- Aljazeera.net-"Gaza Braces for Drastic Shortages"
Gas and electricity have become very scarce in the Gaza Strip, thanks to Israel's isolating it as they work on getting a kidnapped soldier back. The UN Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA) is worried about getting supplies if logisitical lines don't open soon. - The New York Times-"Detainees May Test Reach of Guantanamo Ruling"
The Supreme Court has extended the coverage terrorist suspects at Guantanamo receive under the Geneva Conventions. Different people speculate on the impact this will have on other prisons, torture, and higher-level suspects. - The Los Angeles Times-"4 Soldiers Accused of Iraq Rape, Killings"
Yet more disturbing news from Iraq. It's a war zone, after all; what do people expect? We'll be able to leave someday... - Reuters UK-Bin Laden warns U.S.
A tape (probably from Bin Laden) warns Shi'ites not to attack Sunnis in Iraq, and tells the USA to stay out of Somalia. - Bloomberg.com-"Venezuelan President Chavez Urges Africa to Boost Oil Taxes"
I know Chavez isn't very popular in the States, but I've got to admit I like this. Africa's been screwed enough as it is. - Forbes.com, courtesy The AP-"Budget Impasse Shuts Down N.J. Government"
The state governor wants a sales tax increase, and the Democrats in the legislature don't. From what I've seen, shame on all of them for taking it this far. Especial shame to the casinos for trying to get state casino monitors declared "essential employees" so they can stay open. - ScrippsNews-"Church official strives to find common ground"
The Archbishop of Canterbury is trying to maintain the unity of the Anglican/Episcopal church (remember the debate over homosexuality and the tensions between the American and global church)...and it looks like the only way he's found to do it is to split it apart. - Space.com-"Hubble's Main Camera Successfully Switched to Backup Power"
A temporarily offline camera is operating again. I love our space program.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
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