The Crystal Earth for Tuesday, August 1, 2006

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Tuesday, August 1, 2006

Has His Reign Finally Come To A Close?

It was announced early this morning that Fidel Castro, Cuba's long-standing Marxist dictator, had temporarily handed over the reins of government to his younger brother, Raul, who has held the position of Defense Minister, until he was well enough after surgery to reassume power. In a written... Sign in to see full entry.

Time Is Measured Differently In Israel

Nowhere near 48 hours, the amount of time Israel stated it would halt airstrikes against Lebanon, had expired when Israel began bombing again. Prime Minister Olmert announced there would be no cease-fire. Ground operations continued. Then Israel's Security Council gave the okay for an expanded... Sign in to see full entry.

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