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Pakistan's ruling coalition on Thursday announced it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, cranking up pressure on the U.S.-backed former general to resign.
State Can't Discriminate Against Christian College - August 05, 2008 (Jewish World Review)
The 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals, reversing a lower court decision, ruled that the state's denial of financial aid to students enrolled in the Lakewood-based Colorado Christian University was unconstitutional.
40 Million Credit Card Numbers Stolen - August 05, 2008 (FOX News)
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday the indictment of 11 people whom they say stole millions of credit card numbers from major retailers. Investigators say the thieves stole over 40 million credit and debit card numbers making this the largest credit card fraud and identity theft scheme ever in our nation's history.
Iran Faces New Sanctions - August 05, 2008 (FOX News)
The US government says Iran's response to an incentives package aimed at defusing a dispute over its nuclear program is unacceptable, making the prospect of new sanctions more likely.
Study Says Too Much Unmarried Sex on TV - August 05, 2008 (MSNBC)
A new study by the Parents Television Council includes a strongly worded condemnation of prime-time TV, contending it "seems to be actively seeking to undermine marriage by consistently painting it in a negative light." Scenes involving unmarried couples outnumbered scenes with married couples by a ratio of 4 to 1.
Israeli Prime Minister Olmert Will Not Seek Reelection - July 30, 2008 (FOX News)
Facing burgeoning corruption allegations and plummeting popularity, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Wednesday he will resign in September, throwing Israel into political turmoil and raising doubts about prospects for peace with the Palestinians and Syria.
RFID Becoming More Common - July 29, 2008 (AFP)
Radio Frequency Identification Devices are becoming more widespread. A Rhode Island school plans to electronically track the movements of students using Radio Frequency Identification Devices. In 2007, about 200 Alzheimer’s patients were implanted with non-GPS RFID chips. Meanwhile, IBM recently applied for a patent regarding a system that would not only place RFIDs on all clothing items, but also track those items of clothing on a global scale.
IDF Starts Using New Laser System - July 29, 2008 (Jerusalem Post)
Alongside production of the Iron Dome interceptor, Israel's leading developer of arms related technology is also in the midst of developing a solid-based laser system that is believed to be the future in short-range missile interception. A prototype of the model is already used by the IDF Southern Command to detonate explosive devices planted alongside the border fence.
Ahmadinejad Says U.S. Going Down - July 29, 2008 (FOX News)
Iran's president on Tuesday blamed the US and other "big powers" for global ills such as nuclear proliferation and AIDS, and accused them of exploiting the UN for their own gain, to the detriment of the developing world.
Massachusetts House Approves Out-of-State Gay Marriage - July 29, 2008 (FOX News)
Out-of-state gay couples should soon be allowed to marry in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts House voted 118-35 Tuesday to repeal a law that bans couples from marrying in the state if the unions would not be legal in their own states. The Senate voted in favor of repealing the law earlier this month and Governor Deval Patrick has said he will also approve it.
Home prices Fell at Record Pace in May - July 29, 2008 (Reuters)
Prices of US single-family homes plunged at a record pace in May, prices fell nearly 16 percent. A new report shows US consumer confidence remains near a 16-year low.
In Turkey, Bombs and Court Case Fuel Tensions - July 29, 2008 (WSJ)
Turkey's top court convened Monday to decide whether the country's popular ruling party must be banned on charges that it is steering the secular nation toward Islamic rule. Meanwhile, two terrorist bombings left 17 people dead, five of them children with 150 people injured.
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