Curse of Corruption

"THE not-so-new rulers in Islamabad are at pains to stress that what they seek above all from the international community is investment, not simply assistance. While this sentiment is admirable on face value, it goes without saying that the begging bowl will be Pakistan’s...

Pakistan says next US leader must stop attacks

Pakistan's prime minister today said that whoever is elected as the new US president later today must stop the attacks and cross-border raids into sovereign Pakistani territory. The comments signal that the new leadership in Pakistan is set to try to forge a very different...

Gold and silver junior explorers set for a major bounce this week « Peter J....

" Jim Sinclair, the doyenne of gold analysts, was first to spot how the change in sentiment against shorting stocks also might be the turning point for juniors, quite apart from the sensational change in direction for gold itself. As it now emerges the summer fall in gold...

TSX Drops nearly 500 Points Due to Fuel Prices and Mortgage Crisis

The US mortgage quagmire and fluctuating fuel prices have caused the Toronto Stock Exchange to wobble... yesterday, the TSX lost 4%.  Though bad for everyday folks, high fuel prices actually tend to boost the TSX, so at the moment you will be unlikely to find Canadians...

Arroyo changes focus of peace talks

"MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday said her administration is still committed to pursue peace as they are not waging a war against the Muslim community. "These recent developments in the south lead to a change in the basic premise of our peace efforts....

Twitter to buy Summize?

The rumors are a flyin'"Twitter may soon be adding search to its functionality, with the acquisition of Summize, according to blogger Josh Chandler. The rumor-mill is a-chirping [ed. note: tweeting?], with a...

European Stockmarkets spooked by fresh credit crunch fears

London stock exchange opened with deep correction after the news of fresh credit crunch. Investors mood are turned sombre with similar news from other European exchanges. "Fears of fresh losses in the financial...

Nelson Mandela concert rocks Hyde Park

Twenty years on from a concert that I watched live on TV, as I did this one last night, I was moved by the sight and sound, not of the latest pop-rock star, but a frail, old man helped on to stage but speaking...

Bush Visits Rome Amid Protests

President Bush and his wife are visiting Italy at the moment, though their reception will vary depending on where they choose to look."President Bush can look forward to a hearty welcome from his old friend,...

The Incredibly Shrinking Democrats - Joe Klein, Time

" By JOE KLEIN Thu Apr 24, 9:35 AM ET "This election," Bill...

Can anything reverse the weak USD sentiment now?

Japan's core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.25 y/y in Sep, less than market's expectation of a 0.3% y/y gain (headline 0.6% y/y rise was within expectation) while the core-core CPI fell 0.5% y/y in...

Watching & Reading: Education is Never Free in the New US

"To track anti-American sentiment all you need is a $10 bucket of paint and a map of the globe. A quick look at the polling data shows that we don't have many supporters left. Take this dramatic example: six out of ten Iraqis favor attacks on US forces, and we liberated them."

MYTHS OF AIDS AND SEX

"Below a lurid picture of a worm wriggling through a human heart, the caption reads: "Careless sex is a fruit with a worm in it. AIDS.""

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