In 1995, wrestling legend and GOP supporter Ric Flair, contemplating a trip to North Korea, called good friends Senators Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms and both offered the same advice: “Don’t Go.” The allure, however, to headline “a spectacular one
(AFP) – Japan has seized aluminium alloy rods which can be used to make nuclear centrifuges from a Singapore-flagged ship which was carrying cargo from North Korea, a government spokesman said Monday. The five rods were discovered on the ship
(AP) Figueroa helps Puerto Rico oust US from WBC, 4-3By STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMIOnce again, the United States could only watch as an opposing pitcher celebrated at the World Baseball Classic. This time it was 38-year-old right-hander Nelson Figueroa, who
(AFP) – Global losses from natural disasters hit $138 billion in 2012, with half the sum claimed by drought and Hurricane Sandy in the United States, the UN said Thursday. Hurricane Sandy, which lashed the US east coast in October,
By HOPE YENAssociated PressWASHINGTONA record number of U.S. counties–more than 1 in 3–are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere. New 2012 census
(AFP) – China’s navy has commissioned a new type of stealth frigate that is expected to strengthen the country’s defences amid maritime territorial rows, state media said on Tuesday. “The country’s first Type 056 stealth frigate, formerly known simply as
Hundreds of survivors of the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan filed a class action lawsuit Monday seeking restitution of the region that was contaminated by radioactive fallout. Some 800 plaintiffs filed the case with the Fukushima District Court, demanding 50,000-yen
QUESTION: I guess the most serious thing we could ever talk about is nuclear war, so why don’t we start with North Korea? How serious do you take the threats from Pyongyang? And what contacts have people in this building
(AP) Diplomats: US, China agree on NKorea sanctionsBy EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated PressUNITED NATIONSThe U.N. Security Council was set to hold closed consultations on North Korea and non-proliferation Tuesday after U.N. diplomats said the United States and China reached agreement on
Toronto Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will start the World Baseball Classic opener for the United States against Mexico on Friday at Chase Field in Arizona. Joe Torre, the former Yankees and Dodgers skipper who will manage the American squad,
Heavy clashes in northern Mali have left at least 50 rebel fighters and a French soldier dead, officials said Sunday, following reports that two top Islamist militants were killed in recent days. The reports from Chad that its soldiers killed
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: GenerationalDynamics.com is back German official says that ‘two clowns have won’ in Italy McDonald’s in France promises ‘100% French’ French fries China moves missiles near coast to target Japan No Japanese, Filipinos, Vietnamese or
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics WriterWASHINGTONThe Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary, affirming President Barack Obama’s choice of a budget expert at a time when Congress and the White House are at odds over sharp government spending
For baseball fans who are ready for more intense competition than Spring Training Games, the World Baseball Classic starts Friday at 11:30 p.m. ET when Taiwan hosts Australia. Joe Torre returns to the dugout, this time as manager of a
By ANGELA K. BROWNAssociated PressFORT WORTH, TexasVan Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician to enjoy rock-star status,
In response to The “Downton Abbey” phenomenon: I don’t watch Downton Abbey so I am really out of my depth here, but I imagine conservatives watch it for almost the same reasons liberals watch it: It’s an interesting situation and
(AP) Japan posts record $17.4B trade deficit in JanBy ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business WriterTOKYOJapan posted a record 1.63 trillion yen ($17.4 billion) trade deficit in January as rebounding exports lagged behind surging imports of crude oil and gas due to rising
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com New report reveals massive cyber war attack by China’s army China continues war preparations Revisiting Huawei and ZTE China rejects Philippines arbitration application New report reveals massive cyber war attack by China’s army The
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey delivered the opening keynote address for the International Students for Liberty Conference this weekend. Mackey stressed that capitalism has the power to eradicate poverty in the next century, expressed concern over capitalism’s “branding problem”, and
In response to ‘Homeland,’ ‘Rockford’ and Why I Love the 13-Episode Arc: I was less troubled by the politics of “Homeland” than John S., but the plot was ridiculous, especially season two. “SNL” captured the show’s contrivances perfectly… I hadn’t
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russian politician blames meteorite on the United States Chinese-Americans call for U.S. break with Japan Wal-Mart’s ‘total disaster’ in sales blamed on rise in payroll tax Venezuela publishes photos of Chávez using breathing tube
President Barack Obama promised Wednesday a “steadfast” commitment to defend Japan under the US nuclear umbrella in the wake of North Korea’s nuclear test, the White House said. In a telephone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Obama “reaffirmed
Two Serbian alleged members of the “Pink Panther” gang of international jewel thieves are to face trial in Switzerland for heists there, police said on Tuesday. One of the two, a 34-year-old arrested in Turkey on an international warrant, will
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Quantitative easing in U.S., Japan raises concerns of ‘currency wars’ Strengthened euro currency raises tensions Hugo Chávez devalues Venezuela’s bolivar currency by 32% Quantitative easing in U.S., Japan raises concerns of ‘currency wars’ Venezuela’s
As Nancy Pelosi appeared on Fox News Sunday with host Chris Wallace, she didn’t seem to know the difference between the First Amendment and the Second Amendment. During her February 10 segment, Pelosi premised her conversation by pointing out that
