A new battle for Confucius By Francesco Sisci BEIJING – At a time when the thoughts of Chinese philosopher Confucius are enjoying a revival both inside China and outside the country in the form of Confucian Institutes, the first complete English translation of the work of Confucius’ earliest philosophical enemy, Mozi, has been published in Hong Kong [1]. Confucius and Mozi [2] engaged in fierce debates in the fourth and third centuries BC and Mozi was possibly more popular, but by the 19th century he was all but forgotten. Ian Johnston, author of the translation, has concluded a landmark endeavor. … Continue reading Confucius – The Jihad?

US Congress picks at China’s holdings By Benjamin Shobert WASHINGTON – The United States-China Congressional Committee focused last week on a nagging question that refuses to go away: does it matter if China is America’s bank? Or, said differently, what are the implications for American geopolitics given China’s enormous holdings of US Treasurys? Estimated to total now at around US$1 trillion, Chinese holdings of American public debt have become an uncomfortable topic of discussion in the capitals of both countries. Within the Beltway, at its most productive, conversation over these questions has focused light on America’s own fiscal imbalances. At … Continue reading US and the debt to China!

By Raed Jarrar and Erik Leaver Last week, United States President Barack Obama’s out-of-control military brass once again leaked a statement contrary to the president’s position. This time the statement came from army General Ray Odierno, the top US commander in Iraq, who officially requested to keep a combat brigade in the northern part of the country beyond the August 2010 deadline. Floating this idea just two weeks before the Iraqi national elections is dangerous for Iraqi democracy, for US soldiers on the ground and for the future of US-Iraqi relations. Pentagon scramble Quickly responding to his soldiers marching out … Continue reading Top US general miss-steps…

By Charles Recknagel Inside and outside Iraq, there are many who hope the March 7 parliamentary elections will be a major, unifying event for the country. But those hopes have been clouded by the continuing crisis over the banning of hundreds of mostly Sunni or secular candidates for alleged ties to the former ruling Ba’athist Party. The de-Ba’athification crisis has reignited Sunni charges that their community is being pushed from the political stage by the Shi’ite-dominated government. It has raised questions of whether the Sunnis might boycott this national election as they did the previous parliamentary elections in 2005. That … Continue reading Chalabi takes center stage!

LONDON. In the wake of the massacre of innocent citizens, and explosions, and suicide bombing on the streets and markets of Pakistan and Afghanistan at mosques and other public places by the terrorists and radicals, the timing of a religious verdict “Fatwa” couldn’t be more pertinent. A staggering 600-page Fatwa (religious edict) by one of the leading Muslim authorities Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri which declares suicide bombing and terrorism as totally “un-Islamic” will be launch on Tuesday 2 March 2010 in Westminster. The Fatwa is a comprehensive analysis of the issue of terrorism has been published, and provides robust religious evidence, … Continue reading Launching of Fatwa Against Terrorism (London)

Blond bombshell Geert Wilders returns to Britain, looking for a fight Boyish, topped with a bouffant mane of bleached blond hair, cheerful and cherubic, Geert Wilders is the unlikely new face of the far Right in Europe. But appearances are deceptive. The leader of the Dutch anti-immigration Freedom Party has emerged as one of the most divisive politicians in Europe, the purveyor of a virulent brand of anti-Islamic rhetoric that calls for a tax on Islamic headscarves and a ban on the Koran, which he likens to Mein Kampf. Mr Wilders is facing trial in a Dutch court for “inciting hatred”. … Continue reading UKIP appeals to British Muslims to vote against it…. Lets help Lord Pearson destroy UKIP!

In what can only be described as a cynically political move, former Bosnian Vice President, Dr Ejup Ganic, was arrested upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport on 1st March. During the Serb aggression against the Bosnians and Croats, Ganic was accused by the Serbs as presiding over the “massacre” of Serbian soldiers that were laying siege to the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, during May 1992. As the Serb soldiers were being evacuated in a deal negotiated by Ganic the chaotic scenes resulted in crossfire and 40 Serb troops were killed. The incident was investigated by the International War Crimes Tribunal at The … Continue reading Free Ejup Ganic Now!

By Dhruba Adhikary KATHMANDU – Nepal’s transition from a Hindu monarchy to a secular republic is not going smoothly, and not just over the fast-approaching May 28 deadline for the nation’s new constitution. Nepal’s three major parties are at loggerheads in the special assembly formed to draft the constitution over the structure of a proposed federal system. The opposition Maoists insist that federal states be created on an ethnic basis, while the ruling Nepali Congress party and its coalition partner believe the states should be formed on a geographic basis. The Constituent Assembly was formed after a 2008 election when … Continue reading Nepal running out of time

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A fleet of luxury classic cars were discovered gathering dust in a Suffolk barn after their “bored” millionaire owner died. By Andrew Hough Published: 7:30AM GMT 03 Mar 2010 Telegraph.co.uk Among the fleet include this green Maserati Khamsin 4930cc two door coupe. Photo: LACY SCOTT & KNIGHT Maserat Quattroporte III 4900cc four door saloon, silver Photo: LACY SCOTT & KNIGHT An auctioneer brought in to assess the owner’s estate made the “extraordinary” discovery after the hoard of vehicles was hidden for more than 20 years. The expensive fleet, with some of the finest marques produced in Italy and Britain from … Continue reading Luxury car fleet found gathering dust in ‘bored’ owner’s Suffolk barn