Iran loses clout in Arab world
csmonitor.com — In the wake of its disputed election, Iran faces diminished support from some friends and hardening opposition among foes and is no longer a political demigod. The bloody spectacle of regime enforcers stamping out pro-democracy protests, dozens of deaths and torture is cracking down on Iran's influence on the region. (Submitted by israeligirl) More...
Boomerang kids: recession sends more young adults back home
features.csmonitor.com — Lack of jobs, the cost of housing, and school bills mean 'boomerang kids' can't afford to live on their own. And in years to come they'll be paying for the cost of borrowing to bail out the economy, too. (Submitted by amprather) More...
If prosecutors frame you and send you to jail, you can't sue
csmonitor.com — The US Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to consider an unusual question: Do Americans who have been framed by unscrupulous prosecutors for crimes they did not commit have a right to sue the prosecutors when the fraud is finally exposed? Legal experts and civil rights advocates are divided on the issue. (Submitted by nahsrocketeer75) More...
Did Clinton meet N. Korea's Kim Jong-il or his look-alike?
csmonitor.com — Analysts here are convinced that not all photos being released of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il, are really photos of Kim Jong-il. Instead, they say, a look-alike has been standing in for him on some of the 122 trips he's reportedly made this year. Even Bill Clinton may have gotten the treatment. (Submitted by nahsrocketeer75) More...
Meet the new U.S. point man on war crimes
csmonitor.com — New US ambassador for war crimes Stephen Rapp knows what it takes to prosecute man's inhumanity to man. The former district attorney has already prosecuted participants in the Rwanda genocide and former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor. However, the charge in Europe and Africa is that the US wants universal law for others but not for itself. (Submitted by nahsrocketeer75) More...
An underground challenge to China
csmonitor.com — An underground challenge to China (Submitted by eFreedom) More...
Floating house could ride New Orleans' floods
features.csmonitor.com — Architects have designed a floating house that can withstand up to 12 feet of water. It is long and narrow like the traditional New Orleans shotgun home and sits on a raised 4-foot base. It also has a front porch. But the home is contemporary in design, with sharp angles and energy efficient features like solar panels (Submitted by redwolfwalker) More...
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