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Are the EU and Russia becoming America's biggest threat?
With America seeming to lose its prominence in the world, is it shocking to find the European Union and Russia starting to make securtiy packs? Friday, the Russian President , Medvedev, sent a security proposal to... 
After Maastricht now Lisbon, the future of the EU is at stake
By, Uwe Paschen.The E.U. and its future. I have always been a strong supporter of the EU and even of a European Central Government, however lately I started having my doubt about the whole matter and mainly... 
European Union to choose president and foreign minister
The European Union is about to become a true counter-weight to the US, with their own President.As they scurry for a bone-fide president for the 27 nation monolith they have become, some are asking if... 
Iran set to execute three young men convicted of homosexuality
""Killing people for what they did as children is wrong and repellent, and killing them for alleged homosexual conduct is just as wrong and repellent. The Iranian government has flouted its most basic human rights... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
690 views | 79 recommendations | 24 comments
690 views | 79 recommendations | 24 comments
Ireland has passed the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty
Ireland has passed the second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty with an overwhelming majority of 67 per cent in favor.Ireland was the only EU member state to hold a referendum on Lisbon, though there have been calls... 
The Lisbon Treaty Referendum Mk II
-Update-Polling in the second Lisbon Referendum has ended after 15 hours. Early indications suggest that turnout may be slightly up on the first Lisbon vote and Fine Gael has claimed an exit poll shows there has... 
Slovakia vs. Hungary Round ?
20/08/09 The State Foundation Day of Hungary (We call it St. Stephen Day – He was our first king and the state founder) National Holiday. 21/08/09 The President of the Hungarian Republic (Laszlo Solyom) wanted... 
Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned In EU Starting September 1, 2009
Starting today, the European Union nations have enacted a ban on the sale of 100-watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs. The clear ones will vacate market shelves by 2012. The ultimate invention of the 20th... 
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 13 wks ago | updated 13 wks ago
1047 views | 48 recommendations | 16 comments
1047 views | 48 recommendations | 16 comments
The World has too much of everything
Despite the urging of governments, Americans and Europeans cannot be expected to take on more debt in order to continue consuming more stuff from China. Nor can the Chinese reasonably expect to work themselves out... 
Light Bulbs Phased Out in EU Starting September
The European Union will phase out incandescent light bulbs form Europe starting September 1, 2009. The ordinary light bulbs will be replaced by more efficient light bulbs such as halogen and compact flourescent lamps. The decision to phase out regular lights is controversial,... 
Seal product ban approved by EU
In May the European Union passed a bill to ban the import of seal products by a vote of 550-49. Today this bill has been approved by the EU member states, a move that the Canadian government said would be... 
created by albertacowpoke | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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210 views | 31 recommendations | 6 comments
Canada urges EU to reconsider ban on seal goods
Canada has made a last minute appeal to members of the European Union to reconsider the ban on seal products. The 27 member states are expected to endorse the ban tommorrow. "The government of Canada is...
created by albertacowpoke | 19 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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234 views | 46 recommendations | 3 comments
