Category Archives: World
Paul Vallely: Iran is dangerous. But attacked, it is more so
Paul Vallely: Iran is dangerous. But attacked, it is more so In ancient Persia, which is now Iran, there lived at the beginning of the third century a prophet by the name of Mani. He developed an exhaustive cosmology which … Continue reading
Tony Blair pelted with eggs and shoes at book signing
Tony Blair pelted with eggs and shoes at book signing London – Anti-war protesters pelted Tony Blair with eggs and shoes on Saturday as he attended the first signing of his memoirs in the Irish Republic. The former British prime … Continue reading
Chilean miners in good spirit as work on rescue tunnel begins
Chilean miners in good spirit as work on rescue tunnel begins The Chilean miners trapped 2.000ft below ground level will have to be the cause of their own rescue and clear 3,000 tonnes of broken rock to be freed from … Continue reading
Chilean miners’ rescue timeline message controlled by government
Chilean miners’ rescue timeline message controlled by government Chilean miners trapped nearly a half-mile underground will be home by Christmas, according to President Pinera. Some think this long estimate may be part of a political strategy aimed at avoiding disappointment. … Continue reading
“Tony Blair: I cried for Iraq war victims”
“Tony Blair: I cried for Iraq war victims” Tony Blair’s long-awaited memoir says the former British prime minister doesn’t regret the Iraq war — although he wept for its victims — and carries revelations about the politician’s alcohol use, his … Continue reading
Fidel Castro says was at death’s door, now better
Fidel Castro says was at death’s door, now better Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro told an interviewer there were times during his long illness when he was at death’s door but now he is mostly recovered and trying to avert … Continue reading
Putin belittles Russia’s political opposition
Putin belittles Russia’s political opposition Prime Minister Vladimir Putin disparaged Russian dissidents in crude street language in an interview Monday and said they would keep getting beaten if they kept holding unauthorized rallies. Read more on AP via Yahoo! News
Crist of rivals: ‘They have to stay in line’
Crist of rivals: ‘They have to stay in line’ A mere two months before the November general election, U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Crist said he’ll side with one of the major political parties if elected – he’s just not sure … Continue reading
Trapped Chilean miners could talk with family members on Sunday
Trapped Chilean miners could talk with family members on Sunday The 33 Chilean miners who have been trapped underground for more than three weeks could have a chance to talk directly with family members for the first time Sunday. Read … Continue reading
Chilean miners told of long wait for rescue
Chilean miners told of long wait for rescue Chilean miners trapped under Chile’s Atacama Desert will have been stuck underground longer than any others in memory — taxing authorities Thursday with unique challenges on coaxing them and their families through … Continue reading