Brazil to dispute US subsidies

In reaction to the collapse of the Doha round of talks at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva last week, Brazil would take actions against the US over alleged illegal subsidies and other trade barriers. Earlier...

Mugabe ready to work with opposition: Zimbabwe foreign minister

Mugabe has given first indication of sharing power with opposition parties. Foreign minister of  Robert Mugabe  government said that plan are worked out for a possible role of opposition leader Morgan Tsangirai. "Zimbabwe’s foreign minister has said that...

IMSA to Sanction The Atlantic Championship Events in 2008 :: The EDJE

"A key component of the 35th anniversary season for the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda has finally fallen into place as Atlantic Championship President Vicki O'Connor and officials...

In Utah, All Systems Are A Go :: The EDJE

" After a three-week break in the schedule, the American Le Mans Series returns to racing action this weekend with the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix presented by the Grand & Little America Hotels....

RI`s abstention a good step in UN voting on Iran

""The step taken by Indonesia is proof of the country`s role in its free and active foreign policy," he said here on Wednesday in regard to Indonesia`s abstention from the voting of an additional saction to be imposed by the UN on Iran following that country`s reluctance to...

Some elements praise Indonesia`s abstention in UN vote on Iran

"Indonesian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Marty Natalegawa in his remarks at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday said he preferred to abstain in the additional sanction to be imposed on Iran...

Hamas: We're allowed to lie

"February 7, 2008 Hamas: We're allowed to lie “A Muslim is permitted to say things that oppose his beliefs in order to prevent damages or to be saved from death.” When I point that out, I get called an "Islamophobe." I'm told this is a Shi'ite idea that Sunnis shun --...

Which Wife is First Lady?

When I first read this, I thought, does it matter how many First Ladies there are? If polygamy is recognized in Nigeria, shouldn't that also apply to the titles of officials' wives? There's more to it than that,...

Landis Guilty of Doping: USADA levies 2 year ban from cycling

"Landis' appeal denied, two year suspension levied By Mark Zalewski, North American Editor The US Anti-doping Agency (USADA) announced today that Floyd Landis' appeal to the American Arbitration Association (AAA)...

Is Sanctions the Best Option for Darfur Bloodshed?

President George Bush's announcement of sanctions against Sudan in an effort to end the bloodshed in Darfur reflects the sustained U.S. effort to end a conflict so ineffectually handled by the international community. The language he used in announcing a ban on trade with 30...

Making Iranians Rally 'Round the Flag by Ivan Eland

"U.S. leadership in the UN Security Council to punish the Iranians for ostensibly legal activities creates a "rally-around-the-flag" effect in Iran. Although not as pronounced as it would be if the United States were to conduct air strikes against Iran, sanctions do allow the...

Moscow bans 'satanic' gay parade

"Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov has said he will never allow a gay rights parade in the Russian capital. Speaking to reporters, Mr Luzhkov described such events as "satanic". Moscow banned a gay march in 2006, citing the threat of violence. People who ignored the ban were beaten...

Iran Warns of Response to Nuke Sanctions

"Iran's firebrand president warned on Monday that his country would respond with an "appropriate and firm response" to any U.N. sanction over its nuclear program."

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