Macaw missing from Greater Vancouver Zoo

A six-year-old macaw is missing from the Greater Vancouver Zoo. It had been taken out of its cage to spend some time in the Parrot Gardens and hasn't been seen since Monday afternoon. It has clipped wings, so its unlikely it went anywhere on its own. "This isn't the first...

An Indian in every Pakistani?

"Shireen M Mazari The writer is a defence analystLack of formal education and sheer ignorance does not by definition imply an innate sense of stupidity. On the other hand, formal education in itself is no guarantee of an intelligent and rational human...

US global dominance 'set to wane'

US global dominance 'set to wane' The US navy is likely to have more company in the years to come US economic, military and political dominance...

Curse of Corruption

"THE not-so-new rulers in Islamabad are at pains to stress that what they seek above all from the international community is investment, not simply assistance. While this sentiment is admirable on face value, it goes without saying that the begging bowl will be Pakistan’s...

Drinking alcohol shrinks the brain

Drinking alcohol shrinks the brain People who enjoy more than two glasses of wine a day are at greater risk of suffering memory problems in old age than non drinkers, a new study shows. Muslims do not drink alcohol. Thank Allah for Prophet Muhammad who saved...

Congress OKs Greater Broadband Access

"By JOHN DUNBAR The Associated Press Tuesday, September 30, 2008; 7:18 PM WASHINGTON -- Congress has passed legislation that will require the government to keep closer tabs on who has access to the Internet and who does not. Supporters hope the Broadband Data...

Journey to unlock 'out of body' mysteries

"Journey to unlock 'out of body' mysteries Penny Sartori's research led to a book on near death experiences In September, medical teams at 25...

Syria Is Posed To Invade N. Lebanon

"Syrian masses 10,000 commandos on border to invade N. Lebanon DEBKAfile Exclusive Report 23 Sept.: Damascus is pressing forward with its plan to occupy Greater Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city and port. To this end, 10,000 Syrian commando troops have massed at...

Paul McCartney has secret heart operation

"Music legend Sir Paul McCartney underwent secret heart surgery last autumn, it was revealed last night. The 65-year-old former Beatle reportedly had a coronary angioplasty - a procedure that opens up arteries and allows a greater flow of blood. A source told British...