Is Iraq On The Brink Of A Full Blown Civil War?
Wednesday, a massive truck bomb (see photo) killed 95 people, and left at least 600 wounded, in Baghdad. It was the country most violent day in 18 months, and it follows the dramatic attack increase of the last few weeks.
Karzai’s Campaign & Abdullah’s Campaign Claim Victory In Afghan Elections
The BBC and RFI (Radio France Internationale) just confirmed Afghan news sources that the campaign of Hamid Karzai is claiming victory in the poll. According to a statement made by Karzai’s campaign manager to Reuters, there is no need for a run off. Karzai seems confident to have at least 50 percent of the votes; […]
Credit Card Companies Continue To Be Protected From Lawsuits
Starting Thursday, credit card consumers will receive new protections against unscrupulous credit card practices. Credit card holders will have the opportunity to opt-out of interest rate rises.
Is The Global Recession Over?
At least it is according to Olivier Blanchard, the International Monetary Fund’s chief economist. Today, Blanchard said that the global economic recovery has begun.
Afghan Elections: Karzai Is Well Positioned To Win
On August 20, about 17 million Afghans will go to the polls. The elections are taking place in a country at war. Since the previous presidential election of 2004, the security situation in Afghanistan has become considerably worse. The Taliban insurgency has re-gained momentum, allowing the militants to control some areas in the South and […]
