US hits China pipes with tariffs - Babel told you so

Those whom remember my views and opinions concerning the need for USA to tax certain chineses good to attract home manufacture. Yes the think tank has most definatly took the path that I thought they would. You need jobs in the USA and need a new manufactural base and...

Ireland to impose first new begging penalties in 160 years

Dublin is cracking down on beggars, for the first time since the Potato famine.  It's a shame that a few bad apples spoil the bunch, in any kind of situation.  "DUBLIN, Ireland - Ireland plans to impose...

Malaysia to impose fatwa on yoga

Yoga is becoming very popular in recent times and its followers are increasing all over the world. The soaring popularity of yoga could be gauged by the skyrocketing sales of yoga books,...

MPs to vote on smacking ban in UK

The UK parliament is today to consider a measure to ban hitting children as punishment. The bill would give children the same protection against physical assault as adults, eliminating the defense for parents of "reasonable punishment," which allows physical assault against...

World Court begins Georgia-Russia case

The latest battle between Georgia and Russia will be fought in a courtroom. A case has begun at the World Court in the Hague in the Netherlands to rule on who should control South Ossetia. Any ruling the court makes, however, would not be binding on Russia."Georgia accused...

Zimbabwe Sanctions Proposal Fails

The UN resolution to impose new economic sanctions upon Zimbabwe was vetoed, much to Robert Mugabe's delight. The official ZANU-PF statement (below) is rather ironic, considering how they managed the recent...

G8 to impose sanctions on Mugabe

The Group of Eight nations that have gathered at the G8 Summit have agreed to impose sanctions against Zimbabwe's leadership because of the violence that occured during the 're-election' of Robert Mugabe.The Group...

Mongolia opposition demands partial vote recount

Following temporary unrest in the country's capital after a disputed election result, Mongolia's opposition leader is demanding a recount."Mongolia's opposition leader demanded on Friday a vote recount in 12 areas, in a challenge to preliminary election results that showed...

Truckers' fuel tax protest hits London

Two-hundred truck drivers have threatened to bring London to a standstill in a protest for lower taxes on diesel fuel. Escorted by police cars, the trucks drove to Britain's Parliament, where a debate over fuel...

Bush wins British backing over Iran sanctions, Iraq and Afghanistan

US President Bush and British Prime Minister made a number of announcements after their meeting in London on Monday. Bush was met by 2,500 protesters in London's Parliament Square on Sunday as  George W. Bush dined with Gordon Brown. Protesters blew whistles, banged...

Feds Vow to Change Youth Justice Act: Canada

Certainly a First in Canada where a Prime Minister listens to the Victims of Crime, vows to make changes to the "Young Offenders Act" so no one has to suffer the loss of a loved one again, by a Justice system...

Beijing is to impose smoking ban

With only 99 days until the Olympics, the Chinese authorities are moving to ban smoking in public buildings in Beijing starting tomorrow.The government is hoping to not only clean up the city before the...

Bush halts Iraq troop cuts but shortens tours

President George Bush did make a statement on the Iraq war today, but it was not the statement many wanted to hear.He will leave the Iraq war as his legacy to his successor when he does step down."President George...

Canada to Levy Carbon Taxes on Import Goods from Polluting Countries?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorI asked this very same question almost a year ago, though no response from anyone in government of the mainstream media.Certainly this will create a backlash from both...

Everest: Closed for Business, Part II

"Everest: Closed for Business, Part II "If our democracy is to flourish, it must have criticism; if our government is to function it must have dissent.    - Henry Commager " Nepal:...

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