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Return to the Doghouse

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:49:35 -0500

Watch the sequel to last seasons Doghouse video. This year its personal and the guys cant seem to stay out of the doghouse. Find out what it takes for the Review Board to set them free.

Eritrea-Djibouti war looms

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:47:13 -0400

Yet another crisis is looming in the Horn of Africa. It’s already the scene of fighting in Somalia, age-old violence and rifts, clan battles, warlords, Islamists sweeping into the region and of late, Al-Qa’ida. Now once again it appears two of the coastal nations, Eritrea and Djibouti, are on the verge of war. Our reporter in the region tells us that the two are eyeing a possible confrontation over a border dispute that’s run on for many years. There have already been clashes in recent months, skirmishes have led to casualties but now both sides are talking up the possibility of an all-out fight. While the International community is trying to persuade both sides not to get involved in any military confrontation, it’s clear that the West will support Djibouti if there is any battle with Eritrea. The Eritrean regime is described by many countries as being oppressive and dictatorial with many reports of people being forced to serve in its army. In fact, its army is one of the largest in the world, even though it’s only a small country. The level of support in the international community for Djibouti can be seen in the military presence there of both France and the United States. There are around 3,000 French troops in Djibouti and more than 1,000 from the United States. The American troops are not only involved in training local forces but a variety of activities throughout the Horn of Africa, including of late targeting what they believe are Al-Qa’ida operatives in the region. For its part Eritrea is involved in a variety of military operations, most notable with another of its neighbors, Ethiopia. Skirmishes continue between them to this day. At the same time the Ethiopians are fighting in Somalia alongside the Western-backed government there, whilst the Eritreans are supporting the Islamist rebels in Somalia.

Columbia hostage crisis update

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:24:37 -0400

Colombian troops tricked rebels into freeing politician Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans in a bold but bloodless jungle rescue that dealt a severe blow to Latin America's oldest left-wing insurgency. Betancourt, a dual French-Colombian citizen and former presidential candidate, had been held for six years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, and was its most well-known captive. Wednesday's (July 3) rescue further weakened the negotiating position of FARC rebels, who are already reeling after the death of three top leaders, and bolstered President Alvaro Uribe as he fends off a political scandal over bribery charges. Betancourt, 46, a mother of two, looked in good health. She wept and prayed as she hugged relatives at a Bogota air base while the three U.S. defense contractors -- Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes -- were flown to the United States after five years in captivity. Eleven kidnapped soldiers and police were also released after the 22-minute rescue operation in the southern jungle province of Guaviare. Colombia said the mission involved infiltration of rebel leadership and soldiers acting as aid workers who pretended to transport hostages to a FARC commander's camp. But the FARC, considered a terrorist organization by U.S. and European officials, still has scores of other hostages, some of whom have been held for a decade. It wants to swap them for jailed guerrilla fighters. Betancourt thanked the international community, and especially France, for their deep support. She likened the operation to free her to the exploits of Israel's military. "This is a proud time for all of us as Colombians. There are no historic antecedents of such a perfect operation. I think in the world. In the history of Israel, that fame they have of their extraordinary commando operations, perhaps those might be similar to the blow that occurred today." She said she would cont...

Tropical storm claims lives

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:33:06 -0400

Residents and tourists alike fled Jamaica as a strengthening tropical storm Gustav lurched toward the island late Thursday after triggering floods and landslides that killed at least 67 people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola. At least 59 people died in Haiti from floods, mudslides and falling trees, including 25 around the city of Jacmel, where Gustav first struck land Tuesday. Eight more people were buried when a cliff gave way in the Dominican Republic. Marcelina Feliz died clutching her 11-month-old baby. Five more of her children were smothered in the wreckage beside her. Thursday night, Gustav was 55 kilometres off Jamaica but already lashing the island with tropical storm-force winds. Dozens of roofs were ripped from houses, trees were toppled and many roads were left impassable by floodwaters and debris. U.S. forecasters said the storm could grow to a hurricane before hitting the low-lying capital of Kingston early Friday and then moving on to the Cayman Islands. Forecasters said parts of Jamaica could get 635 millimetres of rain, which could trigger landslides and cause serious crop damage. Authorities told fisherman to stay ashore, and hotel workers secured beach umbrellas in the resort city of Montego Bay. Jamaican authorities ordered residents to evacuate low-lying areas including Portmore, a crowded and flood-prone area outside Kingston, and move into shelters. Kingston's main airport was closed and buses stopped running even as people streamed into supermarkets for emergency supplies. The storm is expected to pick up more strength from the warm waters south of Cuba and hug Jamaica's southern shore before making an almost direct hit on the Caymans by late Friday, likely as a strong Category 1 hurricane. Tourists are leaving the Caymans, and resorts are closing as Gustav approaches. ...

Guinea Military Coup Aftermath

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:22:24 -0500

Leaders of a military coup in Guinea have announced the formation of a 32-member government, one day after the death of the country's dictator. - The interim government consists of 26 military members and six civilians, said Capt. Moussa Camara, spokesman for the National Council for Democracy and Development, which led the coup. - Presidential elections will be held within two years, the council announced on Wednesday. The group had previously stated that it would hold elections within 60 days. - The group said an interim president and prime minister will be appointed. - Camara said when the elections are held they will be "credible and transparent". - The National Council for Democracy and Development announced its takeover on Tuesday, hours after the death of Guinea's longtime dictator Lansana Conte. - Local media report that the group appears to be run by junior officers headquartered at the Alpha Yaya Diallo barracks. Earlier this year, the barracks were the epicentre of a mutiny by renegade soldiers against Conte's rule. - Richard Moncrieff, West Africa project director for International Crisis Group, said no successor to Conte was groomed and no one can legitimately step up without elections. "If a constitutional transition of power is not effected, then it will be bad news for Guinea," he said. - Camara said the group has no ambition to stay in power. - "We are here to promote the organization of credible and transparent presidential elections by the end of December 2010," he said. - Conte had seized power in a military coup in 1984 following the death of President Ahmed Sekou Toure. - The African Union was meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Guinea. In a statement, the organization said "this seizure of power constitutes a flagrant violation of the Guinean constitution." - In a statement read on state television and radio on Tuesday, C...

Leopard rescued in Nasik

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:12:12 -0500

Leopard rescued, vanishes in the fields in Nasik Nasik, 22 Feb (ANI): Wildlife authorities on February 21 rescued a leopard, which had fallen into a well in India's western Nasik city but before being trapped, it vanished into adjoining sugarcane farms.The leopard was rescued after a carefully planned rescue operation by the forest officers that lasted 8 hours.

Man's drink spiked with Visine

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:36:42 -0500

AN ALLEGED ATTACK ... USING DROPS OF VISINE. [Notes:VO perp walk of woman, home exterior] POLICE SAY 24-YEAR-OLD KRISTINE ANZALONE (AN'-zah-lone) SPIKED A FRIEND'S DRINK WITH VISINE ... A JUNE 2006 ATTACK THAT CAUSED THIS ... [Notes:SUPER: Lt. Kevin Smith / Nassau County Police] SOT: Stomach problems, difficulty breathing, headaches, vomiting ...LANDING HIM IN THE HOSPITAL.THE WOMAN'S DEFENSE ATTORNEY IS TELLING A DIFFERENT STORY ... [Notes:SUPER: Nancy Bartling / Defense Attorney] SOT: It never happened, she had no connection to any Visine, and this never happened, and it certainly didn't happen in June of 2006.A COUPLE MONTHS LATER, POLICE SAY ANZALONE PRODDED A PIT BULL TO ATTACK THE SAME MAN'S DOG, A CHIHUAHUA. IT DIED.POLICE ARE NOT SAYING WHY IT TOOK ALMOST A YEAR TO MAKE THIS ARREST.ANZALONE IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

Bus falls into gorge

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:23:08 -0500

At least 38 dead as bus falls into gorge in Nasik Nasik, Jan 21 (ANI): In a road accident in Nasik 38 people have reportedly died and more than 40 seriously injured when the bus fell into a gorge in Vani village in Nasik. The accident occurred when the driver lost his control while negotiating a bend along a hilly stretch about 200 km north of the state capital Mumbai. The group was returning from Saptashringi shrine.