MFS - The Other News

OIC wants UN action on West's ‘islamophobia’.States want investigation into Western media on religion.

Jon Stewart on Obama's executive power record."I'm going to start provocatively . . . I'm disgusted with this president."

Obama is too friendly with tyrants.Just as we hope for a clear U.S. signal on democracy promotion, we must hope that the Obama administration will cease its coddling of dictators.

Obama oil spill address draws 32 million.Of Obama's major addresses, last night was the least-watched telecast yet.

Plastic bags to be put over Birmingham 'terror cameras'.Well if they start welcoming British troops in such a manner ,terror cameras are not a luxury?

A History of Incorrect Oil Spill Estimates.How did the estimate of oil flowing from BP's damaged well go from 1,000 barrels a day to 60,000?

Obama's speech: There's a pipe spewing a gazillion gobs of oil into the gulf, so let's build more windmills.Obama was like a Harvard-trained nurse talking vacation to a new patient bleeding all over the ER floor.

Laura unleashed.Obama fundraises off of the Gulf.Did President Bush ever raise money off of 9/11? Hurricane Katrina? The thought is mind boggling--who would think to politicize a national catastrophe or use it to push an unrelated legislative agenda?A new kind of scavenger?

Phony friends of Israel.Congressional Democrats say they want to defend Israel -- but without taking on Israel's enemies. Bizarre choice -- so bizarre as to make their professed support for Israel practically meaningless.

Israel cabinet votes to ease Gaza Strip blockade.Israel would: "liberalise the system by which civilian goods enter Gaza"; "expand the inflow of materials for civilian projects that are under international supervision"; and "continue existing security procedures to prevent the inflow of weapons and war material".

U.S. Imposes New Penalties on Iran.The list includes two top commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which has control over Iran’s nuclear program and is expanding its grip on the nation’s economy.

Canada: Israel's new defender.Muted support for Palestine, funding cuts for Arab groups, now a ban on the phrase 'Israeli apartheid': what's going on in Canada?

Holier Than Thou: Ramzan Kadyrov And 'Traditional Chechen Islam.And since early June bands of masked men in military uniform have patrolled the streets of Grozny and fired paintballs at any woman not wearing a head scarf in line with an edict issued by Kadyrov in 2007.Trouble for PM Putin?

Iran's Reformist Clerics Come Under Increased Pressure."We demand from the authorities to get rid of these houses soon. These sources of corruption allow these dirty people to have a place and base here."

Families of 3 jailed Americans criticize Iran."We want them released or put on trial. Go ahead and put your money where your mouth is," Nora Shourd said. "Stop talking about it. Just do it."

Just How Crazy Have Europeans Become? Insights into the Flotilla Madness.The readers would not understand that someone might be favorable to Israel.

Organizers of Dutch minidress model scheme arrested.Two women have been arrested by Johannesburg police for their alleged role in sending a group of more than 30 women in orange minidresses to advertise on behalf of the brewer.

Rory Bremner 'afraid' to joke about Islam.The political impressionist, said he fears joking about Islam could lead to his death due to the "chilling" issue of fundamentalism.

Electric cars won't save the planet (they use too much power).The technology used for electric car batteries is so backward they will die after just two years, experts have warned.

Fungus gold rush in Tibetan plateau rebuilding lives after earthquake.The fungus briefly grabbed the world's attention in 1993, when the Chinese national athletics coach Ma Junren credited it with the stunning success of three female runners who came from nowhere to break five world records in one competition.

Put down that beer and wash the dishes! Wives spend 'six days a year' nagging their husbands.This equals two-and-a-half hours of earbashing each week - which totals 11 hours a month or five-and-a-half days a year.

Jihadi Tourism Hits Lebanon.Hezbollah Boasts New War Museum to Commemorate Struggle Against Israel.

Indian community torn apart by 'honour killings'."She was crying loudly. She was pleading, 'Kill me, but please don't hurt him.' She loved him and they wanted to get married,"

Video: Woman Builds Home From Airplane.Retired 747 jet reworked into green residence in Malibu.