Man’s best friend does it again. A dog’s motherly instincts saved an abandoned baby boy from death in Argentina. The dog heard the cries of the child and promptly called dibbs. What’s species got to do with it?
Can Moyo please pass the mojo? For the first time since 1980, Zimbabwe’s chief opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, holds a majority in Parliament. This historic twist was brought about by the election of Lovemore Moyo to the position of speaker of Parliament. (It’s all in the name, baby.)
The government of Pakistan has had it up to HERE with the Taliban. The Pakistani government banned the Islamic militant group today due to an upsurge in terrorist activity and the Taliban’s admitted responsibility for the recent suicide bombings that occurred in a military arms factory. These bombings resulted in 67 deaths.
India to residents: You’ve been very, very naughty. In response to protests planned for today, Indian officials declared a 24-hour curfew in Kashmir. Many residents of the Muslim-majority territory are opposed to India’s rule and wish to align with Pakistan instead—so India pretty much told everyone to go pout in their rooms until further notice.
Madge is back: While the Dems were getting in gear to gather ’round and speech it up in Denver, Madonna took the stage (in a top hat, no less) to kick off her own party in Wales this weekend. The singer’s Sweet and Sticky tour is now underway and doesn’t seem to disappoint — if crotch shots and wedgies are your thing.
Speaking of wedgies . . . thank you, Olivia Newton John, for inspiring this.
Bring on the crazy: As if there aren’t enough egos in the American Idol peanut gallery, songwriter Kara Dioguardi is taking a seat at the judging table. You know what this means: Paula will have to step up her crazy game in order to compete for attention. Pass the popcorn, people.
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