Why the military keep this ageing dictator in power

" President Mugabe has not acted alone in bringing Zimbabwe to its knees. He has a band of willing accomplices, many of whom fought alongside him in the guerrilla war against white rule and have benefited enormously...

Australia ire over chef's f-words

"Australia ire over chef's f-words Ramsay is notorious for his expletive-filled tirades The oaths and expletives for which colourful British TV...

Former NBA star set to become mayor in Sacramento

The Sacramento mayoral election looks headed to a runoff which former NBA star and Democratic candidate Kevin Johnson is likely to win." In his first-ever drive for elected office, former NBA star Kevin Johnson...

Skydiver's world record attempt postponed

Fournier's project manager would not give the media any specific reason(s) why the jump was postponed. " The capsule was taken back into a hangar late Monday morning after the attempt was called off, The Canadian...

Republicans ponder plan to freshen party's image

It's hard to see how the party that's been in power for the past eight years is going to positon itself as the party of 'change'. This article takes an intersting look at the strategy crossroads the Republican Party finds itself at."The bad news has come from Illinois,...

Dominican leader wins third term

President Leonel Fernandez has been re-elected in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes defeat."Miguel Vargas Maldonado conceded after early results confirmed exit poll predictions giving the president...

Opposition Refuses Runoff in Zimbabwe Presidential Election

In a national crisis that has threatened stability in South Africa, the electoral officials in Zimbabwe stated today that the opposition party won only 47.9 per cent of votes. This isn't enough for a full win and...

Zimbabwe Election Recount Delayed

In the latest development in the Zimbabwe election crisis, the results of a partial recount of last month's disputed elections have been delayed.It was due to be finished today (Monday) but election officials said it...

Prison Cigarettes: $1,000.00 a Pack

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCanada's anti smoking ban may be the Prison reform needed to rehabilitate criminals who smoke. Die hard Convicts with a die hard cigarette habit may think twice next time...

Suicide by Steak

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAh yes, Junk Science, the "National Enquirer" of the Science and Health World.  As this story states, pretty much anything  you do will kill you.  For now we...

Emergency Looms on the Horizon Pakistan

"Emergency looms on the horizon Absar Alam ISLAMABAD: In order to ensure smooth re-election of the president, the government is expected to slap emergency on the country, apparently to ward off the rising political...

Lane Hudson: BillOreilly.com Being Investigated by Secret Service

It's about time such underhanded activity by the neo-conservative right be dealt with.  Especially in light of the sober fact that anti-war and anti-racism activists have been hounded as threats to national...

TIME decapitates GWB and military

"In his most recent hit piece aimed at undermining public opinion against the Iraq war effort, TIME journalist columnist [ed] Joe Klein begins his diatribe with a startling piece of photography. President Bush is...

Who Duped Bill Clinton on Saddam’s WMD’s?

"Sen. Hillary Clinton resists coming across with the apology many in her party believe she owes for having voted for "Bush’s war."She resists even saying she regrets that vote. Instead, she’s come up with a presidential primary campaign mantra she hopes will mollify her...

"What Now" For The Republican Party?

"Bush's approval ratings seem to have flattened out around 28%1. The Democratic Congress is trying to work out some sort of compromise so that Bush will actually pass a funding bill for his war; and all the while...

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