Month: August 2005

Terrorists Cut off Man's Tongue

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They thought he was a snitch!A group of heavily armed terrorists kidnapped a villager Abdul Majeed from Sariliya-Sumi area of Gandoh tehsil and took him to a forest belt where he was tortured.

New Krygyz Leader Bakiev is Inaugurated

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A month aftr his landslide election win, Kurmanbek Bakiev was sworn in as the new Krygyzstan prime Minister:Mr Bakiev scored a landslide victory in the poll, winning 89% of the votes.

Schroeder Stays Soft

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HERE IS A VIDEO CLIP OF SCHROEDER’S ANTI-US RANT FROM TODAYGerman Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has kick-started his campaign with the same “Let’s Stay Soft” appoach he used in 2002.

Pearl Killer Accomplice Goes to Court

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Hashim Qadeer, an Islamic militant involved in the Danile Pearl, went to court in Pakistan on Saturday:Police captured Qadeer in the eastern city of Gujranwala on July 28, and officials later turned him over to Karachi police for questioning in connection with the kidnap-slaying of Pearl, who disappeared from Karachi on January 23, 2002.

Vincent Killed because of Illicit Love

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The reason for the murder of Steven Vincent was reported in the Scotsman, yesterday (via Internet Haganah):An American journalist who was shot dead in Basra last week was executed by Shiite extremists who knew he was intending to marry his Muslim interpreter, it has emerged.

A Response to Cindy

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Omar and Mohammed at Iraq the Model have a response for the Left Wing Democrat media and Cindy Sheehan:A Message to Cindy SheehanI realize how tragic your loss is and I know how much pain there is crushing your heart and I know the darkness that suddenly came to wrap your life and wipe away your dreams and I do feel the heat of your tears that won’t dry until you find the answers to your question; why you lost your loved one?I have heard your story and I understand that you have the full right to ask people to stand by your side and support your cause.

Ohio Honors Their Heroes

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Here is more on the “Other America”…Children gather with American flags to pay respect to fallen Marine, Daniel Nathan Deyarmin Jr.

Protesting for Nukes after Friday Prayers

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IRANIANS HIT THE STREETS TO PROTEST THE WEST AND THE IAEA AFTER FRIDAY PRAYERS,VIDEO HEREJust what are they saying at Friday prayers that gets these guys so fired up?Iranian men shout slogans in support of Iran’s nuclear program after Friday prayers at Tehran University today.

Iraqi Youth Protest for Children's Rights!

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Baghdad youth protested Thursday for Children’s Rights in Iraq!Some thirty youth gathered to demand ‘Children’s Rights’ are included in the drafting of the new Iraqi constitution which is taking place at the moment by the 71 members of the constitutional committee.

Today's Blogosphere Greatest Hits!

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Publius Pundit is exceptional as usual again today!Robert Mayer discusses the massive Anti-Expulsion Rally in Tel Aviv and his agreement with Natan Sharansky on the pullout from Gaza.A.M.

Texas Honors a Hero

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Is it too much to ask the media to report on a wonderful story like this from Comfort, Texas?

Pakistan Starts Student Deportations

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Pakistan deported two foreign madrassa students today.Pakistani religious students enjoy lunch at their religious school Jamia Islamia, Tuesday, Aug.

US Warns King of Nepal After Rebel Clashes

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THE US HAS WARNED THE KING OF NEPAL TO RETURN TO DEMOCRACY,VIDEO HEREThe government released six students accused of burning pictures of the ruling family.

Bavarian Outrage!

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(I realized “Horror in Bavaria” for a title to this post may be a bit over the top!)A new law in Europe may outlaw the dirndl worn by barmaids in Germany!

Corruption Immense in Oil for Food

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Over half of the companies paid illegal surcharges or bribes in the Oil for Food program!That ought to be headlines for a month if the media were were not so biased about their clear wish to print news that hurts the present administration and helps anyone else including the corrupt organization sitting in New York that opposes this country at every turn.Half of the 4500 companies that took part in the UN oil-for-food programme in Iraq allegedly paid kickbacks or illegal surcharges and are being given a chance to respond to the accusations.The UN-backed investigation will wrap up its work with a major report in early September on the US$64 billion operation and a final report in October on the companies involved in the purchase of Iraqi oil or sale of humanitarian goods under the programme, two top investigators told The Associated Press.

"Riyadh Triad" Released!

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The three Saudi democracy activists were convicted on May 15th of this year for leading a charge for a constitutional democracy.Robert Mayer at Publius Pundit reported yesterday the wonderful news that the jailed democracy activists in Saudi Arabia were to be released.

Sikh Protest in India

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Sikhs hit the streets of New Delhi in protest to a recent government decision this week.

Fall Guy Charged in "Oil for Food" Scandal

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DIRECTOR OF “OIL FOR FOOD” PROGRAM CHARGED WITH TAKING BRIBES,VIDEO HEREBonon Sevaon was charged in the Oil for Food scandal yesterday for pocketing $150,000 of the assumed billions of lost dollars from the free for all at the UN.

More Sad News from Beslan

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* Andrew at Siberian Light is reporting on more sad news from Beslan, North Ossetia tonight.

Can Gaza Officials Stop the Violence?

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Can Gaza officials stop the violence after the Israelis leave or will it contine to escalate?Palestinian Fatah members stormed the Red Crescent building in Gaza and started firing in the air, yesterday.

Finally…"The Great Raid"

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THE MUST SEE TRAILER TO MOVIE “THE GREAT RAID” IS HEREThis video clip is two minutes and well worth it!

Carnival of the Revolutions

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Blogrel, the Armenian , does an outstanding job this week with the Carnival of the Revolutions.I love the quote by John F.

Gaza Tension Mounts, Netanyahu Resigns

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VIDEO OF RISING TENSION IN ISRAEL INCLUDING NETANYAHU’S RESIGNATION, HEREBenjamin Netanyahu stepped down as Israel’s finance minister Sunday in a last-minute protest against next week’s Gaza pullout:Netanyahu, a hard-liner and former prime minister with ambitions to reclaim the top job, acknowledged Sunday that he will not be able to stop the withdrawal.

A New Junta Gets to Work in Mauritania

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VIDEO OF THE COUP IN MAURITANIA HEREThe new junta takes over in Mauritania and promises no member of the 17-man junta will run in elections they say will take place in less than two years.The Prime Minister stepped down today after the bloodless coup from last week.Military strong man Ely Ould Mohamed Vall says he will lead the northwest African state to democratic elections in two years at the most.

The Few, The Proud,… in Fallujah

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HOW THE MARINES TOOK FALLUJAH, VIDEO HERE(Please, do not bother to watch this if you have a weak stomach or are liberal and get upset about national defense.)As long as the liberal-democrat media does not take the fight out of America, we are assured success in Iraq.

Russian Sub Stranded, US Sends Help

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US, RUSSIAN & BRITISH RESCUERS HURRY TO THE SCENE AS THE STRANDED RUSSIAN SUB HAS ENOUGH OXYGEN TO LAST UNTIL MID-SATURDAY,VIDEO HEREMORE HERE ON THE SEVEN RUSSIAN SAILORS TRAPPED 600 FEET BENEATH THE SEA.

Questions Remain About Sudan Leader's Death

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Ugandan authorities are questioning the helicopter crash this week which killed veteran southern Sudanese leader John Garang.All previous official comments have insisted that the crash was an accident.

Egyptians Continue Anti-Mubarak Protests

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On Sunday, Anti-Mubarak protesters were brutally attacked by thugs at their demonstration in Cairo.The demonstration on Wednesday did not end with bleeding protesters fleeing the scene.Arab poet Ahmed Fuad Negm spoke to demonstrators and to “All Arab Regimes” at a democracy protest on Wednesday in Cairo:A 1,000 strong security force surrounded the 300-odd protestors who were brandishing banners or wearing T-shirts with slogans proclaiming “No to Mubarak,” “Freedom Now” and “Down with Mubarak”.Opponents of Mubarak have stepped up their campaign against his 24-year rule of the Arab world’s most populous country ahead of the first contested presidential election in Egypt next month.”The demonstration is a message to all Arab regimes who base their power on oppression from people opposed to monopolies and heriditary power,” said popular poet Ahmed Fuad Negm, referring to the likely succession of Mubarak’s son Gamal.The US State Department condemned the violence at the protest on Sunday in Cairo: “Down, down, Mubarak,” chanted some protesters.

Jordan Foils Attack, Arrests Zarqawi Members

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Jordan today arrested 17 suspects who were plotting to attack foreigners in the Kingdom:Security sources said on Thursday interrogation of the suspects revealed that six of them had ties with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, head of the al-Qaida network in Iraq, while the others belonged to an underground Saudi group known as the Brigades of the Holy Shrines.”They were planning attacks on foreign officers in the kingdom,” said one security source, referring to a plot to attack US military personnel who frequent five-star hotels while on leave from duty in neighboring Iraq.

Rove, Plame, Air America and Yellow Cake

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I am starting a rumor!I am not sure exactly how it is going to go, but it will include Karl Rove, Valerie Plame, Yellow Cake of some sort, and Air America.

Safia al-Suhail, Walking in her Father's Footsteps

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Her father was a tribal sheik who was shot in 1994 at his front door by Saddam Hussein’s former intelligence agency in Beirut (possibly paid for by “Oil for Food” money!), where the family had fled from Iraq.

Deadly Late Night Bomb Blast in Turkey

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BOMB BLASTS INJURED 6 ON TUESDAY AT A TURKISH RESORT,VIDEO HEREToday’s bomb blast in Istanbul kills two.Two people were murdered as they were getting into their car after leaving a wedding party around midnight this morning.

Al-Qaeda Warns London

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Ajazeera broadcast a videotape by Al-Quaeda #2 today warning London of more attacks:Osama Bin Laden’s lieutenant Ayman al-Zawahri has warned London will face more attacks because of Tony Blair’s foreign policy decisions.

Galloway Praises Iraq's Martyrs

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Saddam pal, George Galloway, continued to aide the enemy with new comments reported today from his trip to the Mideast: During a tour of the Middle East, Mr Galloway spoke of “poor Iraqis” using the most basic weapons to write the names of their towns “in the stars”.