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International Community Welcomes Maoist Premier Prachanda
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh, the US Administration, the European Union, and Japan have welcomed Nepal’s Maoist ex-rebel commander Prachanda immediately after he was elected as the country’s first prime minister the abolition of the 240-year monarchy. They... Georgia and Russia, why is there a problem?
When the Soviet Union broke up, many satellite states declare their independence. Their new leaders mostly and unfortunately came from the criminal element. We have seen much ethnic cleansing since and left over... Georgia Crisis: Genocide or War for Integrity?
"With the recent events in Georgia and South Ossetia different newspapers and news agencies provided different information on what happens in the conflict regions. It seems that the political arena was divided into three main segments: the United States, Russia and the...Weekly Radio Spin -- Pushing Pills from Coast to Coast
This week, we look at Dick Cheney's red pen, drug companies' new code and a match made in PR heaven. In "Six Degrees of Spin and Fakin'," we look at Montel Williams' pharma gig.The EU: New Labor Legislation Ushers in Sweatshop Age of Labor Market Policies
he European Union slides further down the slippery slope to become a belated paradise of neocon economic ideology, as labor ministers agree upon "voluntary" 65 hours working week, while employees are weakened by...Police clash with fisherman at EU in Brussels
Hundreds of fishermen clashed with riot police as they protested outside the European Union buildings in Brussels.The latest clashes follows weeks of strikes by French fishermen.The fishermen are upset at EU policies...Serbia's pro-Western President declares win
UPDATE: 6:25p.m. EDT May 11th Serbia's pro-Western President declares electoral victory"Serbia's pro-Western president declared victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections - a stunning upset...Parliament monk of Sri Lanka shuns non-violence
Buddha and Buddhism are well known for the Nirvana and the middle path to enlightenment rather than extremes of any form with emphasis on meditation. But the Buddhist monks of Sri Lanka are famous for their political... Pax Americana, the EU and Tamils' struggle
The European Union banned the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) a party to the ceasefire agreement and peace process in May 2006. The move is largely seen as coercive tactic to make progress in the peace... EU warns Sri Lanka over deteriorating human rights
European Union one of the largest trading partner and the second largest for garments export warned Sri Lanka of losing preferential import tariffs if the human rights record to get worse. The Reuters news story on... Serbia Gov't Calls for Early Elections
Serbia is dissolving its government and is expected to hold elections on May 11th. This is seen as a referendum of sorts of the government's commitment to pursuing EU membership. "Serbia's caretaker government urged the president Monday to call early parliamentary elections... Europe Declares War on Tax Cheats
Following recent moves by Germany to force Liechtenstein to crack down on tax cheats, the European Union is going a step further, effectively declaring battle today with Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and Switzerland in their ‘war on super-rich tax cheats.’ The EU's...EU fines Microsoft $1.3 billion
Microsoft was handed a $1.3 billion parking ticket today by the European Union. Here's what you need to know:"BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The European Union's longest-running fight with Microsoft Corp. neared an...British govt wants personal details of every traveller
Bad idea:"Passengers travelling between European Union countries or taking domestic flights would have to hand over a mass of personal information, including their cellphone numbers and credit-card details, as part... Bush Wants Personal Info on European Tourists
Whether or not Washington admits it, the US economy is hurting. Scaring away tourists? Not helping. What would Americans say if, for example, Britain demanded info on would-be tourists from Iowa? A buck says they'd...
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