Delhi Bomb blasts. Act of Cowardice and desperation or well thought out strategy

Usually after an act of terrorism the statements issued by the politicians go something like this "It is an act of cowardice and desperation." The same statements were issued after the explosions in Gujrat and I am sure to read something like this in the newspapers tomorrow...

Fuel protests: lorry drivers plan to bring London to standstill

Another fuel protest is being planned for London today, and organisers are saying it will be the biggest one yet." Lorry drivers could bring London to a standstill today in what hauliers claim will be the biggest...

Young Phenom Vs Veteran Throwback, tonight in the Bronx

Enjoy a good pitching duel? If your answer’s yes, tonight the Bronx is the place to be. The maestroed Yankees franchise has been just a little off key this season. In a season where nobody seems to be able to...

The Mullahs' Achilles heel: Iran's youth

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorPretty much technology, mainly the internet has become for the most part Islams bane of existance as interent savy youth with internet access to the world at their...

Gaza's last gasp

"Gaza's last gasp Sonja Karkar, The Electronic Intifada, 23 January 2008 Palestinians in Gaza gather in front of the Rafah border crossing at the border with Egypt, 22 January 2008. (Wissam Nassar/MaanImages) By now,...

In desperation, military suggests foot patrols can be safer than Humvees, tanks

How much worse can this get??  Bush, step down.  - The Angryindian---------------------------------------------"Top US commanders in Iraq have been encouraging soldiers in Baghdad to "get out and walk." In fact -- they've been using those very words. According to...

Detainee Found Dead in Guantánamo Cell

"The death comes almost a year after three suicides at Guantánamo last June, which drew international attention. Some critics of the Bush administration said the suicides were testament to desperation in the...

On Patriotism by Rep. Ron Paul

"May 24, 2007 On Patriotism by Rep. Ron Paul For some, patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. For others, it means dissent against a government's abuse of the people's rights. I have never met a politician in Washington or any American, for that matter, who chose to be...

Countdown has begun

" Countdown has begun US, Israel prepare for Iran strike in wake of new intelligence information Orly Azoulay Published: 04.29.07, 16:18 / Israel Opinion Washington: The intelligence information gathered by the Unites States regarding Iran's technological breakthrough that...

Washington Reporters In Meltdown, Damage-Control Freak Out Mode

"In the lead up to and wake of Bill Moyers' much-anticipated mega-dunk on the Washington press corps this week, we are seeing the ugliest side of Beltway culture - the meltdown, damage-control freak out. Only what's...

Christmas trees interfere with gamers Wii fun

"Few games consoles have been more sought after than Nintendo's Wii, which sold more than 300,000 units across Europe last weekend alone, forcing parents to turn to eBay in desperation. But there was a warning yesterday for those inclined to unwrap one of the machines near...

The IIT-K letter and my comments

"I received a copy of the letter written by 125 faculty members of IIT Kanpur to the President of India and the Prime Minister of India. I respect the faculty members of IIT Kanpur. They are all accomplished individuals. However I must say that I was disappointed with the...

Jill Carroll recalls desperation in Iraq (AP)

" 1 hour, 14 minutes ago BOSTON - At one of the most desperate moments of her captivity in Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq , fearing she was about to be beheaded, reporter Jill Carroll pleaded with one of her captors for a quick death by pistol,...

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