Day December 31, 2004

Why does the US condone torture at all?

Justice Dept. Toughens Rule on Torture. The Justice Department has broadened its definition of torture, retreating from a memo that defined torture extremely narrowly. The Geneva Convention already defines what torture is, even though the Bushies have chosen to ignore…

How Did Animals Escape Tsunami?.

No wild animals were found dead along the Sri Lankan coastline, adding credence to the belief that beasts have a sixth sense that warns them of impending disasters.