Journalist Ronen Bergman gets the most incredible access to the Israeli military apparatus and reports a very long, very compelling, and very grim … [Read more...] about NEWS: A Hugely Important Times Story, Barney Frank Salutes His Hero, And ‘At Last’ Revisited
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NEWS: Gingrich, Gingrich, Gingrich, Bradley Manning, And Iran
Newt Gingrich crushed Mitt Romney in SC tonight, and then, in his acceptance speech, explained how.It's not that I'm a good debater. It's … [Read more...] about NEWS: Gingrich, Gingrich, Gingrich, Bradley Manning, And Iran
No Rights for ‘Immoral, Diseased’ Homosexuals in Iran: Official
The secretary-general of the Iranian High Council for Human Rights offered no indication to a German lawmaker last week that warnings connecting … [Read more...] about No Rights for ‘Immoral, Diseased’ Homosexuals in Iran: Official
NEWS: The Debate, The Rescue, And Various Superstitions
Here's where you can watch tonight's Republican debate. 9 p.m., EST. Are you scientifically literate? Iran says "thank you" to US … [Read more...] about NEWS: The Debate, The Rescue, And Various Superstitions
NEWS: Goodbye Iraq, Goodye Vaclav Havel, Goodbye Prop 8
The last convoy leaves: The last troop movement out of Iraq, which included about 110 vehicles and 500 soldiers, began in darkness. Around … [Read more...] about NEWS: Goodbye Iraq, Goodye Vaclav Havel, Goodbye Prop 8
U.S. Satellite Photographs Chinese Aircraft Carrier for First Time
A Chinese aircraft carrier was photographed by a U.S. satellite for the first time at sea on December 8, the Guardian reports: Stephen Wood, director … [Read more...] about U.S. Satellite Photographs Chinese Aircraft Carrier for First Time
Iranian Footballers Suspended for ‘Immoral’ Butt Grab Celebration: VIDEO
Two Iranian footballers have been suspended for an "immoral" butt grab celebration following a goal that spurred the team to a 3-2 victory, … [Read more...] about Iranian Footballers Suspended for ‘Immoral’ Butt Grab Celebration: VIDEO
Rick Santorum Condemns the Execution of Gays in Iran
But would he support jailing them? That question wasn't asked. The Washington Blade reports: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Condemns the Execution of Gays in Iran
Ahmadinejad Calls Homosexuality an ‘Ugly Deed’ to the ‘Detriment of Humanity’, Says No Known Gays in Iran: VIDEO
Yesterday, at a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, CNN's Wolf Blitzer asked … [Read more...] about Ahmadinejad Calls Homosexuality an ‘Ugly Deed’ to the ‘Detriment of Humanity’, Says No Known Gays in Iran: VIDEO
Three Men Reportedly Executed in Iran for Gay Sex
Like the horrific executions in 2005 (image below, more graphic at link), several men have reportedly been hanged in Iran for engaging in gay sex, … [Read more...] about Three Men Reportedly Executed in Iran for Gay Sex