Terrorism: Algerian women suicide bombers ‘poised to strike Europe’
Rome, (AKI) – European airports and other transport hubs are on “high alert” amid fears of a spate of attacks by Algerian female suicide bombers, Israeli intelligence website Debka said on Wednesday, citing counter terrorism sources. Security has been stepped up at London’s Heathrow, Amsterdam’s Schiphol and airports in Mocow, Berlin and Rome, as well […]
What is a Palestinian?
By Joseph Farah– Ever since I wrote a column last October called “Myths of the Middle East,” readers from around the world have asked me what is meant by the term “Palestinian.” The simple answer is that it means whatever Yasser Arafat wants it to mean. Arafat himself was born in Egypt. He later moved […]
Statistics: Majority of Muslims Support Suicide Bombings
A majority of Muslims in Palestine and Iraq support terrorism (53% and 61% respectively), while a large minority of Muslims in the UK support terrorism (25%). A further look into polls from the Pew Research Center for People and the Press has confirmed my previous conclusion; a majority of Muslims in most Islamic nations support […]
House Bill Would Force Lenders to Decide on Short Sales in 45 Days
Distressed homeowners looking for a way out of their mortgage that doesn’t involve foreclosure may find relief is on the way from a new bill introduced in the U.S. House. The legislation would impose a deadline on lenders to respond to short sale requests, requiring them to return an answer to the borrower within 45 […]
Islam Center’s Eerie Echo of Ancient Terror
Amir Taheri– Should there be a mosque near Ground Zero? In fact, what is pro posed is not a mosque — nor even an “Islamic cultural center.” In Islam, every structure linked to the faith and its rituals has a precise function and character. A mosque is a one-story gallery built around an atrium with […]
Sonora, Mexico is angry at the influx of Mexicans into Mexico.
The shoe is on the other foot and Mexicans from the State of Sonora, Mexico don’t like it. The State of Sonora is angry at the influx of Mexicans into Mexico. Nine state legislators from the Mexican State of Sonora traveled to Tucson to complain about Arizona ‘s new employer crackdown on illegal’s from Mexico […]
Obama Stimulus: $111 Million Created Only 55 Jobs!
The Los Angeles City Controller said on Thursday the city’s use of its share of the $800 billion federal stimulus fund has been disappointing. The city received $111 million in stimulus under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) approved by the Congress more than year ago. “I’m disappointed that we’ve only created or retained 55 […]
One Nation Under Revolt
First of a three-part series, excerpted from “Mad as Hell: How the Tea Party Movement is Fundamentally Remaking Our Two-Party System” The Tea Party movement has become one of the most powerful and extraordinary movements in recent American political history. It is as popular as both the Democratic and Republican parties. It is potentially strong […]
Rep. Taylor becomes first Dem to back repealing health reform
A Democratic lawmaker signed onto a Republican petition to repeal healthcare reform. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) signed onto a discharge petition drafted by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), Taylor’s office confirmed. His office would not offer any additional comment. Taylor is the first Democrat to sign onto the petition, a reflection of the tough electoral climate […]
U.S. Poverty Rate Jumps To 14.3 Percent
The poverty rate jumped to 14.3 percent in 2009, up from 13.2 percent a year earlier and the highest rate since 1994, the Census Bureau said Thursday. Last year, a record 43.6 million people were in poverty, up from 39.8 million in 2008 — the third consecutive increase. “The number of people in poverty in […]
‘It’s hell. I can’t stand it!’ What Michelle Obama REALLY thinks of being First Lady
Michelle Obama thinks being America’s First Lady is ‘hell’, Carla Bruni reveals today in a wildly indiscreet book. Miss Bruni divulges that Mrs Obama replied when asked about her position as the U.S. president’s wife: ‘Don’t ask! It’s hell. I can’t stand it!’ Details of the private conversation, which took place at the White House […]
