World Round-up

While the news has been dominated in the past week by non-stories like John Kerry’s lame-ass failure to tell a joke, and the shocking revelation that there are closeted gay Republicans, a few other interesting, horrifying, scary things have been happening. But apparently nobody cares. Fer instance:

In Pakistan, a religious school was bombed and 80 people were killed. Ho-hum. Whether Musharraf ordered it, or the Americans did it and made Musharraf take “credit” for it (both scenarios are plausible), this is bad news. Huge repercussions are coming. You think this is going to discourage Pakistanis from signing up to battle the infidel? I don’t think so.

Israel has gone back into Gaza and starting firing on all cylinders. Who cares? More of the same. I’d forgotten that those kidnapped Israeli soldiers who were the catalyst for last summer’s war (remember that war?) have still not been released. Now there are negotiations for release and prisoner exchange. They couldn’t have done that last May or June?

Iran test-fired some missiles. Yawn. Including a long-range one that could hit Israel or American troops in Iraq. What? Americans could be hit? Hey, this could be important. Pay attention.

China is hosting a big summit for African nations. Does anyone remember the concept of the sphere of influence? Or is that so 20th Century nobody cares anymore? China’s very busying signing contracts and cementing friendships everywhere. Western media only care about Africa when a Star adopts a baby.

Fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. I love fish! Somebody do something! Where’s Al Gore? Oh, he’s in England, in his new role consulting with the government. As long as there’s alarming global warming news, Al will never be out of a job.