War News for Saturday, November 22, 2008

" The French MoD is reporting the death of a French ISAF soldier from a mine explosion near the Darulaman camp south of Kabul, Afghanistan on Saturday, November 22nd. One additional soldier was wounded in the attack. Nov. 20 airpower summary: Iraq Halts 400,000 B/D Oil...

Tories caught up in Russian oligarch row

The Conservative party in the UK has been caught up in a scandal involving Russian oligarchs. Soe high-ranking Tory politians may have received some shady cash from Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska."The saga of Lord Mandelson, shadow chancellor George Osborne, Russian tycoon ...

Choosing to forgive -- or not

"(LifeWire) -- Bob Johnson was close to his aunt growing up. But when she learned he was gay, she began making hurtful comments; eventually, they drifted apart. Then Johnson, 43, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Relatives flocked to his side -- except for his aunt. ...

Obama: I've decided on my running mate

"CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama said he has decided on his running mate, but he's not saying who it is. ...

Ferguson says Ronaldo is staying

So he's staying now."Ferguson says Ronaldo is staying Ronaldo is currently recovering from ankle surgery Manchester United manager Sir Alex...

Failed bomber's wife guilty of staying silent about terror plot

The wife of one of the failed suicide bombers, Hussain Osman, is facing jail forfailing to tell police of his plans. The woman, 32-year-old Yeshi Girma, is a Muslim convert and allegedly knew of the plot before it was attempted."The wife of failed suicide bomber Hussain Osman...

Shannon Matthews' mum Karen: I knew where she was - Mirror.co.uk

"Shannon Matthews' disappearance may be linked to a cash scam in the TV drama Shameless.The theory emerged as the nine-year-old's mum, Karen, was quizzed on suspicion of perverting justice after allegedly telling friends: "I knew where she was."In an episode of C4's Shameless...

McAllister agrees new Leeds deal

" McAllister agrees new Leeds deal McAllister has only lost two games since taking charge at Elland Road (Getty) Leeds United manager Gary McAllister has been awarded...

Cheer up, you've never had it so good

" With spiralling food prices and energy bills, talk of a looming recession, and a credit crunch which means only the most economically attractive can get a mortgage, staying above the poverty line may seem a tough task in today's world. Weren't things far better in the...