Archive | May, 2009
Iran Sends Warships to International Waters, Rejects West’s Nuke Proposal
In case you were wondering how things were going in the talks with Iran, they’re going, er, not so well. Not so well at all. The Islamic Republic has sent six warships to the Gulf of Aden in a show of strength to the international community, apparently in addition to the two it had dispatched [...]
China, Russia Respond to Nuke Test; Moon Joins In
25. May 2009
Both Russia and China have responded to last evening’s nuclear and missile tests by North Korea, expressing their displeasure with the news. The People’s Republic of China said it was “resolutely opposed” to the DPRK’s nuclear test, urging its ally to halt any future actions that could worsen the situation. Reports indicate that Beijing was [...]
Your Guide to the British Expenses Scandal
25. May 2009
S. Weasel has it all broken down for us Yanks. It’s quite a bit more serious than I had imagined. You really need to read the whole thing (it explains the domestic anger and how MPs tried to cover the whole thing up), but here’s a money quote: Members of the British Parliament are expected [...]
North Korea Conducts Two Additional Missile Tests
25. May 2009
North Korea conducted two additional short-range missile tests overnight, Yonhap news reports. That’s in addition to a short-range missile test this past weekend and, of course, the underground nuclear test that occurred late Sunday. The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session later today to determine how to respond to the latest actions [...]
Breaking: Bomb Explodes in Manhattan; No Immediate Injuries
25. May 2009
A bomb has exploded outside of a Starbucks on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, apparently planted on a bench outside of the coffee shop on Third Avenue and 92nd Street. Local media reports that NYPD bomb squad is now on the scene, and there are (luckily) no immediate reported injuries. Update: Doesn’t sound like the most [...]
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles, Too?
25. May 2009
The DPRK reportedly launched short-range ballistic missiles from its Musudan-ri facility in the northeastern region of the country shortly after the underground nuclear test. The type of missile launched appears to be the KN-02 missile, capable of carrying a nuclear, chemical, or conventional payload about 130km. North Korea launched the same type of missile from [...]
Breaking: North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test; Missiles Too?
24. May 2009
North Korea has conducted a successful nuclear test, Pyongyang and global intelligence officials confirm. Apparently the USGS and South Korean officials detected what appeared to be a 4.7 magnitude near the DPRK city of Kimchaek. The Japanese government has demanded an emergency session at the United Nations Security Council in regards to the test. Russia [...]
President Obama: We’re “Out of Money”
23. May 2009
CSPAN is running an exclusive interview with President Obama today, in which he’s asked when the United States will run out of money due to the rising deficits. The president responds: “We are already out of money.” Via Drudge Report. More soon. Update: Here’s the transcript from CSPAN: SCULLY: Yet, it all (socialized health care) [...]
Obama Advisor: Obama’s Goal Isn’t to Reduce Abortions
22. May 2009
Spoken at a meeting of abortion advocates and opponents, apparently called to pretend that the president actually cares about finding “common ground” and hearing both sides on the issue. I noted that there are three main ways the administration can reach its goals: by what it funds, its messages from the bully pulpit, and by [...]
US To Lose AAA Debt Rating?
22. May 2009
Boy, the news just keeps getting better. A quick review: Consumer spending is down, unemployment is up, no new job growth is projected for the rest of the year, half of every dollar we spend we’re borrowing, and the deficit is now projected to be higher than anyone thought. And now this… “It’s very important [...]
25. May 2009
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