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International Community Welcomes Maoist Premier Prachanda
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh, the US Administration, the European Union, and Japan have welcomed Nepal’s Maoist ex-rebel commander Prachanda immediately after he was elected as the country’s first prime minister the abolition of the 240-year monarchy. They... Comcast Ordered to Stop BitTorrent Traffic Interference
"ISPs have been throttling BitTorrent traffic for years now, but only recently has this turned into a political issue. In a huge victory for BitTorrent users, the FCC has now announced that it will order Comcast to stop interfering with BitTorrent traffic. ...BJP Vs. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
by Mohan Nepali June 06, 2008 first published in www.groundreport.com link: www.groundreport.com/mohannepali India must now explain to the world why it does nurture very fundamentalist, feudalist and de-humanizing forces tagged as... NDP to introduce 'net neutrality' private member's bill
Congratulations to the NDP for understanding the importance of net neutrality in Canada. One has to wonder what possible motivation the Liberals and Conservatives have for opposing something that is so clearly... Bush Administration Interfering With EPA Scientists
"The Bush administration has frequently meddled with scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to a survey released today by a scientific advocacy group. The Union of Concerned Scientists... Influence of ideology over science very disturbing
The conflicts between ideology and science are not new. At times the difference may result from uninformed individuals; however, it can also be due to a deliberate intent. The Union of Concerned Scientists raises... Olympic Torch in Argentina
The demonstrations in Argentina were a little more subdued than we have seen in other cities so far. Anti-China demonstrations were surprisingly quiet and it was reported that some even left and went home before the...Happy Birthday Big Ben
The most famous clock in the world turns 150 tomorrow, well, the bell does anyway. Big Ben in London, England, has a great bell in it's tower, which is what the name 'Big Ben' actually refers to. The bell was cast on...Cell phone risks to planes
""Few rules are more confounding to airline passengers than those regarding the use of cellphones and portable electronic devices." I'd add the quart-sized plastic bag to that list, but I digress: Smith is right. Is it really true that something as innocuous as a Treo left on...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... Pilots warned of magnetic threat
"Pilots warned of magnetic threat" The City Airport in London (UK) is built on a disused dock, and it has just emerged, after a decade of use, that there are metal stuctures in the runway, and that these might... Saudi rape VICTIM sentenced to 200 lashes 'admits to affair'
"Saudi rape VICTIM sentenced to 200 lashes 'admits to affair'
Last updated at 13:05pm on 26th November 200A teenage rape victim sentenced to 200 lashes in Saudi Arabia has confessed to cheating on her husband, according to authorities in the kingdom.
The Saudi Justice... Pakistan orders UK reporters out
I don't believe the Deputy Information Minister. No. I don't."Three reporters from the Telegraph newspaper group have been ordered to leave Pakistan within 72 hours.
Deputy Information Minister Tariq Azim Khan said Isambard Wilkinson, Colin Freeman and Damien McElroy were... Bush: Hypocrisy and Mockery at the UN
The tattered flag of righteousness George W. Bush has wrapped himself in for so long was stripped away during his speach to the UN General Assembly this week, and the hypocrisy and mendacity of the man was laid bare... Big Names are the convincing winners on day 1 of the Quiksilver State Final
Everyone knows there's no shortage of quality surfers coming from the wave rich state of New South Wales (NSW). On day 1 of the Quiksilver State Titles - NSW it was the big names surfing their way to the big scores, showing they are up to the challenge of representing NSW at...
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