Daily Archives: March 17, 2008

New Pakistani Parliament Meets

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Thanos

The new Parliament of Pakistan has assembled for the first time post-election, and they have an ambitious list to tackle. Some of the priorities are: Ask for a UN probe to investigate the Asassination of Benazir Bhutto Strip President Musharraf … Continue reading →

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Taslima Nasreen to Leave India

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Thanos

Taslima Nasreen, an exiled Bangladeshi writer, says she will leave India. She’s grown tired of living in hiding after publication of her sixth book caused muslim riots and issuance of a death fatwa against her. Continue reading →

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Waziristan Strike Updates and Corrections

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Thanos

There’s a bit more information out on yesterday’s strike, so here’s an update on facts accompanied with my usual speculations/musings. Don’t worry, I will always let you know when I am making wild-assed guesses before I do to separate that from the facts. … Continue reading →

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