Tag Archives: NATO
Pitcher Wins It, Sit Down and Shut Up
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Dynasty: Pitching ace Madison Bumgarner, who pitched nine innings only three days before, came in as a reliever last night and threw five scoreless innings for San Francisco, winning the Giants’ third World Series championship in five years. San Francisco …
NATO Irritated, Just Ask Directions
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Ukraine Deal: NATO leaders are scheduled to meet today in Wales to discuss a variety of issues, including the Ukraine crisis and possibly to establish a quick-reaction force to defend members in Eastern Europe. They are becoming increasingly irritated by …
Moscow Subway Crash, Summer Winter
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Derailed: A Moscow Metro subway train derailed and crashed today, killing at least 20 people and injuring 150. The cause was not immediately evident. The crash happened 275 feet below the streets, making rescue and recovery more difficult. Authorities say …
Arrests in Israel, This Bud’s for You
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Israel Arrests: Israeli police have arrested up to six people in the killing of an Arab boy who was burned to death in a forest. Authorities believe Muhammad Abu Khdeir was burned alive in revenge for the killing of three …
No Sign of Russia Pullback, The 69 Words
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
World: NATO says there’s no sign that Russia has pulled its troops back from the Ukraine border as promised. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said, “Unfortunately, we have not seen any evidence at all that Russia has started withdrawal.” …
Obama Challenges, Karzai Disappointed
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Shutdown Throwdown: Day 8. President Obama challenged House Speaker John Boehner to hold an open up or down vote on whether to fund the federal government. “Let every member of Congress vote their conscience and they can determine whether or …
Margaret Tatcher Dies, Fashion Faux Pas
Monday, April 8, 2013
Breaking: Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died suddenly of a stroke today. She was 87. Sometimes known as the Iron Lady, she was a staunch conservative who led Britain for 11 years beginning in 1979. She’s credited with breaking …