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Royalty Royalty is an absurd anachronism. It’s an ostentatious affront to the universal declaration that all people are created equal. Yet millions of people remain loyal to this imperial vestige of national governance. Mind you, many royals seem incapable of conforming their behavior to the standards of common decency, to say nothing of royal etiquette. But their behavior… Read more.
Just months ago, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko was heralded in Washington as the hero of Ukraine’s “Orange Revolution.” And, despite unsightly scars (from dioxin poisoning) that make him look more like a beastly ogre than the matinee idol he used to be, Yushchenko stood proud. A rare joint session of the US Congress showered him… Read more.
Celebrated in Washington… African leaders receive commendations and pledges of lots of cash for implementing democratic reforms in their respective countries during their visit to the White House in Washington, DC. From L-R: President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Festus Mogae of Botswana, President Bush, President Mamadou Tandja of Niger,… Read more.
Schapelle Corby – presumed innocent: Do I look like a criminal? Black Americans are very familiar with draconian prison sentences for minor drug offenses. But Australian Schapelle Corby could never have fathomed her fate when she decided to bring along a little home grown weed to keep her and her friends in a partying mood… Read more.
The US Congress welcomes Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko as the world’s latest hero of Democracy Yesterday, the newly elected president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, received a triumphal welcome before addressing a joint session of the United States Congress. Yushchenko thanked President George W. Bush for standing firm in his support for Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. He… Read more.
A suicide bomber struck in the heart of Tel Aviv last night, killing 4 Israelis and wounding many others. Israeli Prime Minister Sharon promises restraint, and Palestinian President Abbas vows swift justice. (Ironically, Israelis and Palestinians are both pointing fingers at Syrian-backed terrorists (Hezbollah) who they allege want to foment a permanent cycle of violence… Read more.
On February 20, 2005, President Hugo Chavez dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. According to Reuters, the Venezuelan leader informed his nation that President Bush had ordered a hit against him. But as evidence, he merely cited recent declarations by US officials branding him a “negative force” and “source of instability” in… Read more.
