There has been a landslide of news out of Iran this week. Taken one bit at a time, it wouldn’t be so bad… but as it is all happening all at once, it does not bode well for the economic, social, and military balance in the world. Here’s a list of the major news from …
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US says “Back Off” on Secret Prisons
Condoleeza Rice is apparently preparing a tough response to the EU’s suspicion of the US using their territory to host secret CIA jails. Canada has also been investigating claims by Montreal newspaper La Presse that up to 55 flights originating from the US stopped at Canadian airports. Condi will apparently tell the EU: “The key …
Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Armistice Day in others. Today, at the 11th hour we will all stand silent to remember those who gave their life for our country. 1 million Canadians fought in WW1. At a time when the population of Canada was only 8 million. 67,000 died. Thousands more died in WWII, …