Archive for: October, 2009

Maldives: A Bold and Historic Step for Change

A couple of days ago, the awareness campaign for climate change got a new boost when the government of the Indian Ocean republic of The Maldives held an underwater cabinet session that lasted for around 30 minutes.

Preview of Ramzy Baroud’s ‘My Father was a Freedom Fighter’

As a freedom fighter’s son, Baroud’s book is proof of a people’s persistence to survive, endure, and ultimately prevail in their historic quest for liberation, because of heroic men like father and son Baroud who’ll accept no less.

Af-Pak: Opportunity for a Regional Initiative

President Obama has acknowledged that he is in the midst of a decision making exercise brought on by the McChrystal report, saying, ‘”I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you [troops] into harm’s way.” The pause owes to General McChrystal’s position in his report that, “Failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent [...]

U.S. Economy: Are You Ready for the Next Crisis?

Evidence that the US is a failed state is piling up faster than I can record it. One conclusive hallmark of a failed state is that the crooks are inside the government, using government to protect and to advance their private interests. Another conclusive hallmark is rising income inequality as the insiders manipulate economic policy for their enrichment at the expense of everyone else.

Upcoming Iraq Election Seen as Key to Promote Investments in Oil Sector

With a general election in Iraq scheduled for January 2010, the U.S. is encouraging the Iraqi legislature to pass the requisite election law, while international oil corporations continue to compete for contracts to exploit Iraq’s natural energy resources.

Iran: Charges of U.S. Support for Terrorist Group Resurface

Iranian officials have accused the U.S. and British governments of involvement in a terrorist attack on Sunday that killed or injured dozens.

US Joins Ranks of Failed States

Americans have no greater enemy than their own government. Washington is controlled by interest groups that enrich themselves at the expense of the American people. The one percent that comprise the superrich are laughing as they say, “let them eat cake.”

Australia’s International Education Reputation Faces Stern Test

Dissatisfaction in Melbourne’s Indian community over what it sees as a decline in public safety and support from international education campuses may damage Australia’s $15 billion education export industry, according to an international student group.

Why I appreciate Press TV

While the Iranian people might not otherwise find a simple exposure of their country’s innumerable historical, architectural, and archeological sites in the national media, Press TV commendably acquaints its global audience with the priceless heritage of Iranian civilization.

Book Review: Aspects of the Quràn

Aspects of the Quràn by Syed Zahoor Ahmad sets out to “clear some of the misconceptions surrounding Islam and present it in its true colors” by presenting nine aspects of Islam that are commonly misrepresented in the West.

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