If there was an area where current president Barack Obama and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain clashed, none was more combustible than defense. And if back then views were completely different on the deployment of America’s young to wage war oversees, things are bound to get heated as McCain assumes the chairmanship of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “We have no doubt that Senator … [Read more...]
19 People Under Arrest After Night of Protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong law enforcement agencies were accused of having used organized crime gangs to stir up pro-democracy protests taking place on the streets of the city. On Saturday, security chief Lai Tung-Kwok said that such rumors weren’t founded. After a night of violence plaguing the city of Hong Kong, 19 people were arrested by authorities, who were attempting to drive citizens from the streets due … [Read more...]
Fierce Protests near Pakistani Prime Minister Residence
During the violence in Islamabad where protesters have stormed the residence of Pakistani Prime minister, three people lost their lives as activists demanded Nawaz Sharif’s resignation. On Saturday night, the quiet Streets of Islamabad turned into a war zone as anti-government activists violently clashed with the police. The fighting went on for hours as protesters marched on through clouds of … [Read more...]