Tamils re-affirm desire for self-rule

Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the party ran on the platform of self-determination won a key council in Sri Lanka. The government was expected to do well for the following reasons: The election was held too soon after the end of the war for people to vote and for democracy...

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...

Pakistan army ordered to hit back US forces

Though Sarah Palin seems to be unaware that it's occuring, the US has been undertaking raids into sovereign Pakistan territory from Afghanistan, without the approval of the Pakistan government.  With a new president just taking office in the country, the timing of this...

How much do you know about Mao’s Mountain Follower: Prachanda?

During the State of Emergency in 2001, many of his political opponents used to propagate that there was no real Prachanda. When Prachanda’s sketches were published in different newspapers during the intense...

Russia seizes Georgia base, opens second front

"Russia opened a second front of fighting in Georgia on Monday, sending armored vehicles beyond two breakaway provinces and seizing a military base and police stations in the country's west, officials said.The new...

Focus on the Task, not the fear of the Task

Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of change,fear of loneliness  are all powerful emotions that ultimately we need to embrace as we restyle our lives after a life changing event. the tragedy may be...

Natalie Cole diagnosed with hepatitis C

The daughter of Jazz Legend nat King Cole was diagnosed during a routine medical  examination. She has been drug-free for over 20 years and has spoken frankly of her addictions. " Grammy-winning singer...

Puputan - One More Time

"Daybreak, September 20 1906… about 500 adults wearing kamben alancingan putih (white ceremonial uniform), with keris on his back and long spears on their hand rally from Puri Denpasar heading to Taensiat area....

Disaboom-Sponsored World Champion Handcyclist Alejandro Albor to Represent Un...

"Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first...

Maltese lawyer recognised for services to refugees

A Maltese lawyer who endured arson attacks on her car and home as a result of the work she did to help refugees on the island has been recognised by the UN.Katrine Camilleri has been named the winner of Nansen...

Power to the People...A Boy and a Windmill...in Malawi

Not related to John Lennon's Power to the People song, at least not directly. Just a story of a boy's determination to build a windmill and turn the power on...you know that thing called electricity.The winds of change on Serge the Concierge 

God's Lottery versus Science's Marketing

Opinion May 22,2007 Barry O'Regan aka Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Burnaby, British Columbia When soon to be parents experience the joys of parenthood, one would think the last thing on their mind would...

Nigeria Elections: 18 political parties sue INEC

"The National Democratic Party (NDP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation, Bayo Ojo. Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/166/2007 filed on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Abuja Federal High Court also joined 17 other political...

Woman subjected to CIA experiments to get her day in court

This story sounds like a movie plot....but was actually part of a larger CIA op known as MKULTRA..."MONTREAL (CP) - A federal court judge will review the case of a Montreal woman unwittingly subjected to CIA...

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