist, who is accused of trying to kill US officials in Afghanistan last year. The lawyers, hired by the govt of...

Estonia Approves Voting via Mobile Phone

This seems like a good idea...I think? "The Estonian parliament (pictured) has just approved a bill to let Estonian citizens vote via their mobile phone. This makes the country the first country in the world to do so, and comes about 20 months after Estonia held its first...

U.S. House approves $15B auto industry bailout

That's right, the taxpayer "investment binge" continues as the House of Representatives moves the issue on to the Senate for discussion and a vote. When will this insanity end? In 2007, GM and Toyota sold about...

Is It A Crime To Give A Child Marijuana To Control Violent Outbursts?

Is It A Crime To Give A Child Marijuana To Control Violent Outbursts?Debbie Jeffries shows Correspondent Harold Dow the bag of marijuana she keeps in her freezer. (CBS) .hideit {display:none} (CBS) Debbie Jeffries of Rocklin, Calif., and her mother,...

Metrolink Approves Millions For Safety

Unbelievable.  Finally after 25 people are killed, Metrolink approve use of technology that was used back in the 1940's!!  What an absolute joke!"October 26, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports Metorlink who is facing probable legal suits for wrongful death...

China approves land reforms to reduce rural-urban income gap

" The Chinese Communist Party has approved an economic reform plan that would allow farmers to trade and mortgage their land rights. The package was approved on Sunday at the party's annual conference...

The People's Hedge Fund up and running

"StrategeryCapital Management LLC The people's hedge fund About Strategery Strategery is a unique hedge fund. It is the largest in the world, with expected initial capital of $700 billion. It has a free and unlimited credit line should it need more. It has no fixed mandate,...

US Approves 25, F-35 Stealth Aircraft to Israel

"US approves 25 F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to Israel The Pentagon has approved the $15.2 billion sale of 25 F-35 stealth Strike Fighters to Israel with an option for another 50, saying assisting Israel develop a strong and ready self-defense capability is vital to US...

House Approves Bailout For Financial Markets

" The House approved a revised $700 billion financial rescue package, ending a weeklong battle over a controversial measure after lawmakers came under pressure to head off a growing financial crisis. CNBC.com Bailout Approved The plan, which was...

US okays $1b arms sales; Pakistan to get Cobra helicopters

"WASHINGTON: The U.S. Defense Department said on Friday it approved sales of radar and aircraft upgrades, missiles and other equipment valued at $1.01 billion to four U.S. allies including Pakistan. The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said these U.S. allies...

BCCI approves Pakistan tour itinerary

"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a shot in the arm after India approved the itinerary and the security plan of its tour next year. A senior PCB official confirmed that India had approved the itinerary of and a three day practice game during the tour from January 4 to...

Obama Votes "Yes" As Senate Approves Telecom Immunity and New Eavesdropping R...

UPDATE: The Washington Post has what I think is one of the best summaries of this incident, along with the issue of  the anger Jackson's son, Jesse Jackson, Jr, openly spoke out about."Speaking near a Fox...

Spain approves 'human rights' for apes

In a resolution passed earlier today, the Spanish parliament gave basic "human rights" to all of the species in the Great ape family. "Great apes should have the right to life and freedom, according to a...

U.S. Congress passes controversial wiretap laws

From what I gather, the Domestic Surveillance Laws passed by Congress on Friday do two main things. First, they shield from lawsuits the telecommunications companies that helped the government (some say illegally)...

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