Koala Under Grave Threat From Climate Change

The koala is one of the world’s species most at risk from the effects of climate change, according to a new report by  a leading environment group. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has said the koala along with the Arctic Fox...

Kucinich Confronts His Speaker (again?)

When it comes to the chutzpah of standing up to the rich and mighty (and those who act on their behalf), Dennis Kucinich has a good track record of Chutzpah of the Week awards. By my records he has accumulated three of his own and one shared with...

Samuel Johnson Meets the Internet

If it really is all about entertainment in the world of television, then at least Britain’s More4 News is taking an interesting approach to entertainment. Consider the following report by Urmee Khan, which just appeared on the Telegraph Web...

Chairman of the African Rally for the Defense of Human Rights Concerned Niger Turning Into a Empire

The Chairman of the African Rally for the Defense of Human Rights (RADDHO) Senegalese Alioune Tine has expressed his concern that Niger’s head of state, Mamadou Tandja, may one day proclaim himself “emperor” of his country based on the 4 August...

Ghanaian President Calls on the African Union to Renew Its Support for the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival

Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills has called on the African Union (AU) to renew its pledge supporting the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) to ensure its sustainability. According to President Mills, this will help Africa pursue...