Deep Roots of Denial for Iran’s True Believer

"CAIRO, Dec. 13 - Iran's so-called Holocaust conference this week was billed as a chance to force the West to reconsider the historical record and, thereby, the legitimacy of Israel. But why would the Iranians invite speakers with so little credibility in the West, including...

Fiji Alert: Armed soldiers raid NLTB office

"Update: 12.55PM Armed soldiers have raided the Suva offices of the Native Land Trust Board the body entrusted with managing native land on behalf of indigenous landowners. Witnesses say a group arrived shortly after midday and entered the boards offices, which also houses...

U.S. health system unprepared, report says [bird flu/bioterror]

"WASHINGTON - The nation's public health system - the first line of defense against pandemic flu, a bioterror attack or other widespread health emergency - remains woefully unprepared to protect the American public, according to a report out Tuesday. The annual study by Trust...

Elton, Duran Duran, Bryan to be in Diana's concert

"BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- British Princes William and Harry announced a pop concert marking the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother, Princess Diana, will feature a slew of the the late princess' favorite acts, including Elton John, Duran Duran and Bryan...

FIJI IN CRISIS: FIJIAN WARRIORS THREATEN BAINIMARAMA - Niu FM News [audio link]

"The Big Story that's coming out of Fiji today is talk that a group of Fijian warriors have warned army commander Frank Bainimarama they'll kill him if he doesn't step down. The warrriors claim to represent fourteen provinces and have given Bainimarama their warning via the...

Fiji sliding into dictatorship: former PM

"Deposed prime minister Laisenia Qarase says Fiji is sliding into dictatorship as he denied claims he was plotting to set up a de facto government. Military ruler Frank Bainimarama, who seized power last week, said yesterday he had received information that Mr Qarase was...