LulzSec founder turned informant in hacker group criminal probe
Not anonymous anymore...
Top 5 Mid-East governments at risk of toppling
The Egyptians weren't the first peoples in the Arab world to rise up against an oppressive government in 2011. Before that Facebook group was made, the people of Tunisia rose up against their (now former) presi...
Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak steps down
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak has resigned as president after 18 days of protests by the country's people, and 30 years as the country's ruler.
The move was a surprise, as many thought Mubarak planned to step down y...
West is moving too slow on Egypt
Is Egypt ready for democracy? The question itself is insulting, and I'm not even Egyptian.
The main concern? If Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak leaves immediately, and elections are held within two mont...
US and Egypt: the contradiction between words and actions
Contradiction in rhetoric and action is a pretty standard feature of foreign policy for countries around the world. We were reminded of that this week; while President Obama and Secretary of State Hilary Clinto...
Arizona fights back against Westboro Baptist Church
In a move that should be emulated by all state governors, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed an emergency legislation last night in an effort to prevent members of Kansas' infamous Westboro Baptist Church from pick...
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot, social media erupts
Social media is praised for its role in bringing people from all walks of life, from all over the world, together in one forum to discuss and debate both public and private matters.
But when Rep. Gabrielle G...
Iran attacker to lose ‘eye and an ear’
A while ago, a Saudi Arabian court enlisted the help of doctors to find out whether severing the spinal cord of a convicted criminal (as punishment for his crime) would result in his death. The punishment w...
Wikileaks: An American’s perilous escape from Iran
Wikileaks. I know, I know, you’re probably sick of hearing about cables and embassies and what diplomat said what nasty thing about what leader. But, it’s only day four of nine in the latest Wikileaks saga, and...
Poll shows Americans think Iraq is safer after U.S. invasion
The Iraq war, is more abstract, there is no definition to it. To keep America safe, yes, to control the spread of Islamic extremists, yes. But how?
Afghans will go to the polls tomorrow
Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan will go ahead tomorrow, marred by allegations of fraud and tampering against election candidates, and, most recently, by the kidnapping of a candidate and 18 election work...
Fragile Middle East peace talks could soon be derailed
But, as each day passes, each day without an official announcement on whether the 10-month settlement construction freeze will be extended or lifted on Sept. 26, the pessimism outweighs the optimism.
Fatal fire department crashes leave Ontario town in shock
Two crashes, two days, same people.
Southern Sudan proposes animal-shaped cities
Right now, Southern Sudan has about 60 km of roads and health care services are rarely readily available for the country's populace.
Opposition to the opposition: Ground zero Islamic center
This morning I came across a wonderfully argued opinion piece in the New York Times by Dick Cavett, where he declares his opposition to the opposition. Here's an excerpt:
Biochar may help reverse climate change, widespread hunger
Two of today’s biggest social, moral and political issues -- global warming and hunger – could be partially reversed because of innovations by Amazon tribes thousands of years ago.
Technology can help those affected by Pakistan flood
Ironically, many of Pakistan's displaced are suffering from dehydration during the country's biggest flood in 80 years.
Six-month old baby has three transplant surgeries, symbolizes National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Weeks before his six-month birthday, doctors told Zach's parents he was about to die.
Wikileaks ‘whistleblower’ transferred to Virginia
Solider accused of leaking classified documents to Wikileaks in custody at Virginia Marine Corps base.
Middleton doctor allegedly wrote prescriptions for cash
A 73-year-old Middleton doctor who allegedly wrote prescriptions for painkillers and sedatives in exchange for cash is being held on $50,000 bail.
