Current Events - August 2007

In the first gulf war Britain lost more troops to US 'friendly fire' than they did to enemy action from Iraq. How many troops has the US lost to 'friendly fire' from British troops in the current Iraq war?

2007-08-25 11:22:56 · 17 answers · asked by Sue C 4

Did anyone noticed the warrior of Gods was just limited to Middle East conflict for Jews and Muslims and Social Issues in America?

What about the God's Muslim Warriors acting (Read Killing) in:

Spain, Russia, India, China, Malaysia, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Thailand?

When will the western media get their head out of the Terrorism of middle east and see the fact that Fanatic Terrorists are killing in the name of Islam all over the globe.

Most recently today in Southern India. over 50 Dead so far.

2007-08-25 10:32:27 · 6 answers · asked by Thomas B 5

2007-08-25 10:27:49 · 2 answers · asked by Amy >'.'< 5

A 20-year-old woman who was attacked by a gang of youths in a park in Lancashire, has died in hospital.

Sophie Lancaster and her 21-year-old boyfriend Robert Maltby were found with serious head injuries in Stubbylee park in Bacup, Rossendale, on 11 August.

A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old have been remanded in custody, while two 15-year-olds and 17-year-old were released on bail.

They are all due to appear before Burnley Youth Court on 27 September.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6962146.stm



They'll get a slap on the wrist and an ASBO I bet!!!!

2007-08-25 10:19:44 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

In all kids have far more opportunities than they did say 50 years ago, and yet the crime rate is soaring!

Personally, i think its to do with the break down of the traditional family, bad parenting, indiscipline in schools and the influence of african american urban music forms like rap, hip hop etc.

Much of that is due to the PC brigade, who insist on treating kids as "citizens" rather than children who need to be guided, taught and where necessary, disciplined.

For many years the "right on" brigade have had the education system in its grip, teachers are not allowed to teach in a traditional way, they are not allowed to discipline kids etc, and pupils have no respect or fear whatsoever for authority.

In many areas, the traditional nuclear family has simply ceased to exist, kids are produced with no more thought than that taken to produce a turd! There is often no father figure, often the mother does not work, and again the kids have no grounding or discipline at home.

2007-08-25 09:02:32 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in thailand,on the news tonite in southern thailand muslims planted a bomb targetting bhuddist priests,of all the religions on this planet at the moment,why kill bhuddists?.all they do is preach peace,they are totally non violent,just walk around gathering alms(food).what threat are they to your 'god'.tonite fortunately they missed and only killed an innocent (as usual) bystander.the reason, as we are led to believe,is that you muslims believe that your god or beliefs are the only ones that should be allowed.in the past you have used your barbaric methods of cutting their heads off.what is your problem?,who says your god is the only one?.

2007-08-25 06:30:39 · 8 answers · asked by John S 3

I am still in shock that such a crime to happen to an innocent child out playing football.
I just hope this gets as much publicity as the Maddy McCann. I want to see guns banned and more severe penalities for these people who think it is okay to go out shooting.
I cried when i saw the devastated Mother of the dead boy. So very sad. I cannot imagine the pain, anger and grief she is going trough and wish we could do something to help like folk helped the McCanns by donating to this fund. I'm not sure what help we could do here though.

2007-08-25 06:13:25 · 19 answers · asked by laplandfan 7

should he?

2007-08-25 06:09:07 · 3 answers · asked by lunistan 2

dont you find it sickening the mccanns have gained much more a higher profile around the world . than the mother of ben needlem (the toddler who went missing many years ago and would now be 17). it is obvious to see. and curiously bens mum was a single parent .(not so well to do as the mcaans with their flash lifestyle). what does this spell out to you?.i have sympathy for bens mum. but certainly none for the mccans. it is one huge joke that they are getting much more help than bens mum ever did. game of cludo ...anyone?.

2007-08-25 06:00:33 · 24 answers · asked by NATALIE T 1

Many millions see him "on the path of COMMON SENSE" so much forgotten by so many at the turmoil of this world social.
Be dispassionate at your answers , please and think well before replying.

2007-08-25 05:38:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel Vick deserves what he got, but at the same time other questions arise. The world is in uproar about this scandal yet forgets that there are players in the NFL that have been convicted of harsh crimes against people, yet no spotlight. Assult, Murder, Shootings, Beating spouses, these go unchecked yet Vick killed his dogs, does anyone see the irony in this. One more thing, when greyhounds are unable to race anymore, they are killed, not in such a harsh way, yet still killed, yet I don't see hands across America to stop this. I just think as a society we need to pay a little more attention to the big picture, and not just blindly join the mob mentality.

2007-08-25 05:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by imbob78 2

I am a practical person who is neither an extreme conspiracy theorist nor an extreme skeptic/debunker. That being said, lets get to the question. Keeping your personal opinions and beliefs aside, please answer this question in your most scientific, third person, practical manor.

Q: Why would Federal and/or local authorities withhold footage from three Virginia Department of Transportation 24hr traffic and road condition cameras which filmed permanent fixed angles outside the Pentagon, that contain the cleanest footage and images of the attack on the pentagon? Remember, this is a straight forward question that does not ask for personnel beliefs or opinions about situations that took place on 9/11. Thank You.

2007-08-25 05:26:43 · 8 answers · asked by s g 2

i don't know anyone and if i did i would give them a talking to.
sorry to ask this, im sure someone has proberbly asked it already, but please answer just for me
thanks

2007-08-25 03:43:17 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 03:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 03:18:04 · 13 answers · asked by justmebackagain 2

the only problem with that gerry,, is that that to continue something ,,you first have to start

2007-08-25 02:43:22 · 13 answers · asked by justmebackagain 2

I have a close relative the serves his country and his commander had told him a while ago that Iran has a nuclear bomb! I could wipe out the whole U.S.

2007-08-25 02:02:55 · 11 answers · asked by Issy L 3

2007-08-24 22:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by sweety 4

From AP report of fighting in Baghdad today:

The military first reported eight dead, then raised the figure to 18, but later returned to the lower figure, explaining that the changes were due to confusion on the battlefield.

Bleichwehl said all the dead had been "identified as hostile" and there was "no collateral damage," the U.S. term for civilian casualties.

But Iraqi police and hospital officials said the dead included a woman and a young boy. Sixteen other people were wounded, including four women and three boys in their early teens who had been sleeping on the roofs to escape the summer heat, an official at Noor Hospital in Shula said.

The Iraqi officials all spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release such information.

Curious to see what people think...

2007-08-24 19:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by Steve-O 5

2007-08-24 17:46:43 · 10 answers · asked by JAMES 4

I admit to not always being the sharpest tool in the shed but as much as I know there is a "credit crunch" especially in the sub prime loan market is it just me or does no one else see similarities between the run on banks that led to banks crashing in the mid or late 20s helping to lead to the crash in part or the saving & loans bomb of the 80s & then the supposed burst of the tech bubble all of which while there was foundations for trouble & as the saying goes what goes up must go down or at least what's at the top has only down to go. How much of the panic in opinions obviously is feeding the flames of doom? It's just so annoying how every where you turn something is being tied to the credit crunch & on & on. Maybe its just me & even though I may not have a lot of luxery material things I can say that I'm debt free & always pay off debt asap even if it means putting off that new ipod or jetski but still it just seems like lot of this is being helped even if not on purpose.

2007-08-24 17:19:54 · 7 answers · asked by mas8baller 3

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-nowak25aug25,1,4670626.story?coll=la-news-a_section

She claims that the device is cutting her and is tough to wear in her military uniform. Do you think she's telling the truth or just looking for an excuse to not wear it so she can be a flight risk?

2007-08-24 17:18:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

tomorrow i wont wake up at 6 a.m. :)) ik its kinda a stupid Q but i'm bored

2007-08-24 16:47:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It Cant Be Sports.

2007-08-24 15:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 14:43:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 14:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because I'm getting quite nervous. I mean what if something happens? It's putting off my b/f and me from thinking about a baby. Should I vote for that sensible Mr. Cameroon and could he do anything?

2007-08-24 13:26:57 · 18 answers · asked by poppy vox 4

how many people a day are getting killed in each country?? why is the USA funding israel? any links would also be great. thnx

2007-08-24 13:21:09 · 4 answers · asked by lifes what you make it 1

2007-08-24 12:56:30 · 39 answers · asked by Misty Blue 7

Gerry decides to lecture Europe on not looking after their children as well as he would like. From his blog:

"Although very serious cases like Madeleine’s (stereotypical kidnapping) are rare, it is very difficult to determine the scale of the problem, as there is no consistency in data collection across Europe. We agree with two leading British Charities (PACT and missing persons) that such data have to be collected with greater accuracy so that the frequency of serious crimes against children can be reliably documented- ideally such data should be available across the EU. Europe is probably 25 years behind the USA in such regard."

2007-08-24 12:27:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous