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Which Countries Are Landlocked?

Landlocked countries are those that do not have any coastline. Its borders are adjacent to land on all sides. According to the CIA World Factbook, about 44 countries in the world are landlocked. A landlocked status for a country is a critical factor because it prevents the said country from gaining...

Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Complications of Bronchitis

Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized Due to Complications of Bronchitis

Former 41st President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized within Houston, Texas due to complications resulting from a bout of bronchitis. The 88 year old who served the U.S. as a Navy pilot, congressman, CIA director, Vice President, and President has reportedly been admitted and discharged...

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

Having ordered the systematic murder of millions of people, Nazi Germany was responsible for some of the darkest days in human history. However, following the defeat of the Axis powers, justice was not instantaneous. In fact, many of those responsible for the atrocities of the Third Reich managed...

CIA Paid Blackwater's Erik Prince Millions on a Handshake

CIA Paid Blackwater's Erik Prince Millions on a Handshake

I'd say it's time to review the CIA's process in deciding what contractors they pay to do what. That especially after its been revealed they paid millions of dollars to Blackwater CEO Erik D Prince on a handshake to become part of a plan to assasinate former CIA operative Osama Bin Laden, and other...

Dick Cheney's Crimes Against Humanity

Dick Cheney's Crimes Against Humanity

Politics is a dirty business and politicians don't come any dirtier than Dick Cheney. He's a man who delights in operating on the 'dark side' and is the Darth Vader of American politics. However, is it going too far to accuse him of "crimes against humanity"? That term has quite a narrow and specific...