Taliban Threatens To Harm Voters & To Attack Polling Stations
Today, the Taliban made numerous threats to attack polling stations and to arm, in very specific & gruesome ways, Afghans who intend to participate in the elections. The threats were made in leaflets, posted overnight. Some of them warning that the Taliban would cut off the noses and ears of those who vote on Thursday. […]
Deadly Bomb Blast In Kabul Outside NATO Base
Today, a huge blast right outside the NATO military base left 8 people dead and about 71 wounded. The Taliban claims responsibility for the car bomb. The attack (see photo) took place in what is supposed to be one of the most secured location of Afghanistan, and shows that the Taliban have the ability to […]
Senator Webb Is In Burma To Meet Junta Leader
Today, US Senator Jim Webb arrived in Burma for talks with Than Shwe, the leader of the military junta. The visit comes a few days after the military regime extended the house arrest sentence of opposition leader, Aung Suu Kyi. The sentence drew some strong international condemnations, especially from the EU and the UN. Senator […]
Is The Recession Over In Europe?
Today, some new economic data coming from Germany & France are showing signs that both economies have finally stopped contracting. Both France & Germany announced today a surprising GDP ( gross domestic product) growth of 0.3 percent for the 2ND quarter of 2009. Economists, in Germany & France, had predicted more contraction of their respective […]
The Geneva Convention Turns 60
Sixty years ago today, the Geneva Conventions were adopted. The essential spirit of the Geneva Conventions- to uphold human life & dignity even in the midst of armed conflicts- is as important today as it was 60 years ago. The journey to implement the principles of the Conventions has not been always smooth sailing. Especially […]
