I wish I could find it in my heart to watch the Olympics this year. Being a sportsphobe, it is interesting for me to see games that are truly unique and not imbued with all the macho and idolatry that so dominates this country's three big B's. I guess this year just reminds me too much of 1936.
While criticizing Chinese authorities for lack of religious and political freedom, President Bush was caught flat-footed by the rebuke issued by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who responded, “We firmly oppose any words or acts that interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, using human rights and religion and other issues.”
Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in southern Philippines after fierce clashes between Muslim separatists and government troops broke out.
The US must provide a "clear timeline" to withdraw its troops from Iraq as part of an agreement allowing them to operate in Iraq beyond this year, Hoshiyar Zebari, Iraq's foreign minister, has said.
The White House has warned Russia that continued military aggression in Georgia could have "significant, long-term impact" on relations with the US and the international community.
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Isaac Hayes, the legend and Academy award winning musician has died.
