A senior Treasury Department official said early today that the Taliban is in much stronger financial  shape than al-Qaida due to it’s involvement in a wide range of criminal activities. David Cohen who works as the U.S. assistant secretary for terrorist financing said that Taliban Read the rest of this entry »

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Earlier today, Pakistan’s foreign minister said  that a proposed multibillion-dollar U.S. aid package is crucial to Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorists.He called the assistance the “first, very strong signal of a long-term commitment with the people of Pakistan.” The U.S. aid bill would provide Pakistan with $1.5 billion a year over the next five years Read the rest of this entry »

After meeting with Iraqi refugees in Syria on Friday, Angelina Jolie urged the world not to forget the plight of those among them who cannot return home because of the trauma they suffered and the country’s instability. Jolie accompanied by her partner, Brad Pitt, visited Syria as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Read the rest of this entry »

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“There is a split”, according to President Barack Obama, among his closest advisers on the war in Afghanistan. Evident after today’s meetings, divisions in his own party over whether to send in thousands more U.S. troops is complicating his efforts to adopt a war policy he can sell to a public grown weary of the 8-year-old conflict. Support for the war has fallen drastically among Americans Read the rest of this entry »

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The 28 year old politician, Aaron Schock recently sat down with GQ Magazine to talk about his life, and career as a politician. Elected a school-board member at 19, Illinois state representative at 23, and U.S. congressman at 27, Schock has experienced a great deal of success at an early age. His popularity with the media and press is excellent news for the Republican Party Read the rest of this entry »

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Former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin is currently writing a book entitled, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” which hits shelves in bookstores this November. HarperCollins, the company publishing her book, has announced plans to print a staggering 1.5 million copies. Publishing sources have stated there is clear evidence from booksellers and surveys of massive interest Read the rest of this entry »

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According to President Obama, American kids spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with other students around the globe. “I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas,but the challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom.” The president wants schools to add time to classes Read the rest of this entry »

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President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain and France released a statement today declaring that Iran must cooperate on its suspected weapons development “or be held accountable.” ”We will not let this matter rest,” said British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who accused Iran of “deception.”  President Barack Obama urged Iran to disclose its nuclear activities and said the International Atomic Energy Agency must investigate Read the rest of this entry »

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America announced plans yesterday to drastically modify their debit card programs by lowering or eliminating fees, changing the way they credit transactions and allowing customers to opt out of overdraft protection. Every year, the banking industry brings in tens of billions in revenue annually through overdraft fees. Read the rest of this entry »

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for urgent action on climate change yesterday during U.N. climate conference, saying negotiations on reducing emissions were proceeding too slowly.” The fate of future generations, and the hopes and livelihoods of billions today, rest, literally, with you.” He add that failure to reach an agreement would be “morally inexcusable Read the rest of this entry »