Gordon Liddy-John McCain connections were questioned today by David Letterman, who asked about the candidate’s ties to the Nixon-era Watergate figure. John McCain responded by saying that Gordon Libby had paid his dues for his crime. McCain said, "I know Gordon Liddy. He paid his debt. He went to prison, he paid his debt, as […]
WHEN A BEAUTY CONTEST RESULT IS QUESTIONED – Oh no, not again!
Criteria are put in place to govern competitions. They are created to ensure that the highest set of standards will serve as the yardstick in the selection process of any form of competition – to isolate the “excellent” from the “mediocre,” to come up with a ranking from the best to the worst. […]
Response of Asian Nations In Regards To Burma Are Questioned
After Burma was ravaged by Cyclone Nargis, the international community was quick to respond as it offered aid in food, medicine, and shelter. However, the aid provided has yet to get the two-million Cyclone victims due to actions taken by Burma’s junta. Still, the junta has dismissed all accusations and criticisms from the international community. […]
Kerviel Locked Up As Second Trader Questioned
The crisis at Société Générale deepened yesterday when Jérôme Kerviel, the alleged perpetrator of the biggest rogue trading scandal in financial history, was sent to prison for the duration of the investigation and a second trader was being interrogated by police. SocGen has consistently claimed that Kerviel acted alone and was solely responsible for operations […]
Kerviel Locked Up As Second Trader Questioned
The crisis at Société Générale deepened yesterday when Jérôme Kerviel, the alleged perpetrator of the biggest rogue trading scandal in financial history, was sent to prison for the duration of the investigation and a second trader was being interrogated by police. SocGen has consistently claimed that Kerviel acted alone and was solely responsible for operations […]
Death penalty for reporter who questioned Koran.
Afghanistan’s Senate sentenced Perwiz Kambakhsh (23), to death for distributing articles downloaded from the Internet that were said to question the Koran and the role of women in Islam. KabulThe Senate, called the Meshrano Jirga (House of Elders), issued a statement backing last week’s decision by the Balkh province primary court and criticising international pressure […]