Qur’an Burning Pastor Is Not Responsible For Afghanistan Murders
On March 20, 2011, Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach in Gainesville, Florida, presided over a mock trial of the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an. Twelve members of his congregation, serving as jurors, found the Qur’an guilty of inciting rape, murder and terrorism. Pastor Jones then switched roles from Judge to executioner, of […]
Ivory Coast: Full Blown Civil War Amid Atrocities From Both Sides
Latest Updates: On Sunday, French troops took control of the airport in Abidjan as the two sides continued to fight for the control of Ivory Coast largest city. According to the French military, the move is to ensure the safety of French and foreign nationals who want to leave the country. France has also increased […]
Nuclear Power: It’s Like Keeping a Dirty Bomb in Your Backyard
In light of the disaster in Japan, nuclear power has been put on trial worldwide. So far the verdict is not in favor of nuclear energy, and Japan’s tragedy could be a turning point and the final political nail in the coffin of a dangerous technology. The world’s worst atomic disaster since Chernobyl in 1986 […]
Is A Just And Sustainable Global Governance Possible?
Globalization is a fact of our daily life. A decision made in the US, China or Europe by governments or corporate entities will affect what we eat, the energy we use, what we buy, and can even have an impact on how we are kept informed of world events. This is, of course, considering that […]
Dudley Do-Right Takes Charge In Libya
It’s not the old empires of Britain or France, and it’s not the new empire of America. World leaders, in what seems a rare nod to appearances, have decided that Canada, or at least a Canadian general, will take a leadership role in the operations in Libya. Lt. General Charles Bouchard will take command of […]
