added 2007 Mon Jun 11 6:38:46 by populist
The US and Israeli air forces have began a week-long joint military exercise in southern parts of the occupied Palestinian territories.
The US and Israeli air forces have began a week-long joint military exercise in southern parts of the occupied Palestinian territories.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 17:50:13 by puiahappy
WASHINGTON: General Peter Pace will step down as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff in September, and the US Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, will recommend that Admiral Michael Mullen, of the navy, replace him as the President's top military adviser.
WASHINGTON: General Peter Pace will step down as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff in September, and the US Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, will recommend that Admiral Michael Mullen, of the navy, replace him as the President's top military adviser.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 21:55:59 by ameliog
It is no secret that American drivers are fond of their gas guzzlers. But it may prove tougher than anyone thought to persuade them to switch to greener vehicles.
It is no secret that American drivers are fond of their gas guzzlers. But it may prove tougher than anyone thought to persuade them to switch to greener vehicles.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 5:27:09 by tehranchik
When the Iranians established a religion-based gov't, the U.S. considered them enemies.
When the Iranians established a religion-based gov't, the U.S. considered them enemies.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 5:27:09 by tehranchik
When the Iranians established a religion-based gov't, the U.S. considered them enemies.
When the Iranians established a religion-based gov't, the U.S. considered them enemies.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 18:05:49 by ameliog
The Antarctic base occupied by British explorer Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole on foot early last century has been included on a list of the world's 100 most endangered sites.
The Antarctic base occupied by British explorer Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole on foot early last century has been included on a list of the world's 100 most endangered sites.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 13:49:22 by rorarorekuku
President Putin need not worry about the US missile defense system as it does not work, according to a group of US scientists. The Union of Concerned Scientists made this statement even President Bush prepares to meet with his Russian counterpart tomorrow in Germany.
President Putin need not worry about the US missile defense system as it does not work, according to a group of US scientists. The Union of Concerned Scientists made this statement even President Bush prepares to meet with his Russian counterpart tomorrow in Germany.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 21:18:14 by tehranchik
The first study to rank nations and regions according to their peacefulness has put China at No 60 and the United States at 96.
The first study to rank nations and regions according to their peacefulness has put China at No 60 and the United States at 96.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 16:41:26 by TechnologyExpert
As U.S. jets roared overhead, Mahdi Army militiamen on Sunday battled with Iraqi troops and local police searching for two militia leaders in the southern city of Diwaniyah. At least three people were killed and 24 wounded, official Iraqi sources reported.
As U.S. jets roared overhead, Mahdi Army militiamen on Sunday battled with Iraqi troops and local police searching for two militia leaders in the southern city of Diwaniyah. At least three people were killed and 24 wounded, official Iraqi sources reported.
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added 2007 Sun Jun 3 14:25:47 by zaph22
So far we have not received any report of death resulting from using the toothpaste. The U.S. handling (of this case) is neither scientific nor responsible," China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement posted on its Web site over the weekend.
So far we have not received any report of death resulting from using the toothpaste. The U.S. handling (of this case) is neither scientific nor responsible," China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement posted on its Web site over the weekend.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 16:11:51 by zaph22
More than four years after the fall of Baghdad, the United Nations is spending millions of dollars in Iraqi oil money to continue the hunt for Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
More than four years after the fall of Baghdad, the United Nations is spending millions of dollars in Iraqi oil money to continue the hunt for Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction.
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 19:35:51 by ameliog
Our Founding Fathers would surely be confounded today by the way the democratic system upon which they founded this country is running out of steam.
Our Founding Fathers would surely be confounded today by the way the democratic system upon which they founded this country is running out of steam.
added 2007 Thu May 31 17:16:37 by populist
One of the candidates put forward by Boozman is former Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court Betty C. Dickey. Dickey has longstanding ties to Griffin
One of the candidates put forward by Boozman is former Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court Betty C. Dickey. Dickey has longstanding ties to Griffin
added 2007 Thu May 31 1:19:12 by TimALoftis
Wednesday the Department of Justice informed the House and Senate Judiciary Committees that it was expanding an internal investigation into the bungled firings of eight U.S. attorneys.
Wednesday the Department of Justice informed the House and Senate Judiciary Committees that it was expanding an internal investigation into the bungled firings of eight U.S. attorneys.
added 2007 Wed May 30 19:34:55 by SusanParrish
Exact Quote: ROSIE: I'm saying that if you were in Iraq and another country, the United States, the richest country in the world invaded your country and killed 655,000 of your citizens, what would you call us?
Exact Quote: ROSIE: I'm saying that if you were in Iraq and another country, the United States, the richest country in the world invaded your country and killed 655,000 of your citizens, what would you call us?
added 2007 Wed May 30 18:53:38 by SusanParrish
Videos from servicemen telling why they proudly serve in the United States Military.
Videos from servicemen telling why they proudly serve in the United States Military.
added 2007 Wed May 30 3:17:39 by zaph22
"Your failure to meet our demands ... means that you and your people will, Allah willing, experience things which will make you forget about the horrors of September 11, Afghanistan and Iraq, and Virginia Tech," said the bearded Gadahn, addressing his comments to President George W. Bush.
"Your failure to meet our demands ... means that you and your people will, Allah willing, experience things which will make you forget about the horrors of September 11, Afghanistan and Iraq, and Virginia Tech," said the bearded Gadahn, addressing his comments to President George W. Bush.
added 2007 Mon May 28 15:10:47 by charbarred
Much of the western U.S. may be headed into a prolonged dry spell "perfect drought," scientists say, that could persist for generations.
Much of the western U.S. may be headed into a prolonged dry spell "perfect drought," scientists say, that could persist for generations.
added 2007 Mon May 28 8:21:18 by TechnologyExpert
Last June, U.S. immigration officials were presented a plan that supporters said could help slash waiting times for green cards from nearly three years to three months and save 1 million applicants more than a third of the 45 hours they could expect to spend in government lines. It would also save about $350 million. The response? No thanks.
Last June, U.S. immigration officials were presented a plan that supporters said could help slash waiting times for green cards from nearly three years to three months and save 1 million applicants more than a third of the 45 hours they could expect to spend in government lines. It would also save about $350 million. The response? No thanks.
added 2007 Sun May 27 16:26:24 by TimALoftis
Gonzales, the president's lawyer and Texas buddy, is twisting slowly in the wind, facing a vote of no confidence from the Senate.
Gonzales, the president's lawyer and Texas buddy, is twisting slowly in the wind, facing a vote of no confidence from the Senate.
added 2007 Sat May 26 7:33:40 by zaph22
The US appears to have rejected draft proposals by Germany for G8 members to agree tough measures in greenhouse gas emissions, leaked documents have shown.
The US appears to have rejected draft proposals by Germany for G8 members to agree tough measures in greenhouse gas emissions, leaked documents have shown.
added 2007 Fri May 25 17:26:14 by catstevens
NEW YORK (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said his voluntary plan to cut greenhouse gases is on track, citing a 2006 dip in U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, but environmentalists say the change is a temporary blip that goes against an overall trend.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said his voluntary plan to cut greenhouse gases is on track, citing a 2006 dip in U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, but environmentalists say the change is a temporary blip that goes against an overall trend.
added 2007 Thu May 24 2:20:46 by populist
Both Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and his former chief of staff Kyle Sampson approved a plan to bypass the Senate and install Karl Rove-protege Tim Griffin as U.S. attorney in Arkansas.
Both Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and his former chief of staff Kyle Sampson approved a plan to bypass the Senate and install Karl Rove-protege Tim Griffin as U.S. attorney in Arkansas.
added 2007 Sat May 19 8:51:22 by bubba2
Even as he came under renewed political pressure this week, Alberto Gonzales faced sharp criticism from many of his own US attorneys at a private meeting in San Antonio. Over a dozen US attorneys spoke during the morning session, most of them expressing concern about the scandal's impact on their own offices and the overall image of the department.
Even as he came under renewed political pressure this week, Alberto Gonzales faced sharp criticism from many of his own US attorneys at a private meeting in San Antonio. Over a dozen US attorneys spoke during the morning session, most of them expressing concern about the scandal's impact on their own offices and the overall image of the department.
added 2007 Sat May 19 3:27:08 by Alexia
Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat from Mobile, said Friday he is pushing for a "no confidence" vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Davis and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., both former federal prosecutors, said they would introduce the symbolic resolution urging Gonzales' resignation on Monday. Two Democratic senators, Chuck Schumer of New York and Dianne Feinstein of California, said earlier this week they would offer a similar resolution stating that Gonzales was too weakened to remain on the job.
Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat from Mobile, said Friday he is pushing for a "no confidence" vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Davis and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., both former federal prosecutors, said they would introduce the symbolic resolution urging Gonzales' resignation on Monday. Two Democratic senators, Chuck Schumer of New York and Dianne Feinstein of California, said earlier this week they would offer a similar resolution stating that Gonzales was too weakened to remain on the job.
added 2007 Tue May 15 2:36:58 by berkeley
If the House Judiciary Committee session Thursday starring Alberto Gonzales produced few revelations about the suspicious dismissal of eight (or nine or more) U.S. attorneys, the hearing did clarify a critical political reality. No matter how discredited he is, this attorney general will not resign.
If the House Judiciary Committee session Thursday starring Alberto Gonzales produced few revelations about the suspicious dismissal of eight (or nine or more) U.S. attorneys, the hearing did clarify a critical political reality. No matter how discredited he is, this attorney general will not resign.
added 2007 Mon May 14 19:12:01 by KelLuv
BAGHDAD - An al-Qaida front group that claims it has captured American soldiers warned the United States on Monday to stop searching for them and suggested it attacked the U.S. convoy as revenge for the rape and murder of a local teenager last year.
BAGHDAD - An al-Qaida front group that claims it has captured American soldiers warned the United States on Monday to stop searching for them and suggested it attacked the U.S. convoy as revenge for the rape and murder of a local teenager last year.
added 2007 Sun May 13 22:10:44 by bubba2
The evidence from the Senate investigation of the unprecedented firing of 8 U.S. attorneys shows an attorney general whose misjudgments are profound, and who is complicit in the greatest politicization of the U.S. Department of Justice since the Nixon administration. Here are some of the particulars of why Alberto Gonzales should go.
The evidence from the Senate investigation of the unprecedented firing of 8 U.S. attorneys shows an attorney general whose misjudgments are profound, and who is complicit in the greatest politicization of the U.S. Department of Justice since the Nixon administration. Here are some of the particulars of why Alberto Gonzales should go.
added 2007 Sun May 13 20:08:22 by tehranchik
The U.S. said Sunday it is willing to talk to Iran if discussions deal only with Iraq, where the Bush administration says Tehran is undermining the Baghdad government and exporting deadly roadside bombs.
The U.S. said Sunday it is willing to talk to Iran if discussions deal only with Iraq, where the Bush administration says Tehran is undermining the Baghdad government and exporting deadly roadside bombs.
added 2007 Sun May 13 0:27:32 by gatitabonitasen
By many tangible measures, the U.S. health care system isn't much to brag about. For example, the World Health Organization reported that in 2000 the U.S. ranked 24th in the world in "healthy life expectancy." "Basically, you die earlier and spend more time disabled if you're an American rather than a member of most other advance
By many tangible measures, the U.S. health care system isn't much to brag about. For example, the World Health Organization reported that in 2000 the U.S. ranked 24th in the world in "healthy life expectancy." "Basically, you die earlier and spend more time disabled if you're an American rather than a member of most other advance
