Archive for May 9th, 2009

The Middle East’s Leading English Language Daily

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

What price Afghan lives? The US military attack on civilians near Farah in western Afghanistan once again shows what the Americans think of human life in this part of the world. The Obama administration seems to be no different from its predecessor in this respect.

Source: www.arabnews.com

As You See It: April 17, 2009

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Tax foes don’t get it The anti-tax tea baggers are giddy drunk from 30 years of imbibing a self-serving ideology.

Source: www.contracostatimes.com

Rumor: Honda CR-Z coming to U.S.

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

A production version of the Honda CR-Z concept aimed for the US has been hinted in emerging scanned images of the hatch. It has already been reported that the CR-Z Hybrid has received approval for production, although there are talks emerging about the Honda Insight that has gotten some anxious.

Source: www.autospies.com

Auto Review: 2010 Nissan Electric Car: The future is quiet

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

As I settled in the bucket seat and fastened the safety belt on the right-hand-drive vehicle, one question came to mind. “Now what do I do?” I asked the Nissan expert who had worked on this electric car for 15 years.

Source: www.marketwatch.com

Toyota Posts an Annual Loss

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

The net annual loss of $4.4 billion was the first in six decades for the automaker, a stunning reversal for a company whose breakneck expansion and record profits seemed unstoppable just 12 months ago.

Source: www.nytimes.com