CIA leaker fired
USA wants arms embargo on Iran; Russia equivocates
More messes in Palestine
California is paying the Army to repair levees?
Iraq has a new Prime Minister candidate
Underage sex doesn't have to be reported
- 120,000 Nepalese protesters seem to have made a great deal of progress (though they claim it's a sham), as the king has promised to return the government to the structure it held before his seizing dictatorial powers. Even given all the violence, I'm glad to see this happening.
- A CIA officer has been fired over leaks. So far, I agree with the CIA's steps. She's a known leaker and a security risk at some level. If she gets prosecuted for leaking, I'll be less happy about it.
- The Bush Administration called for an international arms embargo against Iran -- especially Russia, which is selling Iran some Tor missiles. I'm surprised the administration hadn't already done this; Russia says there's not yet any proof Iran is working on weapons.
- I just don't know what to say about Palestine. I suppose Hamas is reacting as one would expect, but I wish they'd show more of their charitable side now that they're in government. Still, at least they're spending the money they do have on services instead of the military (bottom of the Fox article).
- President Bush has granted Governor Schwarzenneger a waiver allowing California to pay the Army Corps of Engineers to repair some levees, though California may be expecting the money back. I didn't know California had any levees, though, so my question is where they are.
- In light of the new nominee, it looks like Iraq may have a working government soon. Yay! Unfortunately, the nominee is an exile, and has been since 1980.
- A judge rules that healthcare providers aren't required to report all underage sex if they don't believe it was a case of abuse. I've not thought enough about this one to have an opinion yet, other than to say that underage (or, indeed, premarital) sex is a Bad Thing.
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