Turkey prepares to assume a more significant role in Afghanistan

translated and abridged by Cem Ertür Featured Writer Dandelion Salad 22 February, 2009 1) Turkey prepares to assume a more significant role in Afghanistan 2) Turkey’s Foreign Minister (now President) Abdullah Gül’s speech at the FPA World Leadership Forum 2003 Sol, 17 February 2009 [1] Editorial note: Turkey’s Defence Minister Vecdi Gönül attended the Informal [...]

Russia postpones Iran missile deal, with Gareth Porter

Dandelion Salad TheRealNews More at http://therealnews.com/t/in… Russia Today TV reports Russia keeps missile sale on table as it holds cards in Afghanistan Pt.2 more about “Russia postpones Iran missile deal“, posted with vodpod see Are generals disputing Iraq pullout? with Gareth Porter (pt 1) Afghanistan on Dandelion Salad Iran Israel US Nukes Iran on Dandelion Salad [...]

Scientists capture dramatic footage of Arctic glaciers melting in hours + video

Dandelion Salad By Jessica Salter Telegraph 3:24PM GMT 20 Feb 2009 Scientists have captured dramatic footage of massive lakes in the Arctic melting away in a matter of hours. Glaciologist Jason Box has been testing a Moulin, a shaft that allows water to travel from the glacier’s surface to its bottom, in a glacier on [...]

The Iraqi Muslims who convert to Christianity

Dandelion Salad AlJazeeraEnglish A campaign of violence against Christians has seen thousands flee the country since 2003. Many of those who remain have complained of intimidation and persecution. But in some parts of Iraq, Muslims are now choosing to become Christians. Al Jazeera’s Omar Al Saleh reports from Irbil in Northern Iraq. more about “The [...]

A Historic Opportunity by Richard C. Cook

by Richard C. Cook Featured Writer Dandelion Salad richardccook.com February 22, 2009 Dear Friends: We Hold These Truths by Richard C. Cook Originally uploaded by Lorri37 I am writing to ask for your financial support in producing a series of six videos on the financial crisis and on my proposed solutions based on the principles [...]