A research conducted by Brown University approximated the US war on Afghanistan, Iraq, plus the counterinsurgency in Pakistan to amount to $4 trillion. In addition to this, these wars leave 225,000 dead, both civilians and soldiers. The research group which is consisted of economists, anthropologists, lawyers, humanitarian personnel, and political scientists estimated that the sole expenditures in […]
Thursday June 30 2011, 3:15 AM EDT | Posted in
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Even though Greg Oden has been Portland’s headache these past few years, the franchise chose to stand behind him, even coming to the point of offering him an $8.8 million qualifying offer to keep him until the coming season. This move is prompted according to Trail Blazers by president Larry Miller because, “Despite the setbacks he’s […]
Thursday June 30 2011, 3:13 AM EDT | Posted in
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On top of the failures that the US congress has had over the debt limit negotiations, US President Barrack Obama scolded the congress, even citing that his daughters do their homeworks ahead of time. Obama said in a press conference, “Malia and Sasha generally finish their homework a day ahead of time.” The conference was […]
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A general strike disturbed services in Greece,and violence erupted outside the Parliament on Tuesday. The protesters are demonstrating their disagreement with tax increases and spending cuts essential for the country to receive critical bailout funds that will prevent a potentially disastrous default. During the strike, lawmakers were inside the parliament debated new austerity measures which […]
Wednesday June 29 2011, 2:44 AM EDT | Posted in
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A day after the elimination of the Williams sisters, and the first overall ranked Caroline Wozniacki, the three women who dealt the favorites their losses were handed down their own defeats. Capping the women’s semifinal showdown is Maria Sharapova who dominated 24th seed DominikaCibulkova, 6-1, 6-1. Slowly returning from her 2008 shoulder injury, Sharapova showed […]
Wednesday June 29 2011, 2:35 AM EDT | Posted in
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The Los Alamos fire threat has prompted officials to order the evacuation of the government nuclear facility. Wildfires have sparked in the northern portion of the town where the famous laboratory is located. Firefighters of Los Alamos county are still trying to put out many spot fires as of Tuesday. Another crew that worked […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 11:01 AM EDT | Posted in
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The two-time all-star forward, who was drafted by the New Orleans 8 years ago, is now ready to move on. After a good performance for the New Orleans crowd, David West is out to test the waters of free agency. In a telephone interview West said, “It’s about making the best decision right now for […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 5:17 AM EDT | Posted in
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As researchers braved the Philippine mountains and oceans, they found an overwhelming number of new species that are not known to science. This included the likes of an inflatable shark, which swells up to protect itself from larger predators. They also found shrimp-eating sharks, a dozen of new insects and spiders, more than 50 species […]
Tuesday June 28 2011, 5:15 AM EDT | Posted in
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A disappointing loss saw the United States melt its early 2 – 0 lead within the first 23 minutes of regulation. Losing 2 – 4 to 6 time Gold Cup champions Mexico. The first goal by Michael Bradley off a Freddy Adu pass came in at the 8th minute. The next and last US goal […]
Monday June 27 2011, 2:29 AM EDT | Posted in
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Afghanistan troops of the United States are coming home at last as President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the U.S. had achieved what it set out to do when it first entered the country after the September 11 attacks. Burdened by conflicts elsewhere and also by domestic concerns, the U.S. has anticipated the withdrawal of […]
Thursday June 23 2011, 8:38 PM EDT | Posted in
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