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• A Big Day for Iraqi Sovereignty

  January 1, 2009 in Middle East, Military, Politics, Terrorism

  In the wee-hours of the new year, the U.S. turned over control of the Green Zone to the Iraqis. The Green Zone is includes the main palaces of former President Saddam Hussein, and is the heavily guarded diplomatic/government area where U.S. occupation forces live and work. This is a significant milestone in the country’s [...]

• No Truce Until Hamas Crippled

  December 30, 2008 in Middle East, Politics, Terrorism

  As European leaders prepare to meet in Paris and Arab leaders prepare to meet in Cairo in an attempt to speed the diplomatic process, Israel is ignoring calls to “halt military hostilities.” Taking the defensive action into its fourth day, Israeli leaders say it will continue until Hamas is crippled. Unlike previous actions [...]

• Hamas Vows Revenge for a Fight it Started?

  December 27, 2008 in Middle East, Politics, Rants, Terrorism

  After Hamas reneged (again) on a ceasefire agreement with daily rocket and mortar attacks by Gaza militants, Israel has launched a continuous barrage of air strikes against terrorist targets within the Gaza strip. So far 229 people have been killed in one of the bloodiest days for Palestinians in 60 years of conflict the [...]

• U.S. Best Bet in 2009

  December 26, 2008 in Business

  Compared to the those of other nations, the U.S. economy seems to be fairing pretty well. For the past few years under the umbrella of the weak dollar, the safe bets for investors were the fast-growing overseas economies like China and the Middle East. The dollar is now is up 14% against the [...]

• ‘Tis the Season…

  December 25, 2008 in Misc.