Who will Save the Heritage Buildings in Shanghai?

I recently read this article about architect Ruan Yisan trying to save architectural heritage in China. Whenever I read something like this, either about someone trying to save an old building or demolishing of...

Failed strategy in Afghanistan

Obama said a surgewould not be successfulin Iraq so now he istrying a surge inAfghanistan"When will the Obama administration stop transplanting the Bush administration's failed methods from Iraq to Afghanistan...

Heliborne troops land in Swat

As reported by Dawn, the magnitude of military operation against Taliban has increased and, in a recent move, Heliborne troops belonging to SSG (Special Services Group) of Pakistan Army, aka Commandos, have landed in...

Taliban hit in Swat Valley Pakistan with helicopters, warplanes

Taliban fighters were hit in Swat Valley today by Pakistani helicopter gunships and warplanes, but civilians in the area were not allowed to flee due to the curfew. The fighting has continued in this area, this northwestern valley, about 130 km from Islamabad, and is part of...

Buner: Major military offensive launched against Taliban

After success in Dir, a major military offensive has been launched against Taliban in Buner. FC (Frontier Constabulary) and Pakistan Army are taking part in this operation with air support being provided by PAF...

Miley Cyrus in trouble for racist photo

Miley Cyrus is in trouble yet again for posing for what could be seen as a racist photograph. The singer is seen posing with her boyfriend and some friends and some of them are making a gesture with their eyes that...

Senior Hamas leader in Gaza:: We Won

" "We promised you to be martyrs or victors," Hayya told supporters. "Today we and you are victors." 1,300 Palestinians were killed, 4,000 wounded Israel lost 10 soldiers in the fighting and three civilians were...

Venezuela :: Israel Leaders are Criminals

"Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro told the Qatar-based television network Al-Jazeera. "We're proud that the state of Israel that exists today, led by these criminals, made this decision." Maduro said,...

UN's role in Gaza rises among the rubble

If the UN was not inGaza and Hamas wasleft to provide for the people, even if Israelallowed free transitGaza would still bea basket case. "Beyond being schooled by the U.N., Abu al-Eish and her seven...

EU---Israel caused abominable destruction--Hamas is terrorist

The EU is being fair. There is enough blame for Hamasand for Israel for this war which was unnecessary. "Speaking of the Israeli bombardment, he criticised the destruction of factories and other economic...

Hamas: Obama doesn't represent change

Hamas does not like Obama.Hamas does not like anyone who says they must stopkilling Jewish children. " "Obama is still on the same path as previous leaders and also will make the same mistakes as Bush that ignited...

Israel rules out opening Gaza border if Hamas gains

This will be the next big dispute. If Hamas really cares for thewelfare of Gazans they will acceptothers controlling the money and aid." Israel has all but ruled out fully reopening border crossings with the Gaza...

UN Humanitarian Chief Surveys Gaza Damage

The only hope for Gaza it that both Israel and Hamas learned war is not a good option for resolving disputes."The United Nations humanitarian chief is in Gaza, surveying the damage after a 22-day Israeli offensive...

Israel plans ceasefire, Hamas vows to fight on

This is good news and bad news. Israel stopping shooting is good but if Hamas resumes attacks then full warfare could resume." Israel plans to halt its Gaza offensive without any agreement with Hamas, a senior...

Israel says it's near 'endgame' for Gaza offensive

With luck and some commonsense on both sides the killingcould stop within a few days but the middle east has a habitof missing chances at peace." Israel said it was approaching the "endgame" of its three-week...

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