USA

Georgia On My Mind: This Is Not Our Fight

admin_huliq — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:31:12 -0500

Being an advocate for peace is a difficult and thankless task. As war zones wind down, others flare up, while success is heralded in Iraq, Afghanistan grows more unstable, and just when we think that an invasion of Iran has been avoided, the shit hits the fan in Eastern Europe.

Missile defence deal another thorn for Russia

admin_huliq — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:17:52 -0500

Just as months of negotiations seemed destined to end in deadlock, Poland and the United States have struck a deal to base part of a controversial US missile defence system on Polish soil. With a little help from recent events in the Caucasus?

Israel, U.S. Exacting Date Of Attack On Iran

admin_huliq — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:21:27 -0500

Al-Siyassa Kuwaiti daily quoted sources in Washington as saying that the date of an Israeli and American attack on Lebanon and Iran is approaching.

U.S. To Open Diplomatic Presence In Iran

admin_huliq — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:49:58 -0500

It seems that U.S. is abandoning the idea to go to war with Iran and coming toward the direction of peace and possibly going to the point of opening a diplomatic mission in the capital of Iran, Tehran. Certainly a very positive development and good for the world. The story from RFERL reads that USA, according to reports, will establish a diplomatic presence in Tehran.

Iraqi FM Says Security Pact With US 'Almost Finalized'

admin_huliq — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:08:53 -0500

Iraq's foreign minister says his government and the United States have "almost finalized" a long-term security pact.

US is the world's leading jailer: HRW

admin_huliq — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:58:40 -0500

The United States has 2.3 million people behind bars, more than any other country in the world and more than ever before in its history, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

Study shows China's inflation does not threaten US and Japan

harminka — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:27:36 -0600

There is no strong empirical evidence that inflation in China has a significant impact on inflation in the US and Japan. According to a study in China and World Economy published by Wiley-Blackwell, the recent rise in Chinese prices is unlikely to affect Japan or the US. Conversely, there is evidence that the inflation in the US has had some impact on Chinese inflation.

Tornadoes damage US southern states, strong in Atkins, Arkansas

admin_huliq — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:13:06 -0600

Tornadoes across four Southern states tore through homes, ripped the roof off a shopping mall and blew apart warehouses in a rare spasm of violent winter weather that killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more. The touch down was near Atkins, Arkansas.

Iran Dismisses US Concerns Regarding Tehran Space Program

seher — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:35:08 -0600

Iranian officials have dismissed U.S. concerns regarding the country's space program after launching a new rocket capable of carrying the first domestically-built satellite into orbit.

Polar bear hampers US plans

seher — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:16:56 -0600

The polar bear stands in the way of US plans to start sell-off of oil and gas drilling rights in Alaska.

India to Buy Military Transport Planes From United States

seher — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:45:50 -0600

India is set to buy six Hercules transport planes from U.S-based Lockheed Martin. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, this will be India's biggest arms deal with the United States, and a major departure in New Delhi's military purchasing policies.

US Tightens Canada Border Crossing Rules

seher — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:22:25 -0600

The United States has set tougher identification rules for U.S. and Canadian citizens who want to enter the country from Canada.