Iran State TV station FARS announced Saturday morning that four American dual-nationality prisoners were released from Iranian custody in a “prisoner swap” with the United States.
From the Air Force Times: The Air Force’s venerable half-century-old Boeing B-52 bomber is getting its biggest makeover yet. A host of ongoing and planned upgrades will keep the 76 jets flying for three more decades, service officials said. “The
The noble American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which has been supporting the defense efforts for Youcef Nadarkhani, has helped a Moroccan “apostate” to Christianity (a young man identified as “Z”) obtain asylum in the US. Raised in a
Jihadi forum Ansar al-Mujahideen recently published a new e-book, The Just Scale – On the Permissibility of Killing the Infidels’ Children and Women, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). Each of its eight chapters presents alleged proof
From the Associated Press: BAGHDAD — Iraqi leaders said Tuesday that they need U.S. military trainers to stay beyond a year-end deadline for American forces to leave but that the troops should not be granted immunity from prosecution. The late-night
The Hill The Senate voted Monday to advance legislation pressuring the Chinese government to stop undervaluing its currency, a practice most economists agree is giving the country an unfair trade advantage and is costing the U.S. jobs. The Senate voted
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that U.S. officials this summer “secretly met with leaders of the deadly Haqqani network, the Afghan militant group closely tied to al Qaeda.” The goal was to “draw them into talks on winding down
Did I hear someone say “ethnic cleansing?” First the Middle East Muslims threw out the Jews. Now that the Muslim lands are Judenrein (rid of Jews), the Muslims are coming for the Christians. Middle East Forum, September 28, 2011 Running
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Euro / Greek financial crisis heads for dénouement * Europeans consider ‘Private Sector Involvement’ as ‘haircut’ increase to 50% * Greece rejects any new austerity measures * Italy government bonds downgraded by Moody’s
Tonight on Secure Freedom Radio: Retired Lt. Col. Bob Lawler, ITT Corporation’s Business Development Manager, continues today’s show to discuss ITT’s Common Infrared Countermeasures Program. Lt. Col. Lawler stresses the need for the military to implement a system that would
Michael Moore, appearing live on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell last week, from the #OccupyWallStreet protests: Note the sign at above right, above Moore’s left shoulder. The left can’t seem to decide: is “occupation” a good thing, or a
American taxpayers, and especially American troops, have borne the burdens of policing the planet for decades. As the Super Committee contemplates possible reductions in military spending as part a deficit reduction deal, it should ask whether this pattern should continue.
There are many things for which President Obama will be held accountable in the 2012 election. He initiated, approved of and presided over many decisions which have been and will be injurious to the economy of this country and it’s
While politicians hawking policies supporting green energy warn that China is overtaking us in that race, many forecasters and analysts think China’s green energy future is a myth. While China is putting more money into green energy technologies than the
Two crucial events are taking place simultaneously. First, the political winds in Iraq continue to blow for the US to “Get Out.” Iraq’s President Jalal al-Talabani just went on record declaring that “all Iraqi political leaders are united that the
From the Associated Press: CAIRO — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, America’s former top spymaster, is meeting with Egyptian leaders to urge them to release a U.S.-born man being held for allegedly being an Israeli spy. Egypt has accused Ilan Grapel,
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Euro finance ministers signal that Greece will get its money anyway * Greece’s Papandreou angrily rejects demands to reduce public salaries * Belgium’s Dexia bank may be near collapse * Civilians flee Sirte,
Gawker picked up a story from McClatchy’s “Suits & Sentences” blog. The story, “Court case a reminder to Marines not to wear full uniforms during porn shoot,” links to the primary source document from the Navy JAG website. Based on
The United States does not now have a defense and national security “vision” for the future appropriate to the threats, challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. What we have is a series of sometimes contradictory tactical strategies that are
Tonight on Secure Freedom Radio: Resident China expert here at Secure Freedom Radio and writer at Forbes.com, Gordon Chang discusses the slowing down of the Chinese economy and the problems it will create for international trade. Chang describes how the
The Kim family has enslaved millions of people, killed thousands, and is trying to develop a nuclear arsenal. And based on their (until now secret) Facebook and Twitter postings, they are a dysfunctional family. Their activities on social networking sites
The government of Burma (Myanmar) has made a surprise announcement that the construction of a huge hydroelectric dam being built in a partnership with China is being suspended, at least until 2015, according to the BBC Burma – Myitsone dam
The United States is suffering from high unemployment, high energy prices, stagnant economic growth, and a massive budget deficit. By expediting the development of offshore oil resources, the government could tackle all four of these problems simultaneously. Yet for some
As I think about the plethora of international alliances that China is forming, It reminds me of women who are fatally attracted to abusive men. Those men who don’t hesitate to beat any sense of self esteem out of their
In a brilliant lead editorial in Germany’s left-leaning Der Spiegel, Michael Sauga takes direct aim at President Obama’s economic message of spending more and more money. As he puts it, “the Obama administration is borrowing money at the same rate
It’s been a little over a week since the Obama-Israel rapprochement, but those hoping it would last will be sorely disappointed. When it comes to Israel, it’s back to business as usual for BHO. Defense Secretary Panetta just landed there
