Day: September 18, 2012
International Relations
Middle East
Egypt Orders the Arrest of U.S.-Based Coptic Christians Responsible for Controversial YouTube Video
Police in California have detained Nakoula Basseley Nakoula in connection with the controversial YouTube video “The Innocence of Muslims,” that has sparked riots and protests in Muslim countries throughout the globe. Egypt has also issued an arrest warrant for the controversial Florida preacher Terry Jones, famous for leading a ceremony to burn Qurans, who is […]
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News
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Brown Vows to Deport Non-Australian Protesters Upset over YouTube Video Insulting Islam
After protests in Australia against the anti-Islam YouTube video featured children holding signs calling for the beheading of those who insult Islam, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Brown has vowed to deport any non-Australians violently involved in such protests. Australian Senator Cory Bernardi claims that the signs and the encouraging of violence serve as “wakeup calls” […]
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North Korea News Today
Russia Writes Off $10 Billion of North Korean Sovereign Debt
Making good on promises made with the late Kim Jong-il at a conference in Ulan-Ude, Siberia, Russia has announced today that it will forgive 90% of North Korea’s $11 billion dollar debt. While $10 billion will be written off immediately, another $1 billion will be spent toward mutual economic development projects. “The North Korean-Russian debt […]
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Newly Appointed Japanese Ambassador to China Collapsed on the Streets of Tokyo, Died Later in Hospital
Japan’s newly appointed ambassador to China collapsed on the streets of Tokyo and died shortly thereafter according to the Telegraph. Shinichi Nishiyama, 60, died after hospitalization and Tokyo Police have thus far ruled out any type of foul play. In what is a case of poor timing, the ambassador’s death comes right when the relationship […]
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1,000 Chinese Fishing Boats Sailing for the Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands in Latest Escalation between Japan and China
The Japan Times is reporting that 1,000 Chinese fishing boats are heading towards the disputed Senkaku / Diaoyu islands in a display of unity with the PRC’s official stance on Japan’s announced plan to purchase the disputed islands and nationalize the territory. The arrival of thousands of Chinese fishermen could complicate matters between the two […]
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News
Is a Spanish Bailout Coming?
The Economist asks why Spain has not yet taken full advantage of the bond buying scheme announced by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, a plan that was designed specifically to aid countries in Spain’s economic condition. Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy’s reluctance to admit Spain’s need for a bailout has complicated the ability of the […]
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130 Prison Inmates Escape Through Tunnel in Piedras Negras, Mexico
The director of the prison is in custody after more than 130 inmates escaped from a prison in Piedras Negras by digging a tunnel out of the facility. The area is close to the border Mexico shares with the United States and police units as well as Mexican army convoys were dispatched to search for […]
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Video
iStupidity: Apple Store Robber Smashes Storefront, Steals Ten iPads, Destroys His BMW
In a maneuver that will surely go down in history as one being well worth it, a Los Angeles resident is charged with using his 2003 BMW X5 SUV to drive through the front of an Apple Store in Temecula, CA to steal iPhone and iPad display models. After performing a thorough cost-benefit analysis, the […]
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