Monsoon link to fall of dynasties

"The demise of some of China's ruling dynasties may have been linked to changes in the strength of monsoon rains, a new study suggests. The findings come from 1,800-year record of the Asian monsoon preserved in a stalagmite from a Chinese cave. Weak - and therefore dry -...

Zimbabwe: Journalists Condemn Political Violence

Benin's intro:  By now, I am sure that most of you who are reading this know of the severity of the political climate in Zimbabwe.  In my opinion it is just absolutely appalling.  The Association of Zimbabwe Journalists put out this statement that appears below...

Is there a Right way to sing opera?

"Is there a Right way to sing opera?Opera won’t widen its appeal by lurching to the left

Hue citadel spruced up for festival

Hue Citadel - This construction stared in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang. Under Nguyen' reign, Kings have ordered to build ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Over 200 years to now, it is...

Chomsky on World Ownership

"Chomsky on World Ownership Michael Shank | January 23, 2008 Editor: John Feffer Email this page to a friend Comment on this article Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org Noam Chomsky is a noted linguist, author, and foreign policy expert. On January 15, Michael Shank...

The Gulf of Tonkin and the Strait of Hormuz

"An Ominous Non-Event The Gulf of Tonkin and the Strait of Hormuz By ROBERT FANTINA As the U.S. government continues to demonstrate its inability to learn from history, an alarming report from the Strait of Hormuz was broadcast to the world on January 7. The Associated Press...