Russian Election Called Undemocratic by Observers
March 3, 2008
Dmitry Medvedev has commonly been referred to as Vladimir Putin’s chosen successor to the Russian presidency. Now that the results of the election are official (Medvedev won by a landslide), the flames of that idea are being fueled by comments made by European election observers Read more
Iraq Set to Hang “Chemical Ali”
February 29, 2008
After lengthy debate over the fate of three men, Iraq’s presidency council, whose members consist of President Jalal Talabani and two deputies, have approved plans to execute Ali Hassan al-Majeed, commonly referred to as “Chemical Ali.” Read more
Rivals in Kenya Approve Power-sharing Agreement
February 28, 2008
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga have called for an end to violence after signing a deal that would establish a power-sharing government. Violence had erupted along ethnic lines after Mr. Odinga (of the Luos tribe) accused Mr. Kibaki (of the Kikuyu tribe) of falsifying election results. Read more
“Osama bin London” and Co-conspirators Found Guilty
February 26, 2008
A 50-year-old UK citizen and three of his followers have been found guilty on various counts, including organizing terrorist training camps and encouraging others to commit murder. Mohammed Hamid, who has dubbed himself “Osama bin London,” has been described as a Muslim “street preacher” who conducted terrorist camp-style training in locations across the island of Great Britain. Read more
Fidel Castro Resigns
February 19, 2008
“I will not aspire to neither will I accept — I repeat I will not aspire to neither will I accept — the position of President of the Council of State and Commander in chief,” thus wrote Fidel Castro in the Cuban Communist Party-run newspaper Granma this morning. Read more
Kosovo Declares Independence
February 18, 2008
Both widespread celebrations and fervent protests have been taking place since a declaration of independence was issued by the leadership of Kosovo, the majority-Albanian province in southern Serbia, on Sunday. Read more
Iranian President Plans to Visit Iraq
February 14, 2008
March 2 has been announced as the day on which Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will make a “landmark visit” to Iraq’s capital. It will be the first time an Iranian leader has ever visited Iraq. Read more
Trial of 6 Guantanamo Detainees Becomes the Subject of Scrutiny
February 12, 2008
Since the Pentagon announced plans to prosecute six men suspected of planning and implementing the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, everyone from the UK’s foreign secretary to the 2008 presidential candidates are weighing in on the subject. Read more
Troubled Relationships Hamper the Fight to Save Afghanistan
February 7, 2008
Tensions between the U.S. & U.K. and their European allies have created grave concerns about the future of the Afghan nation. The problem is centered on Afghanistan’s troubled southern region, where, according to General Daniel McNeill, “the fight against Taliban resistance has been increasingly deadly, and the Europeans have balked” Read more
Former Congressman Indicted in Terrorism Conspiracy
January 17, 2008
Mark D. Siljander, a former Congressman from Michigan (1981-1987) and delegate to the United Nations, was indicted today on charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in connection with terrorist activities. Read more
