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Weapon Loaded Plane Seized In Thailand- Headed For Iran By : Brian Jones Thirty-five tons of North Korean weapons, including missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and explosives, have been seized from a Russian transporter plane that stopped to refuel in Bangkok. The plane recently impounded in Bangkok was on its way to Iran, according to documents obtained by arms-trafficking experts. When Apartheid Began In South Africa By : Brian Jones Apartheid was a major event that happened in South Africa for many years starting in 1948. It was a period of racial discrimination against the colored and black people in South Africa. Chavez Critics Silenced in Venezuela By : Brian Jones Venezuelan President Mr. Hugo Chavez's refusal to renew the license of Radio Caracas Television, seems to have caused an uproar in Venezuela. The decision to not renew the license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) which is completely legal and within the rights of the President, created a lively debate amongst the International Press. Waking Up in the Matrix By : John Berling Hardy The world we have perceived ourselves to be in was no more real than what we see on TV. We are like contestants on a reality show. Once we pierce the veil that separates us from the world as we would like it to be, we find ourselves in a very cold and frightening place. Herd Morality and Our Society By : John Berling Hardy Morality is herd instinct in the individual.- Friedrich Nietzsche "Do you know the difference between right and wrong?" This is the question we ask our children, especially our teenagers, ad nausea. This is the litmus test for deciding if the criminal is bad or mad. The Economic Crisis: Passing the Hot Potato By : John Berling Hardy The game is set in motion by a junior loan officer at a small mortgage company who makes a pitch to a recently married couple with a baby on the way. The young couple is just starting their life together. They tell the officer they saw an ad on television that claimed they could buy a home with no money down. Clinton, Gore and Gen. Clark Committed War Crimes By : William Dorich Kosovo is Serbia by Dr. Vojin Joksimovich exposes the shocking evidence that the Clinton administration committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in their illegal war in Bosnia and Kosovo. Read the hidden truth that is finally exposed. The US Resurrection of the Fourth Fleet By : Gustavsyn Alpherline Lyrra Washington will again implement the fourth fleet to establish power in Latin American and the Caribbean. The fourth fleet was created during World War II in order to quell the infiltration of German submarines, yet its presence was no longer felt after the war, as U.S. military believed it was no longer necessary. The Developing Countries Efforts to Conclude Doha Talks By : Gustavsyn Alpherline Lyrra There are many people who have never heard of nor understand what the Doha talks are all about but they are a significant economic issue. Despite its relatively anonymousness of the conference, they are of great importance to many countries around the world and to the overall global economic climate. The Relevance of Doha Round to Developing Countries By : Gustavsyn Alpherline Lyrra The Doha Development Round (DDR) is a negotiation between members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that aims to lower international barriers and encourage global trade. Through cooperation and negotiation the WTO believes that open trade will provide worldwide economic growth. Commercial Vacancies, the Next Real Estate Bubble to Burst By : Ki Gray Commercial vacancies are on the rise as anticipated by several real estate statisticians in early 2009. In addition, insurance companies are standing up and taking notice. China Creates Its Own Credit Bubble By : Jacek Popiel In order to escape the impact of the global recession, the Chinese government is creating a credit bubble similar to the one that crashed the Western economies. The end result is likely to be the same. The Cuba Code and Separating True Cuban Cigars From Fakes By : Cuban cigars: for a cigar aficionado, the ultimate forbidden fruit is to buy Cuban cigars. At least, that's true if you live in the United States, which has long embargoed most trade and travel with the Communist island republic, which prevents the ability to buy Cuban cigars. The Facts Behind the Iran Protests By : Jacek Popiel The protests in Iran are as much about government incompetence as about elections and democracy. This situation is not unique to Iran. In fact the gap between elites and people is a growing global issue. Is Russia a Potential Partner for the US By : Jacek Popiel The overthrow of communism by the Russian people was a historical achievement, but Russia has little experience handling freedom. With respect to the new Russia the US has a choice between a hard line and cooperation. The second option is by far the most promising. The New Chinese Threat to the Dollar By : Jacek Popiel The Chinese government has unveiled a commercial strategy which could in time undermine the dollar global role. Latin American Cooperation With World Health Organization By : Danil Tavor The WHO has enjoyed relative autonomy with its networks and affiliate programs that allow it to consider itself a driving force behind prevention. In recent months, in respect to Latin America, WHO has worked closely with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The World Health Organization Work in the International Arena By : Danil Tavor WHO or The World Health Organization directs and coordinates authority for health for the United Nations system. They provide leadership on Global Health matters, They mold the health research agenda, They set the norms and standards, They gather evidence based on policy options, They provide technical support to countries and they monitor and asses health trends. World Health Organization and Yellow Fever By : Danil Tavor According to the World Health Organization, yellow fever has been a known scourge to the Americas and to Africa for approximately 400 years. Over the past 20 years, there has been a rise in incidents, once again making this disease a political and humanitarian focus as mere outbreaks can graduate into epidemics in a very short time. Are the Wars on Terror Winnable By : Jacek Popiel Success in the conflicts under the war on terror umbrella is only partly dependent on military force. The real key is the US policy towards the subject populations. WHO: The Fight Against HIV By : Danil Tavor The World Health Organization, formed in 1948, has struggled to cure and prevent countless diseases throughout their long history. By far however, one of their most desperate fights has been against the HIV virus. The Global Blame Game Against America By : David Hobbs There's a trend in the world today. Blame America. While the entire planet seems content to hold America responsible for the collapse of the economy, one wonders if that's entirely fair, nevermind accurate. But if America is responsible for the last year of economic downturn, isn't she also to be credited with the previous decades of economic growth the world over? If so, where's the gratitude. Will the G20 Summit Fix Anything By : Shawn Wilson A look at the G20 summit and what type of impact it will have on the world. History of the North American Free Trade Agreement By : Art Gib The North American Free Trade Agreement (abbreviated as NAFTA) is a trading agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Will the Last Ones to the Recession Be the Last to Leave? By : Ki Gray It seems Texas has arrived to the recession fashionably late, the question now is how long will we stay? Palestinians - All Just A Big Lie? By : Eli Hertz The Palestinians claim that they are an ancient and indigenous people fails to stand up to historic scrutiny. World Leaders Ignore International Law By : Eli Hertz Inciting antisemitism and anti-Zionism Protectionism Versus Globalism, Our Nations Best Economic Course? By : William Stephenson You see, its precisely our unique background of diversity which has us poised for success on the international stage. We should revel at the chance to share our greatest export to the economies of the world, our unbridled and limitless enthusiasm and ingenuity. Gaza - Proportionality and Collective Punishment in International Law By : Eli Hertz To finance, recruit, train, house, feed, transport and murder Jews, is a collective Palestinian effort, requiring a collectively responsible response. When Will the Economy Turnaround? By : Ki Gray Is the worst still to come? Despite Congress getting ready to vote on the stimulus bill compromise, the Treasury Department getting back to work on the banking system and President Obama's declarations that swift action will avert disaster, Americans seem short on hope and long on financial worries. Will Stimulus Packages Really Help The Economy? By : Shawn Wilson A look at the stimulus packages that are being proposed and how they might affect the economy. Rioting Continues in Athens Greece By : Musa Aykac Rioting started almost 7 days ago in Greece and is still continuing to go strong. China's Shenzhen Special Economic Zone By : Derek Dashwood Shenzhen, formerly a quiet sea town near Hong Kong, is now China's showpiece special economic zone. It was also the first. Recession? Depression? Deflation? The ABC's of the Economic Downturn By : Ki Gray The economy dominates the headlines, the evening news and our daily conversations. Sorting out what all the terms mean and what they have to do with your individual bottom line can be difficult. Waiting for Josephine the Undecided to Make Up Her Mind By : Jill Black A final look at the role of undecided voters in this year's presidential election. Chinese Architecture - Past and Present By : Derek Dashwood Much of old China around any major cities is being torn down and people being housed in towers. Get Review About US Visa Services By : Tarun Jaswani The company operates the worlds largest retail electronic payment network, managing payments among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities. The Principality of Sealand- The World's Best Known Micronation By : Patrick Omari The Principality of Sealand is a micronation located on a former World War II fort. HM Fort Roughs is located in the North Sea, six miles off the coast of Suffolk, England. From Rags To Riches- Being Aware Of The World Around You By : Patrick Omari Human beings have become their own worst enemy and the prospect of ever living in a world where everyone is equal seems unfathomable. Nevertheless, it is vital that we are aware of what is happening in the world around us and continuously strive for change. The Hague in the Political Spotlight By : Maxine Clarke The forthcoming trial of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic for genocide and crimes against humanity is the latest high-profile, international case to be conducted in The Hague. At a time when the world's media descend and set-up camp in the Dutch city, this article takes a brief look at the seat of government for the Netherlands. An Introduction to Obama By : Maxine Clarke He may well be the President in waiting, but how much is known in the UK about Democrat candidate Barack Obama? Following his fleeting visit to these shores in July, this article takes a brief look at the rise of the Senator from Illinois. The Nicaragua Canal: Will It Ever be Built? By : Attila Jancsina Everyone knows about the Panama Canal, and how it connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However, not everyone knows that the United States originally wanted to build this canal through Nicaragua. Obama Fallacy Will Open Gates of Hell in The Middle East By : Rakesh Saxena An unusually large section of the American media is doing the American voter a major disservice. Rather than simply applauding the wisdom of the pre-war stance adopted by Barack Obama, journalists and anchors must demand specifics which are verifiable today. The Conservation Policies Of Presidential Candidates By : Scott Miscall We all know our Earth is in serious trouble. If there is one person who can really turn around things in our country it is the president. New York Times Fooled by Mexican Populist Demagogue By : Jack Deal Maybe it would be helpful and a good idea for the New York Times to take a real look at Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and not just report what they would like to believe. Diamond Minds, Metro Europe - Libya Wants In! By : Derek Dashwood When we see and hear leaders of Europe on a British television speak to a delegate from Russia, and from Serbia, we hear of their amazing brilliant thinking. Their minds are beyond beyond those of the man from Russia and the man from Serbia. Greek Antiques, Democracies, China Today - More on Web than America - But Watch What You Say By : Derek Dashwood This is a rather limited victory, the fact just reported, that more Chinese will be on the web this year than Americans. But try to type in words such as Tibet.Will there be a knock at your door by a man with a club? Free Tibet by Boycotting Chinese Goods, Olympic Advertisers and the Olympics By : Jack Deal Go ahead, it won't hurt. Just remember that in China not only would you not be allowed to read this article but it would be banned on the search engines as well. Or rather it would be banned to the extent the search engines could filter it out. The government would also ban you from forwarding it. Healthy Lifestyles, Unhealthy Evolutions - Idealist Chairman Mao to Now By : Derek Dashwood There was a brief period when the Communist take over of China seemed to grant them, certainly in their minds, a pure, wholesome sense, of all sacrifice for the better of all. They looked down on the heathens in Moscow. Greek Antiques Democracy - Now In Bhutan, Right Beside Tibet By : Derek Dashwood What an irony that while Chinese police apply their batons against Tibetan monks, just over those mountains Bhutan has just voted for their first time, and have a leader they voted in. Joy, next to sorrow and pain. Chinese Antiques, Confucian Respect - Best With Athenian Free Speech By : Derek Dashwood Chinese antique wisdom flows from Confucian respect for the Emperor, all serve He who could behead you at his whim or will. Thomas Jefferson has some vintage Greek vintage democracy that would go well over that. Chinese Antiques, Modern China - The Children Show The Way By : Derek Dashwood An occasional glimpse of modern China can be enlightening. We do not see this on our local television but international news interviews with family life and with the children to school shows free young minds. Healthy Lifestyes in Tibet - Unlikely, So Bravo, Nancy Pelosi By : Derek Dashwood The news shows the American political leader Nancy Pelosi in northern India, hand in hand with the Dahli Llahma of Tibet, after riots to protest their loss of freedoms. Healthy Lifestyles, Power - How It's Abuse Has Hurt America, The Only Way Out By : Derek Dashwood Abraham Lincoln said that every man can handle adversity, but to see the character of a man give him power. The incumbent vice president of America comes to mind. Healthy Lifestyles, Peace On Earth - How To Avoid Ralph Nader This Time By : Derek Dashwood The year 2008 has been a downhill roller coaster for most of America, and as we stay the course the deeper we sink. What may be needed, if the hole we keep digging is sinking us, is to fill the hole back in and build a fine new world atop the rubbish and folly. Video Surveillance In The Kingdom By : Nahshon Roberts A lot of European nations utilize public video surveillance as a leading tool for monitoring movement and possible terrorist acts The United Kingdom is known for relying heavily on video surveillance in crime prevention efforts Video Surveillance Goes International By : Nahshon Roberts Around the world, various nations utilize public video surveillance as a leading tool for monitoring movement and possible terrorist acts Some of these countries have come to rely very heavily on video surveillance for aid in crime prevention Healthy Lifestyles For Darfur more Likely after Steven Spielberg Shames China By : Derek Dashwood Until now China has behaved with impunity while becoming rich by using our capitalism to sell us goods base on their vast cheap labor. But they make normal living and healthy lifestyles impossible for millions in Darfur while they sell the guns to allow the genocide in Darfur while trading that for oil, taking most of the oil from that land. Well done, Steven. Global Warming Topics By : Sarah BB The past 100 years has seen the Earths surface warm up approximately 06°C A Good Diet Is Essential By : Sarah BB A good normal sustainable diet will help you maintain a healthy body balance, give you sustained energy and additional brainpower Without a good sustainable diet in your life you will find that it will be more difficult to lose weight than not Climate Change On Coral Reefs By : Sarah BB The Coral reefs that are known and loved the world over are in danger of being killed off by the effects of Climate Change The Coral Reefs are one of the richest places for Biodiversity, but they are also one of the most neglected Politics and the Burmese Ruby Boycott By : Marc Choyt Jewelers of America, representing 11,000 jewelers, urge a boycott of Burmeserubies. Yet some gem dealers deeply familiar with the situation in Burma claimruby trade is decentralized, and that the boycott hurts the artisanal minersin the pro-democracy movement, not the government. This article considers thepolitics behind the boycott: who it helps and who it hurts. Global Warming’s Fever By : Tom Phelps “The earth has a fever” This was a statement from Nobel Prize winning documentarian, Al Gore America’s Impending Recession Is Good News For MLM By : Anthony J. Namata When you go back in history, it is when there was a recession when some people got rich This is the beginning of 2008, and after President George W Bush’s speech, markets are jittery due to fears of a recession in the US economy Collagen Skin Care By : Cosmetics Fairy Collagen has been widely used in cosmetic surgery as a healing aid for burn patients, reconstruction of bone and a wide variety of dental, orthopaedic and surgical purposes Until quite recently Collagen as a beauty treatment has not been widely used for household cosmetic makeup Lebanese News: Getting A Clear Picture From The Middle East By : Alissa Haddad The top news of the day reaches millions of people daily via the Internet You can catch up with the geo-political and environmental issues, as well as the latest Lebanese news sprinkled with interesting blogs and videos chronicling the lighter side of life about the people, culture, and events in Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece, Israel and more Lebanon News And Great Opportunities By : Alissa Haddad Opportunities come your way via several routes It could be a tip from a friend, something said in discussions, a look at the shops around you, or something you stumbled on online Troop Support: Sending Care Packages to Military Personnel By : Nothing says home to deployed military personnel like a care package. Filled with treats, necessities, and greetings, a care package can be a huge morale booster for those far from home - especially during the holidays. "Mail is one of the greatest morale boosters we can give our troops during the holiday," said Postmaster General John E. Potter. Texas UFO And Jets May Have Entered Restricted Presidential Airspace By : Bill Knell The laundry list of strangeness surrounding the Stephenville, Texas, UFO sightings is growing Despite efforts by a military spokesperson to attribute the sightings to F-16 training maneuvers, new video shows a strange object that doesn’t look or act anything like a conventional aircraft Driven To Save Our World By : James Copper Energy efficiency is not just about what we do at home and at work Its what we do everywhere The Investment Into Green Energy By : James Copper In the United States, Canada and Australia both commercial and residential consumers can buy green energy from their standard local utility provider of from a provider that specializes in green energy Many third party suppliers of energy provide green energy electricity that is produced from renewable resources Exploding The Global Warming Myths By : Paul Arnold Are you a believer of Global warming or not Or are you one of the cynics yet to be convinced Energy Blowing In The Wind By : James Copper Wind power has long been a source of renewable energy, as evidenced by the many windmills of centuries past The flow of air is used to run wind turbines, some of which can produce up to 5 megawatts of power Ireland Needs More Trees By : Peter Slevin Rooted in Ireland is an oak planting project in Drumconwell, which is just outside Armagh city in Ireland The tree site is set on 9 acres of beautiful, lush farmland, overlooking the picturesque and hugely historic Cathedral City Stop Global Warming By : Paul Arnold More frequently we are being given reminders that we are living on a fragile and volatile planet Many of our natural resources have been processed to near depletion Populist Deception Fooling Latin America's Poor and USA's Gullible 'Intellectuals' By : Jack Deal Latin America needs a solid left, not Populist windbags that promise the impossible. Populism has failed everywhere and there's no reason to expect any change. President Gul of Turkey - An Islamist in Disguise ? By : Leslie Hardy The election of Abdullah Gul as President of Turkey on 28 August 2007 is controversial because of his Islamic background. Now that both the Prime Minister and President have religious backgrounds, his election is widely viewed as a threat to the secular ethos of the Turkish State. Third World To Benefit From New Andorra Aid Policy By : Roger Munns Tax haven Andorra is beginning to take overseas aid more seriously and for the first time is beginning to give assistance to Africa. Rice Tries to Block Israeli Attack on Syria By : Leslie Hardy Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, tried to block US approval for an Israeli attack on a Syrian nuclear site. Despite her opposition, the attack took place on 6 September 2007. India's Water Quality Is Improving By : Derek Both The quality of water in developing countries has long been a hot topic of debate with many people questioning the poor hygiene standards people in these countries are subjected to. U.S. Foreign Policy and Terrorism By : Leon Newton The public ask the question "Why Do They Hate Us" The title sums its findings succinctly, U.S. Image Up Slightly, But Still Negative: American Character Gets Mixed Reviews The Basics Of The Economy In Ghana By : Adrian Adams Ghana is located in West Africa and it is full of various natural resources. However they don't have the skills or the equipment to benefit from many of them so they are categorized as a very poor area. National Security and Our Family Unit By : Andey Randead How has our changing family laws affected our national security Biological and Chemical Weapons In An Age of Terror By : Leon Newton The real terror is the use of biological and chemical weapons in a city which is the ultimate fear. The article purpose is to make a contribution to the public understanding of the threat. The New Iraq: Genocide of the Gentle By : Judi Lynn Lake Of all the physical damage that has been done to Iraq, the greatest damage has been done to the culture itself. Iraq has lost much of her cultural capital. Theories of Ethnic and Sectarian Violence By : Leon Newton Ethnic and Sectarian violence rather in Bosnia or Iraq is one of the most serious problems in the modern world. The era of the Cold War and ideological conflicts has given way to an era of ethnic and sectarian conflicts. Old unresolved sectarian violence are resurfacing in Iraq. Tony Blair and the Seduction of Global Power By : Leslie Hardy Mr Blair reportedly stated that we might be a lucky generation that will never have to send people to war. In reality, he has engaged in more military campaigns than any British Prime Minister in living memory Terrorism and the Constitution By : Leon Newton The war on terrorism is not a war in the official sense. Yet the atmosphere of the Post-911 years based on fear and mistrust can never be allowed to subvert our constitution. Iraq Oil - The Spoils of Victory By : Leslie Hardy There were many cynical analysts, both in the West as well as the Middle East, who viewed the invasion of Iraq as a scarcely concealed attempt to take control of the country's immense oil wealth. This opinion is now becoming a reality. Can The USA And Israel Fight Side-By-Side? By : Victor Epand This article is about how the USA and Israel are close allies, but have yet to fight a war side-by-side. Iraq - Strategic Options By : Leslie Hardy The continuing failure of US and UK policy to stablise and pacify Iraq has led to a review of current operations and an evaluation of strategic options. Tony Blair - Turkey and Iraq By : Leslie Hardy US and UK strategies are Iraq are beginning to diverge. George Bush still believes that a victory remains possible, whereas Tony Blair is considering partition of Iraq and has been discussing this with Turkey. Mohammad Yunus And The New Revolutionaries By : Michael Skye Could Mohammad Yunus, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, be starting a revolution a revolution in culture and consciousness? Could the next generation of youth become inspired visionaries who stand for humanity as he has, and literally change the world? Vanunu's "Unpardonable Sin"? By : eileen fleming I first met the Whistleblower of Israel's WMD Program on June 21, 2005. I have been reporting on his ongoing trials ever since. Whose Land is That? By : eileen fleming "I am an Israeli Jew and I am responsible to change something about this situation. We all need to do this together." Textual Images of Iraq By : Judi Lynn Lake American citizens receive many images about the war/occupation in Iraq on a daily basis which bombard listeners, readers, and viewers with images about the application of U.S. policy abroad. Peace is Not Paved With Violence By : Judi Lynn Lake There is a parallel between the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan in that the violence of the U.S. war has been followed by unprecedented violence during U.S. occupation. The Need For Air Superiority Amidst An Escalating Threat By : Kerry Plowright Eighty nine percent of Indonesians oppose the U.S. led war on terrorism. Should we be worried about that? The Key To Air Power Part I By : Kerry Plowright The key to air superiority is estimating the shape and size of future threat, coupled with the development of an appropriate force structure to deal with it. Birth Pangs of a Third Awakening By : eileen fleming After Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's remarks at the U.N., during which he referred to President Bush as "the devil"...
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