Latest Updates: After Chile Massive 8.8 Earthquake-Japan First Major Tsunami Warning In 15 Years
The huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake which hit central Chile early Saturday has generated a Tsunami that “may cause serious damage to the coastal area near the epicenter” says the US Geological Agency. The area hit was in the pacific ocean off the coast of the city of Conception. The earthquake struck 56 miles north-east of […]
Afghanistan: The Taliban Strike Back In The Heart Of Kabul
Today a bold Taliban attack took place in the center of Kabul. Ten Indians, a Frenchman and an Italian were among the 17 people killed in the attacks. The Indians appear to have been the main target. Just before dawn, a suicide car bomber carried out the main attack on the Safi hotel and shopping […]
97 Percent Of Scientists Believe In Man-Made Climate Change
An overwhelming number of scientists in countries around the planet believe the science behind anthropogenic climate change. Although this is not reflected in the attitudes of many in the non-scientific general public, there is consensus among the experts who study the Earths climate.
The Church-Sponsored Cultural Genocide in Haiti
Jamaica Kincaid said that “I think, on the whole, church groups should be banned from these places” because given the predominance of Voodoo the Christians visiting there are trying to spread Christianity. This is not a surprising charge, given the activities of such groups in the US, who often coerce or force the people they purport to help to accept their religion in exchange for help.
Can India And Pakistan Finally Be At Peace?
Historical Background Of The Conflict Between Pakistan & India The idea of a separate Muslim state in colonial British India first emerged in the 1930s. On March 23, 1940 Muhammad Ali Jinnah, leader of the Muslim League, endorsed the Lahore Resolution; calling for the creation of an independent state in regions where Muslims constituted a […]