I am sure you have noticed that there have been quite a few new reports coming out lately about climate change and the possible catastrophic consequences of inaction. A new British report from a renowned British economist warns that the financial costs of NOT doing anything now will be far greater than taking action. In [...]
An Islamic cleric who suggested that women who are not “covered” up and showing skin invite rape refuses to resign from his position. Sheik Taj Aldin al-Hilali is Australia’s most prominent Muslim clerk. His statement caused anger in Australia, with many calling for his resignation. His exact words were : “If you take out uncovered [...]
As you’ve probably read already, U.N. envoy Jan Pronk has been kicked out of Sudan because he was too critical of Sudan’s government and army. Mister Pronk wrote on his personal blog that “that Sudan’s army was suffering defeats in Darfur and that its morale was low.”. The Sudanese government doesn’t like criticism so they [...]