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Sunday, October 23, 2005

Brazil Refuses To Outlaw Sale Of Guns

Backed by the National Rifle Association, heavy advertising and lobbying in Brazil resulted in that nation not adopting a proposal to outlaw the sale of guns and ammunition to residents. It is estimated that 90% of the population own guns, about half of which are illegal. At present, Brazil leads... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Before It's Over, The Estimates Will Leave Pakistan Without A Population

Experts and analysts now believe the death toll in Pakistan could reach 79,000. In the meantime, the weather is not cooperating with releif efforts, which are further hampered by the remoteness of the region devastated by the earthquake and its successor temblors and aftershocks. Every day, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 16, 2005

The Toll Keeps Rising

The Pakistani president stated today that the death toll in his country will rise to 40,000 and may go a lot higher. Fears are mounting for the survivors in the desolate region -- temperatures are dropping, rain is falling along with snow, and the situation is looking bleak. That's all these people... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 13, 2005

Aftershocks, Snow and Rain Now Added To Pakistani Plight

The region of Pakistan and India just recently devastated by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake was visited again today by a series of aftershocks, one a 6.2 magnitude temblor. As if this weren't bad enough, it has begun to rain and snow in the mountainous region, making relief efforts, which were difficult... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Rice Plays Hypocrite In Kyrgyzstan

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan today extolling the virtues of democracy ad nauseum, promising American support of Kyrgyzstan (for use of the country as a jumping-off base into the Middle East), and calling for the country to have fairer elections.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 10, 2005

31,000

Officials in Pakistan and India are reporting terrible devastation along the border of their two countries that suffered a 7.6 earthquake over the weekend. The death toll is expected to reach 31,000. The United States has responded by pledging $50 million in aid. The European Union has pledged $5... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 8, 2005

The Toll Of the Earthquake Is Far Worse Than First Imagined

Pakistani officials have just announced that some 18,000 people have perished on the Pakistan side of the border hit by the 7.6 mignitude earthquake that shook the Kashmir region today. Indian officials have yet to announce an official estimate, but, given the heavy toll in Pakistan, it does not... Sign in to see full entry.

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If The Great Tsunami Tragedy Wasn't Bad Enough...

An earthquake registering 7.6 magnitude shook the Pakistan-India border today, killing more than 1700 people. An update on AOL stated that the bodies of 250 young girls were found crushed in their school in Pakistan. The shockwaves were felt as far away as Afghanistan and Bangladesh. What a terrible... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 24, 2005

Legendary Nazi Hunter Dies At 96

Simon Wiesenthal, the tireless researcher who refused to allow the Third Reich a moment's rest for their heinous "final solution", died this past week at his home in Vienna, Austria. Probably best known for his work in helping bring the notorious Adolf Eichmann, overseer of the notorious Auschwitz... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 18, 2005

Afghans Get Out The Vote

Afghans went to the polls today to elect members to their parliament. Independent observing agencies report that 30-35 % of the 12.4 million registered voters actually voted, down from the 75% (of 10 million registered) at the time of the presidential election. Despite the Taliban announced boycott... Sign in to see full entry.

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