 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Why I won't be going to the London Olympics
Iran's president stays away but other controversial national leaders will attend, causing a headache for David Cameron President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad applauded Iran's... (photo: AP / Franklin Reyes) The Guardian
Iran London Olympics Photos Wikipedia: 2012 Summer Olympics |
 Map: US bases encircle Iran
US military bases continue to form a strategic envelope around Iran, although the American withdrawal from Iraq at the end of 2011 may have changed the regional balance... (photo: AP / Igor Kovalenko) Al Jazeera
Iran Iraq Military Photos Wikipedia: Iran–United States relations after 1979 |
 How Many Slaves Produced Your Seder?
This year, I keep getting questions about chocolate. Passover seems to be the annual peak of Jewish chocolate consumption (perhaps because it makes an easy dessert when... (photo: UN / UN) Huffington Post
Chocolate Photos Questions Slaves Trade Wikipedia: Slavery |
 US missiles kill 4 in Pakistan amid drone debate
RASOOL DAWAR Associated Press= PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suspected U.S. drone fired two missiles at a house in northwest Pakistan early Friday morning, killing four... (photo: AP / Fareed Khan) The Guardian
Missiles Pakistan Photos US Wikipedia: Pakistan–United States relations |
 Nowrouz: An Iranian gift for global peace
Article by WN.com Guest Writer Kourosh Ziabari History books say that Iranians have been celebrating and glorifying it for more than 6,300 years. I'm talking about... (photo: Kourosh Ziabari) WorldNews.com
Culture Iran Peace Photos Wikipedia: Nowruz |
 ROMANTIC ESCAPES: A tour of date movies set in foreign countries
In a loose sequel to my last editorial on "romantic escapes" charting and outlining a date movie for every state in the United States of America, I offer you an... (photo: WN / Marzena) The Examiner
America Culture Photos Tourists Travel Wikipedia: Culture |
 Injured Clijsters quits Brisbane International
BRISBANE — Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters injured her hip and was forced to retire from her Brisbane International semifinal match against Daniela Hantuchova on... (photo: AP / Lynne Sladky) Business Day
Photos Sports Star Tennis |
 The eagle, the bear and the dragon
Let's celebrate the end of an eventful 2011 with a fable. Once upon a time in the young 21st century, the eagle, the bear and the dragon took their (furry) gloves off and... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Al Jazeera
China Photos Russia US Wikipedia: Geopolitics |
 Internet freedom in Central Asia worsens say human rights groups
Internet freedom in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is amongst the worst in the world and, although not nearly as bad, it is deteriorating rapidly in Kazakhstan, a group of... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Daily Telegraph
Asia Human Rights Internet Photos Wikipedia: Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006 |
 Webber chalks up first win in last race of F1 season
Sao Paulo: Mark Webber was relieved at having won his first race of the year, but disappointed Sebastian Vettel's gearbox problems prevented an evenly-matched contest.... (photo: AP / Rob Griffith) Gulf News
Brazil Formula 1 Photos Racing Wikipedia: 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix |
 UN committee condemns Syrian rights violations
A key U.N. committee voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to condemn human rights violations by President Bashar Assad's government and called for an immediate end to all... (photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras) The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Arab Human Rights Photos Syria UN |
 Enhanced US Military Presence in Australia Directed against China
Obama announces increased US military presence in Australia before South China Sea showdown Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and US President Barack Obama have... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) GlobalResearch
Business China Military Photos Wikipedia: Julia Gillard |
 U.S. Arms Persian Gulf Allies For Conflict With Iran
Rumors and reports of, speculation over and scenarios for attacks against Irans civilian nuclear power facilities and military sites by the United States, Israel or both... (photo: US DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo) GlobalResearch
Arms Gulf Iran Persian Photos Wikipedia: Arms Control and Disarmament Agency |
 Chevy expands global reach
General Motors Co. hopes to take Chevrolet - its blue jeans, rock 'n' roll, all-American brand - truly global in the next few years. Already, Chevy is making inroads into... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) Detroit news
Cars Chevrolet Market Photos Wikipedia: Chevrolet |
 Turkey: Regional meeting to address security, economy in Afghanistan before troop pullout
ISTANBUL - Diplomats are campaigning this week for a stable Afghanistan after the planned withdrawal of international combat forces by the end of 2014, a goal imperiled... (photo: US DoD / Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth, U.S. Air Force.) Star Tribune
Afghanistan Military Photos Security |
 Warning of lingering tensions, UN agency urges continued support for Kyrgyzstan
28 October 2011 The United Nations refugee agency today called for continued support for southern Kyrgyzstan, noting that while the overall situation in the Central... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas) United Nations
Kyrgyzstan Photos Refugee UN Warning Wikipedia: Kyrgyzstan |
 Marchionne: Fiat focusing on U.S., Brazil amid European woes
Turin, Italy - Fiat and Chrysler are focusing on cash-generating businesses in the United States and Brazil to help weather growing uncertainty in the European auto... (photo: AP / Michael Sohn) Detroit news
Brazil Carmaker Fiat Italy Photos |
 Chrysler report highlights sustainability efforts
Chrysler Group LLC released its annual sustainability report on Tuesday, detailing the company's efforts to increase fuel economy, promote diversity and reduce the impact... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR) Detroit news
Company Fuel Highlights Photos Wikipedia :Chrysler |
 So, what first attracted Hilary Swank to Chechnya's brutal tyrant?
A fresh addition to the annals of "lies that Hollywood publicists tell on behalf of the rich and famous" was recently made by one Jason Weinberg, an influential Los... (photo: AP/Franka Bruns) The Independent
Chechnya Clients Hollywood Photos Wikipedia :Hilary Swank |
 October 7 Middle East quotes of the week
Quotes of the week—follow the links to read the whole thing. The Egyptian ambassador to the Palestinian Authority warned Friday that Israel planned to take... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) The Examiner
Ambassador Mideast Photos Politics Wikipedia: Arab Spring |
