Archive for June, 2008

Global stocks close dismal 1st half, outlook grim

Monday, June 30th, 2008

NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) – The worldwide credit crisis that burst onto investors’ radar screens nearly a year ago wiped out some $3.3 trillion in wealth from global stock market wealth in the first half of this year, and optimism for a second-half recovery is fading fast.
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Men’s Paris fashions blur gender boundaries

Monday, June 30th, 2008

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A model wears a creation by fashion house Christian Dior during the presentation of their Men’s Fashion Spring-Summer 2009 collection in Paris, Sunday, June 29, 2008. (AP)
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Giant Saudi field is key to boosting oil output

Monday, June 30th, 2008

KHURAIS OIL FIELD, Saudi Arabia (AP) — This massive oil field surrounded by the desolate sands of Saudi Arabia’s vast eastern desert feels like the middle of nowhere.
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PREPARING THE BATTLEFIELD

Monday, June 30th, 2008

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Operations outside the knowledge and control of commanders have eroded “the coherence of military strategy,” one general says.

The Bush Administration steps up its secret moves against Iran.
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Iran sentences man to death for spying for Israel

Monday, June 30th, 2008

TEHRAN (Reuters) – An Iranian court on Monday sentenced to death an Iranian businessman on charges of spying for Israel after a two-day trial, media said.
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State frees teachers to criticize evolution

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal

Global warming, origins of life, cloning also may be scrutinized
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German Prof.: Israeli athletes willfully sacrificed themselves in Munich massacre

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

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The iconic picture of a Black September terrorist standing on the balcony of an Olympic Village apartment after the Israeli athletes were taken hostage. (AP)
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Chief Palestinian negotiator: US proposes new Middle East talks

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Despite former statement, Ahmed Qureia tells Rice agreement with Israel possible by end of year. Top negotiator Erekat: Deal is doable, but nothing agreed
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The Peaceful Religion At Work In Society

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

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Murder Charge for Brother Whose Sister Shed Scarf
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MUSLIMS OFFENDED BY SNIFFER DOGS

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Looks like we now have another item to add to our ever growing LONG list of THINGS THAT OFFEND MUSLIMS.
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