UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will ask the Queen to dissolve Parliament next week for an election in the UK sometime around May 5. Technically Blair still has another year on his mandate… but as is common in Canada, he senses that now is the time to have an election. (UPDATED) To read the full …
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Iran sends message to US
Iran is ready to defend its’ right to possess nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.” This from ADBOI The difference between Irans’ position and Iraqs’ position is quite stark. Before the Iraq war, Saddam was doing everything he could to prevent an invasion while still saving face. It was obvious that he knew his days were …
Lebanese Government Resigns
10s of thousands are protesting in the streets. They are Muslim and Christian alike. The Pro-Syrian Lebanese government has resigned, even though they would have defeated a non-confidence vote. (BBC, ADBOI) Is this going to be the “Cedar Revolution”? Udpated 7 times The past few days events have been very interesting in Lebanon. It is …