SOPA,PIPA dead--for now

Leaders on Capitol Hill were forced to table a bill aimed at stopping Internet piracy. Advocates of the bill argued that it was needed to stem the flow of illegal content coming into the United States. The bill was tabled when prominent Internet companies expressed concern that it would stymie free speech. The bill is expected to be introduced in a revised form to address concerns that people had with the current version.

Syria continues crackdown

Last fall the Arab Spring began. The president of Syria is not about to allow the protesters prevail. The Arab League has threatened to punish Syria for killing innocent protesters. So time will tell who will be the last one standing.

US and Iran continue to spar

In an ongoing war of words between the US and Iran continues as Oran defies demands by the West to halt development of weapons grade uranium.
The EU is also taking action voting on sanctions against Iran. Specifically boycotting oil.
Iran earlier had threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz but the US called on their bluff.