Pakistan incurred $34.5 bn losses in war against terror: FM

"NEW YORK: Pakistan suffered huge losses, amounting to US $34.5 billion, since 2001 for its role in the war against terror and wants regional ownership of the crisis in a bid to bring peace and stability to the troubled region, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said...

Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingst...

"Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingstate mosques this week — including Noor Center UPDATE: For those who has asked about lawful voter registration drives at religious institutions, that is only legal IF the...

Sachin fit to play Irani tie

"Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar will play in the five-day Irani Trophy match against Ranji Trophy champions Delhi at Baroda from September 24 to 28. The master blaster, who did not play in the just concluded One-Day series in Sri Lanka due to the elbow injury during the...

Smart People, Stupid Networks: The Internet’s Equalizing Influence on Polit...

This is a Government Honors thesis written by Joseph Backer. The link to download the full 146 page paper with 8 pages of works cited/consulted is to the right of the title, directly under "Papers". I've been reading this in bits and pieces; essentially, it's a study of how...

Obama NOT addressing Black Mayors conference in New Orleans

"by David Hammer, The Times-PicayuneThursday June 05, 2008, 6:48 PMSen. Barack Obama will not be in New Orleans for a presidential forum Saturday, his campaign said this evening."Senator Obama will be in Chicago this weekend spending time with his family," said Obama...

@ EconSM: Election '08 And The Rise Of Voter-Generated Content

Leonard Brody was in California this week talking about how news coverage is different during this election cycle. "News used to be something that was reported, now there's a feedback loop - it's reported, it's commented upon and then reported on again."

Robert Mugabe ready for deal on power-sharing

Reports today say Robert Mugabe is ready to form a unity government in Zimbabwe. Only time will tell if this is genuine or if it is an attempt to stall for time and hope that international attention turns elsewhere."Robert Mugabe's regime signalled early today that it is...

Weightlifters fail surprise dope tests

"Weightlifters fail surprise dope testsTeam may miss 2008 GamesEleven members of the Greek national weightlifting team have tested positive for banned substances, prompting the suspension of coach Christos Iakovou, in a development that jeopardizes the team’s participation...