PKK Kills 13 Turk Soldiers

Iraq is going to have a hard time keeping the Turkish military out of Kurdistan after this.

More Fun from Turkey and Northern Iraq

The Turks are coming! The Turks are coming! Seriously, the Turks may really be coming...it's a big problem.

Foreign Exchange: China's Economy, Iraq Insurgency, and Northern Ireland

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Turkey Cracking Down on Kurds

I've been waiting for this. Even more terrifying, the head of the Turkish Army asked for permission to move into Northern Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan). So long, mostly stable Northern Iraq. Next stop: Kirkuk.

Tours to Be Extended for Army Personnel in Iraq

DoD announced today that Army troops in Iraq and Afghanistan will have their tours extended by three months to a total of fifteen months. So, this is the latest manifestation of the failed policies of this administration. Once again, the only people being asked to sacrifice during this time of war are the people in our military. That is all...please continue shopping.

More Turkey v. Kurd Saber Rattling

[More on where I've been later...] I just wanted to put up this article about renewed tensions between Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey. There are some pretty strong threats being thrown around. Stay tuned...

Saturday Media Dump

Lots of stuff today. US New House bill to roll back oil company tax breaks and use the money to research renewable energy. This alone was worth voting for the Democrats. "White House: No Plan To Attack Iran, Syria". They didn't a have plan for Iraq, either. [BTW, Iran is a MUCH larger country than Iraq. Enjoy.] Middle East We have people in this country freaking out about a Muslim Congressman and, meanwhile, Israel is appointing an Arab Muslim to their cabinet. I hope we grow up someday. Egypt's President wants Iran to keep out of Iraq. Africa Interesting story about US involvement in Somalia. DDT is making a comeback and, this time, it is saving people's lives. A crazy preacher in Nigeria was sentenced to hang for lighting some of his parishioners on fire. Asia China will increase the flexibility with which it allows it's currency, the yuan, to trade thanks to a 74% increase in the country's trade surplus. More on China's strategy for African influence and in the Middle East.