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The “Panic” Of 2008 To The “Collapse” Of 2009
The country’s top trends forecaster, who accurately predicted
the “panic” of 2008 nearly a year before it unfolded, is
now ominously suggesting that next year will come to be known as “the
collapse of 2009?..
Russia
touts itself as ‘anti-American’ world power A New York Post columnist and former Bush foreign policy
adviser warns that the current Kremlin leadership is trying to extend
Russia’s sphere of influence beyond Asia, the Caucuses, and Europe.
Mumbai
Terrorists Were Aided By Indian Authorities Numerous disturbing details now strongly
indicate that the terrorists who indiscriminately slaughtered nearly
200 people in Mumbai were aided by some elements of the Indian security
apparatus responsible for protecting the city.
Iran
designs aircraft invisible to enemy eyes Iran says it has designed a radar-evading
aircraft capable of taking out high-value targets without being detected
by hostile radar systems.
Conservative
crowd cheers when Palin mentions 9/11, Iraq Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin charged through in Georgia
today to campaign on behalf of incumbent Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss,
throwing off sparks among the political press corps and likening the
Republican run-off candidate to her onetime running mate Sen. John McCain.
‘700,000
US children went hungry in 2007'
Some 691,000 children went hungry in the US in 2007, an alarming rise
of 50 percent over the previous year, Agriculture Department reported.
Mandelson at centre
of ‘ditch the pound’ row Lord Mandelson was at the centre of a row last night over 'secret'
plans to ditch the pound after an explosive claim that Britain is ready
to join the euro.
Obama
says S.Asia is chief threat to U.S.
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said on Monday militants based
in South Asia represented the biggest threat to the United States
and he was “absolutely committed” to eliminating the
threat of terrorism.
Nominee
Would Lead ID Program She Opposed
As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano, President-elect Barack
Obama’s choice for homeland security secretary, pledged that
her state would not cooperate with a major domestic security initiative,
the Real ID drivers’ license program.
Financial
crisis could trigger social unrest, warns UN chief
THE global financial crisis has brought an abrupt end to a long
era of economic growth, and if not handled properly it could result
in social unrest and political instability, according to the United
Nations.
