Georgia says Russian aircraft bombed its air bases

"Russia sent columns of tanks and reportedly bombed Georgian air bases Friday after Georgia launched a major military offensive Friday to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia, threatening to ignite a broader conflict. Hundreds of civilians...

Change We Can, Change We Shall says Maldives politician

"MUSING ON INDEPENDENCE Today is our 43rd Independence Day. I am sitting at home, enjoying a rare day with my family. Just now, the children are playing with their cousins as my little nephew is celebrating his...

Finnish Children Eat Alone,Travel Alone & Wake Up Alone Say Child Welfare Ref...

The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL) have today drawn attention to the ever-increasing isolation of the Finnish child.   "Parents seem to neglect their children more and more. Even very small...

East Timor's president defends pardoning killer

After serving only eight years of his 33 prison term, Joni Marquez a Timorese militia leader was pardoned by East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta last may.  Marquez, "led the slaughter of nine members...

I Day celebrated with fervour in Mussoorie

MUSSOORIE, 16 Aug: Independence Day was celebrated with fun and fervour here on Friday. The citizens of Mussoorie from all walks of life assembled at the historic Gandhi Chowk near Library Bazaar. Children from...

Pelosi says Go, Republicans say NO!, GOP wants Energy Bill

Nancy Pelosi say Go, Republicans say NO!, GOP wants Energy Bill.  GOP Web 2.0 By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.com (Opinion-Editorial) Nancy Pelosi has work to do in Congress, but whats...

Kosovo issues its first passports

The Republic of Kosovo's first passports are being issued following its February 17 declaration of independence. This moment has become a historic moment from citizens of  Kosovo since they have their own...

IOC agrees to Internet blocking at the Games

Would any one of us go for this? I don't think so. "The Chinese government confirmed Wednesday what journalists arriving at the lavishly outfitted media center here had suspected: Contrary to previous assurances by Olympic and government officials, the Internet would be...

Two 'serial blasts' suspects arrested in Chennai today

"The Chennai Police today arrested two suspected terrorists believed to be involved in serial bombings in Bangalore and Ahmedabad during the weekend. The suspects, Qazi Rahim, 31, and K Abdul Kader, 27, were named...

Happy National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!!

What better way to end the work week than polishing off a big bowl of ice cream.  Today is officially National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, celebrated by Americans across the country. I hope that everyone...

Leaders to admit E Timor abuses

Finally truth has prevailed upon the leaders of Indonesia. After many years of Independence of Est Timor Indonesian leaders have have formally accepted to support militias with weapon , funding and operation help to target pro-independence supporters. This startling...

Christchurch Mussoorie:Revisiting colonial Past

While Holidaying in Mussoorie, most tourists miss out on the famous historical landmark called Christchurch. It is situated near Kasmanda Palace, now a heritage hotel near Library Point. Completed on 16 May 1836,...

President Chávez calls for better U.S.-Venezuela relations

In what has been considered a major shift in foreign policy, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called for a renewal of the anti-drug cooperation with US. Such cooperation scheme was halted after Caracas accused current US republican government of spying and...

Oil Prices tumble below $143

After continuously increasing for many weeks now fuel prices for the first time prices have fallen down. Stronger dollar is also helping in reducing the crude price. dollar has appreciated against major...

China warns Dalai Lama not to disrupt Beijing Olympics

Even after rounds of peace talks with Tibetan representatives China had warned Dalai Lama and exhorted him to keep away from Olympic games."After latest fence-mending talks on Tibet issue that failed to make...

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