U.S.
Troops Heading for Haiti to Boost Security, Aid
More U.S. troops are arriving in Haiti today after the American commander
on the ground said that security must be improved to ensure aid reaches
survivors of last week’s earthquake.
New
York Times Ready to Charge Online Readers
New York Times Chairman Arthur Sulzberger Jr. appears close to announcing
that the paper will begin charging for access to its website, according
to people familiar with internal deliberations.
Control
orders were unlawful says judge
Two terrorism suspects have won a landmark High Court ruling quashing
their control orders and paving the way for them to claim compensation.
Google
probing possible inside help on attack
Google is investigating whether one or more employees may have helped
facilitate a cyber-attack from China that the U.S search giant said
it was a victim of in mid-December, two sources told Reuters today.
Airport
scanner companies queue for business after ‘underpants bomber’
The alleged “underpants bomber” who tried to blow up
flight 253 to Detroit on Christmas Day has triggered a vigorous
commercial race to cash in on a $600m (£370m) opportunity
to fit airports with full-body scanners detecting concealed explosives. Why
is Blackwater/Xe in Somalia?
Press TV reports that “There are . . . allegations of US-sponsored
bomb plots in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. As of 12 Jan 2010,
at least 18 people have been killed in clashes between rival factions
in southern and central Somalia, and there are reports that Blackwater/Xe
mercenaries have entered the country.” That’s for starters.
Taxpayers’
millions paid to Indian institute run by UN climate chief Millions of pounds of British taxpayers’ money is being
paid to an organisation in India run by Dr Rajendra Pachauri, the
controversial chairman of the UN climate change panel, despite growing
concern over its accounts.
Wave
Of Suicide Bombings Hits Kabul
Gun battles have raged on the streets of Kabul after the Taliban
launched a wave of deadly suicide bombings in the Afghan capital.
Chavez
says U.S. occupying Haiti in name of aid Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez
on Sunday accused the United States of using the earthquake in Haiti
as a pretext to occupy the devastated Caribbean country and offered
to send fuel from his OPEC nation.
Guest
Post: The Banker Bonus Diversion
I am so tired of the absolute nonsensical and foolish approach in
regards to Banker Bonuses taken by both the Obama administration
as well as the bankers themselves.
Government
in the Bedroom — and Everywhere Else
Left-liberals, when discussing abortion on demand, often declare:
“We don’t want government in the bedroom.” While
I am not arguing about abortion rights, I will point out how the
left really wants government in our homes.
Police
rake in £400 million from middle-class fines
Fines for minor middle class crimes such as speeding, dropping litter
and putting bins out on the wrong day are netting the police and
town halls more than £400 million a year, new figures suggest.
