My Top News
The Runaway General
After a controversial interview General McChrystal had with Rolling Stone, the General reportedly tendered his resignation. In the interview McChrystal mocked civial superiors such as Ambassador Holbrooke and even the Vice President.
Breaking With Scientology
These are always news stories but I'll be mixing in other things, first with a great overview with some amazing insight into the world of Scientology. It discusses some of the former members, some very high ranking (previously) and the reprocussions of those that do decide to leave the church. A definite must read.
Son of Hamas founder spied for Israel
The son of one of Hamas’s founding members was a spy in the service of Israel for more than a decade, helping to prevent dozens of Islamist suicide bombers from finding their targets, it emerged yesterday. - Times Online
U.S. Marines, Afghan Taliban battle in Marjah
U.S. Marines at the tip of a NATO assault battled with Taliban militants on Saturday in the town of Marjah, the last big militant bastion in Afghanistan's violent Helmand Province. - Reuters
