Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006 |
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Here is a pertinent thought from Belgian, Paul Belien, who worries that Europe has abandoned the USA and delights in US troubles, wishing the USA ill at every turn. He worries that it means the end of Europe, and NOt the end of the USA.
This is an excerpt from an editorial in the Brussels Journal [...]
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Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006 |
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Published in
Europe,
Nuclear
NOV. 10 3:49 P.M. ET Poland is considering using nuclear energy to diversify its energy sources and reduce its dependence on Russian fuel, Economy Minister Piotr Wozniak said Friday.
No concrete proposals on the use of nuclear energy have been tabled, but the issue has gained added significance as Poland, largely dependent on Russian oil [...]
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Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006 |
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Iran,
Israel
A senior Israeli official has suggested that Israel might launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Israel wants tougher international action to stop Iran before it is too late.
Deputy Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh says Israel might be forced to launch a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. In a [...]
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The 2006 Angus Reid World Poll
Gabriela Perdomo - People in 13 countries believe the United States is the greatest threat to global stability, and residents of eight countries consider American foreign policy as the most menacing issue to the world, the Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean’s found. Overall, most people in the 20 [...]
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Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006 |
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Published in
China,
Economy
A New World Order in the Making
Is a new world order in the making? The answer: yes. Up to now, only about 20% of the world’s people have attained solid development, growth, and modernity. Now the rest are catching up at an unprecedented speed. This sudden surge in so many late developers suggests a brave [...]
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Posted by Matt in November 11th, 2006 |
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Published in
Nuclear,
Russia
Amid growing concern in Moscow about the potential impact of a U.S. missile defense deployment in Europe, Russian strategists are retooling their country’s nuclear posture and warfighting strategy. “NATO is so close to the Russian borders nowadays that strategic bombers cannot hope to take off in case of a sudden attack (the order will take [...]
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