So two days ago it was Petraeus resigning that made me angry. Yesterday, 5 hours after I posted news links (Better than 20 minutes), George Entwistle resigned as Director General of the BBC. They had a broadcast on child abuse allegations that linked abuse to a Lord. It was later proven to be false and BBC is in quite a bit of a roil for it. Worst thing for the Beeb to be in, given the Tories do want to cut it's funding.
Another retraction! Iraq's Defense Minister says $4.2B Arms Deal With Russia Not Cancelled.
And as a follow-up, Google Access Returns to China after Brief Blocking. The block lasted approximately 12 hours.
Climate Change Report By National Research Council, Commissioned by Intelligence Agencies, Outlines Perils for the US Military. Could we call the GOP Soft on National Defense because of their refusal of climate change?
Iran, IAEA to resume talks in December
Syrian Opposition Agrees to United Coalition
In other Syrian news, Israel Fires Warning Shot Into Syria After Stray Syrian Shell Hits Military Post. First time since 1973 that the IDF has fired on Syria.
In other Israeli news, Israel 'prepares to escalate' in Gaza dispute. Palestinian militants have restarted rocket attacks, and Israel has retaliated with tank shells and will go further if the rockets continue. I'd say the militants didn't bow to the threat. The Egyptians are trying to mediate a cease-fire. If that fails, Israel may launch a ground invasion into Gaza.
Bahrain deploys paramilitaries to patrol city. Okay. Bahrain has a Sunni monarchy but a Shi'ite majority. The Shia have been demanding for nearly 2 years now political reform.
Guess what guys! Here are other countries who had (or will have) elections! It's not just us!
6.8 Earthquake strikes northern Burma. THIS IS BECAUSE OBAMA IS VISITING THERE! HE IS TRULY HORRIBLE AND THE VERY EARTH SHAKES TO TRY TO REJECT HIM AND FORCE HIM OFF IT! </InsaneWingNut>
Jordan's Spy Chief Jailed For Corruption.
Child Trafficking Ring Broken Up In Cairo.
West Africa Block Plans Mali Intervention. ECOWAS leaders are meeting to plan military strategy to recapture northern Mali from Islamists.
Polish National Day Rally Turns Violent. Apparently the Nationalists and the Left Wingers are getting rather aggressive towards each other.
Greek Parliament Votes On Budget. More Austerity!
Indigenous Protestors Against Guatemala Energy Company Shot By Military.
Protests in US over slow power restoration.
Eric Shinseki, Head of the VA, Charts Solid Gains for Veterans. However, Backlog of Disability Claims Grows.
Allen West Loses Officially, by 0.7%. West Going To Court. Not a surprise, that race was close. Can't really blame the nutbag. (I am not a newsman. I don't have to pretend to not be biased)
Former US Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jesse Jackson Jr. He'd resign due to health reasons and plead guilty to misuse of campaign funds.
Votes in six House races still being counted, seventh will see runoff. 6 of those races the Democrat has a narrow lead. The 7th is between two republicans. That's the runoff one.
13 things that would have passed the Senate if there were no filibuster. This may make some people angry.
Senate Immigration Talks: Schumer, Graham Restart Talks That Broke Down 2 Years Ago. More Election Fallout.
Prescription Drug Overdoses Kill More People Than Heroin and Cocaine.
Microsoft Surface Touch Cover splits within days.
Clever Cockatoo Manufactures, Uses Tools. IT'S NOT THE DOLPHINS WE NEED TO WORRY ABOUT! IT'S THE BIRDS! Oh god...BIRDEMIC WAS TRUE!
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