Iran, who said they would stop enriching uranium for nuclear weapons, then said they wouldn't, then would, now says they'll only stop for a few months. The Captain is not so surprised.
Kofi Annan is disappointed that his son is likely involved in the Oil for Food scam while yet another scandal is revealed on his watch. William Safire has more on Mr Annan's troubles. Is it time for a Kofi break yet?
Conflict in the Ivory Coast appears to mark the end of the decolonization process for France. And even though we've had the video for a week, France is finally admitting it's troops did shoot into a crowd of civilians. Since the US wasn't involved, the media will likely not make a big deal about it. Meanwhile, back at home, French jihadists target potential jihadees.
Muslim extremists preach violence in Europe. "With a Koran in one hand and pistol in the other, the British rapper [Sheik Terra] calls for the murder of non-Muslims, including several world leaders, on a videotape." Nothing to see here, move along.
The outgoing Ukrainian president, Leonid Kuchma, is now lending his voice and calling for a revote as evidence mounts that there was blatant and widespread voter fraud. Hindrocket posts a firsthand account of goings-on in Kiev.
Cars stolen in Texas are smuggled across the border to Mexico and end up as car bombs in Iraq. How does this happen?
It appears the Medical Marijuana case before the Supreme Court has put Justices Kennedy and Scalia on the same side. Is this a sign of the appocalypse? Unfortunately it's the wrong side, in my opinion. Gina Holland thinks that the court will not take a Federalist view in this instance. Meanwhile, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philidelphia sides with Universities seeking to block military recruiters on campus. A large suit against car insurers was dismissed by the 11th Circuit. And all Guantanamo case motions have been divvied up between two justices, one a Carter appointee and the other a Bush appointee, much to the surprise of everyone.
Steve Gardner paid a price for speaking out. He's not complaining. But now that we know, perhaps we can do something?
A look at the blogosphere by an outsider who is now an insider.
British hotel chain offers free lodging to married couples whose names are Mary and Joseph. It's never too late to right a wrong, I guess.
Belly Dancers Against Bush are among those protesting against Bush in Canada today.
Utah law forbids cats and dogs from living together in the same house.
Watch out for the Hoola Hoop Pedestrian Crossing sign while driving today.
Robbery 101 - How to open doors.
