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Freedom's Phoenix newsletter, May 17, 2008
FreedomsPhoenix.com — US sees need for "tangible action" on Iran -- Florida, Michigan delegates can't save Clinton -- Bernanke Requests Power to Pay Interest on Reserves -- US soldier refuses to serve in 'illegal Iraq war' -- DHS Wants to Spy on Americans -- Passport cards called security vulnerability -- Farm Bill Baloney -- TX checking how many sect 'girls' are womenMore… (World News)
Looming Dangers for Orphaned Burmese
nytimes.com — While the death toll in Myanmar continues to climb, international aid agencies are warning of a new kind of threat to the most vulnerable survivors, children.More… (World News)
Senate Moves Forward on (S. 1959) “Violent Radicalization a
waronyou.com — A companion piece of legislative flotsam to the House bill, “The Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007″ (H.R. 1955), the Democrat-controlled Congress seems ready to jettison Constitutional guarantees of free speech and assembly. The bill passed the House by a 404-6 vote in October. Twenty-three congress members More… (World News)
At 60, Israel remains true to its original mission - The Bos
boston.com — THERE IS a certain symmetry to the departure of Yossi Harel, who recently died at 90 in Tel Aviv, and the arrival of Israel's 60th birthday. Harel was the commander of a battered, second-hand ship that he renamed "Exodus" and sailed into legend.More… (World News)
The THK Based-Tourism of Bali
bebali.com — Tourism industry, in the opinion of I Gede Ardika, is not anything new or bizarre. Aside from being a Balinese man who was born and grew up in Bali and has made the tourism as his leading sector, he is also the former Minister of Tourism and Culture of the RI. More… (World News)
Ministers were told of need for Gulf war ‘excuse’
informationclearinghouse.info — ( backgrounder ) 06/12/05 "The Times" - - MINISTERS were warned in July 2002 that Britain was committed to an American-led invasion of Iraq and they had no to find a way of making it legal. The warning, in a leaked Cabinet Office briefing paper, said Tony Blair had already agreed to back military action to get rid of Saddam Hussein More… (World News)
Terrorist bombings: A failure of Indian intelligence
twocircles.net — The popular Indian tourist city Jaipur was hit with a series of bomb blasts on Tuesday resulting in over 80 people dead. Outside of the troubled regions of Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East, this is the tenth terror bombing in India targeting civilians since 2005. In what is now all too familiar, blame game and finger pointing have started afterMore… (World News)
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Democracy, Limited
nytimes.com — Robert Kagan argues that in the 21st century, repressive governments are enjoying a resurgence.More… (World News)
Anti-Semitic Hate Speech in the Name of Islam
spiegel.de — Though most Muslims reject Islamism and its propaganda, anti-Semitic messages from satellite channels like the Hamas-run Al-Aqsa are helping to bring a message of hate and intolerance to Europe.More… (World News)
Groups to host underprivileged during May's Millet exhibitio
chinapost.com.tw — Several charity organizations will play host to underprivileged groups during an exhibition of masterpieces by Jean Francois Millet at the National Museum of History starting from May 31, the organizations announced yesterdayMore… (World News)
Indian PM arrives in Bhutan
bhutantodays.blogspot.com — 16 May, 2008 - Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh of India arrived in Paro at 11:30 am today on a two-day state visit during which he is expected to address the first joint session of the Bhutanese parliament tomorrow.More… (World News)
PLN - F**K POLAR BEARS - PRIME TOP STORY!!
plnchannel.blogspot.com — Seriously, f**k those guys. More… (World News)
Marathon runner shares his polar experience - The China Post
chinapost.com.tw — Marathon runner Kevin Lin, who completed the Polar Challenge 2008 on May 8, told of his experience running in an extremely harsh environment during a news conference yesterday. More… (World News)
1 Child Dies, 1 Injured In Apartment Fire
wisn.com — Derek Mattingly, 7, died in the fire that consumed a two-unit apartment on Palm Street. A 2-year-old boy was taken to a Milwaukee hospital by Flight For Life.More… (World News)
