Islamist forces in Somalia beat a hasty retreat today to their stronghold in Mogadishu, Somalia’s battle-scared capital, crumbling faster than anyone expected after a week of attacks by Ethiopian forces.
Burhakaba, a large inland city, fell first, followed by Dinsoor, not far away, and then Bulo Burto, where just a few weeks ago the Islamists in charge were threatening to behead people who did not pray.
The Islamist fighters, who had seemed invincible after taking Mogadishu in June, now seem powerless to stop the steady advance of the Ethiopian-backed forces of the transitional government.
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I'm not sure how building a new settlement in the West Bank (Maskiot) is supposed to help bring about peace.
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Question: Will Saddam Hussein's imminent death change the situation on the ground in Iraq? Will Sunnis give up hope? Will Shiites feel even more emboldened to attack Sunnis? Will anyone even pay attention?
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The Conspiracy Museum in Dallas is closing it's doors after more than a decade of operations. It's being replaced by a Quiznos which we all know is owned by the secret One World Government. More here from NPR.
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I was incredibly annoyed with the constant shots of Carrie Underwood watching the Cowboys at Texas Stadium during the broadcast yesterday evening. (She has been rumored to be enamored of quarterback Tony Romo). Who gives a crap, really?
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