Why Are We In Afghanistan?
Is the question President Obama needs to ask himself, in good conscience, and to answer before committing more troops to the conflict. The President has not rushed into any decision yet, and he is unlikely to do so until the results of the elections second round, scheduled to take place on November 7. The Obama […]
A French Court Sides With African Corrupt Rulers
Today, a French court of appeal stopped all inquiries into a 160 million Euros portfolio held in France, and allegedly acquired with stolen public funds, by the leaders of some of Africa’s poorest countries. The case was brought by the organization Transparency International, based in Berlin, against the president of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang, the […]
France:Church Of Scientology Convicted Of Fraud
Today, a Paris court convicted the church of Scientology of organized fraud. The church of Scientology was found guilty of defrauding its followers. However, the court did not ban the organization’s activities in France as some opponents of the church were hoping for. The French court gave fines totaling 600,000 Euros. In France, the church […]
Afghanistan:14 Americans Die In Helicopter Crashes
Today, was yet another deadly day for American forces in Afghanistan as the blood bath continues. 14 American troops and civilians were killed in two separate helicopter crashes. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the downing of the helicopters, although a statement from NATO said that enemy fire was not the cause. Seven soldiers and three […]
350.org’s Huge Success In Its Global Action On Climate Change
Saturday was a huge success for 350.org, considering how new the environmental organization is. Thousands of people gathered all over the world to hold events, and put some fire under the feet of our policy makers to demand urgent action on climate change. In New-York City hundreds gathered to watch other events, taking place all […]
