Guest Column

Service members in Iraq become U.S. citizens

CAMP VICTORY - The largest US naturalization ceremony to be held overseas took place April 12 at the Al Faw palace here. 259 service members representing 71 countries held up their right hands and pledged their allegiance to the country which they already defend - thus becoming America's newest citizens.

What Will Carter’s Meeting With Hamas Accomplish?

For the record, I am not surprised that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is traveling to Syria to meet with Hamas leader Khaled Meshal. The only thing about Carter’s visit that surprises me is that he didn’t go through with it sooner.

Right hand man set for life

One of the world's most dangerous terror suspects was last night preparing for a life on benefits in Britain after judges ruled that his deportation would breach human rights law. Abu Qatada, dubbed Osama Bin Laden's "truly dangerous" ambassador in Europe, could be released from jail within months following the Court of Appeal verdict.

International Climate Science Coalition appoints New Chairman

Paleoclimatology Expert Professor Tim Patterson of Carleton University to chair climate realist non-profit

Forging links between Canada and Poland

IS THERE a link between NATO and the travails of a Halifax investor in Poland?

Surge Brigade Redeploys Home

BAGHDAD - Soldiers from the 4th Bde, 1st ID are redeploying to Fort Riley, Kan., this month.

Pallywood Strikes again

At the recent closing arguments of the Mohammed al-Dura trial, France 2 screened a special video presentation about what happened at the Netzarim Junction on the fateful day. That presentation, which Charles Enderlin recently posted online, unfortunately relies on the same kind of staged footage as the original al-Dura video did. Professor Richard Landes blows the lid on this disingenuous video. Go to our Backspin blog to see Enderlin's footage and to comment on this story. The France2 presentation's in French, of course, but even if you mute the sound, you'll easily understand what Enderlin wants the images to convey.

Petraeus: Iraqis Want to Establish National Sovereignty

WASHINGTON — The GoI wants to establish itself as an independent entity that one day can stand on its own feet without U.S. assistance, the top U.S. military officer in Iraq testified before the House Armed Services Committee here Wednesday. “They want to do that as much as we do,” Army Gen. Petraeus, told House panel members.

“Martin Luther King, Jr. Was A Republican!”

Don't you find it just a little disingenuous for Democrats to pick Martin Luther King, JR. (MLK) as their hero and role model, when MLK was a Republican? "What".... you say!? "....... no way!"

The Media’s Delusional take on Multiculturalism

According to the Edmonton Journal’s editorial of April 4/08, “Prosperity in Diversity”, Canadians are just loving the transformation of their cities. Yeah right. Truth be told, Spike Lee could do a movie on what’s happening in my hometown of Vancouver, and no doubt a few other places.

Possible Stonehenge Discovery Made

The first archaeological dig since 1964 was begun last week at one of England’s most treasured sites, Stonehenge, and already a discovery has been made which has validated the scientists desire to dig in the first place.

Reports of intimidation plans as Zanu PF prepares for election re-run

Harare-Zimbabwe-As the post March 29 Zimbabwe harmonised election circus continues, reports of a plan by Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF to intimidate the rural electorate in the run up to a presidential run-off have been revealed. A top source in the armed forces, who cannot be named for obvious reasons, made revelations that top army officials and war veterans met in the capital city, Harare, this Monday, at Cranborne, to "map the way forward" in preparation for a presidential re-run.

Visiting China: for Trade or Charade?

TORONTO—(Epoch Times) A series of planned trips to China by elected officials in Canada has prompted concern over what message our country is sending the Chinese regime as reports of human rights abuses continue to pour out of that country in the lead up to the Beijing Olympic Games.

U.S. SF destroy AQI training camp, find large weapons cache in Jazeera Desert

BALAD - U.S. SF destroyed an AQI training camp and large weapons cache during a multi-day op, April 2 to April 5, in the Jazeera Desert. The cache included more than 20,000 rounds of 14.5 mm ammo, SA-7 surface-to-air missiles, a SA-7 battery, 14.5 mm machine guns, 68 mm rockets, TNT, suicide-vest charges, hand grenades, 82 mm mortar tubes, 82 mm mortar rounds, a 120 mm mortar tube, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, RPG warheads, and homemade explosives materials.

Pres. Bush Confers Highest Military Decoration on Fallen Navy SEAL

Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Monsoor, a Navy SEAL, was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor for diving onto a grenade to save his teammates. Monsoor also received the Silver Star for his actions in May during the same deployment in 2006, when he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to rescue and treat an injured teammate. WASHINGTON — President Bush posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor Tuesday, a Navy SEAL whose mortal sacrifice in Iraq saved the lives of two fellow SEALs and several Iraqi soldiers.

Google Earth Taking You Inside Refugee Camps

There is little doubt left in many minds that I am a Google-fanboy. I literally can’t see them doing anything wrong, and I will gladly pledge my allegiance to their worldwide domination; surely it is inevitable. Their latest mission though, only proves my view that they are in fact, a force for good. In an effort made in tandem with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Google has added a UNHCR layer to its Google Earth application and Google Maps web application. Now, instead of being hidden away from cameras, Google has brought the plight of the refugee in to our own living rooms.

International Technology Report sees Denmark at Top

The Global Information Technology Report is the world’s most respected assessment of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development process and the competitiveness across the planet. This year, after covering 127 economies across Earth, Denmark came out on top.

Tibet Repression Shadows Mayor’s China Trip

When Toronto Mayor David Miller departs for China next weekend, he's likely to be joined by a prominent supporter of the Chinese regime's crackdown in Tibet.

U.S. intel officials: Al-Qaeda nuclear attack in planning stages

Al-Qaida's nuclear attack against the US is in planning stages, top American intelligence officials have said.

Jewish philanthropist encounters anti semitic attack

I have to tell you of an experience I had last night that was so anti Semitic and frightening