Doctors Without Borders:Bringing Help To The Helpless Worldwide
Doctors Without Borders was founded in 1971. It is an international independent medical humanitarian organization delivering emergency help to people whose survival is threatened by violence, negligence or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflicts, epidemics, malnutrition, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. Doctors Without Borders operates in more than 60 countries with an international […]
Media & Health Care: 30 Percent Of Americans Say “Death Panels” Claims Are True
The latest Pew Research Center survey, released 2 days ago, illustrates again that the American public has a hard time focusing its attention on more than just one news story at a time. A few weeks ago, it was the death of Michael Jackson receiving non-stop coverage from the media, and of course occupying in […]
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.
