EU-U.S. Integration: Unattractive Union
It is now clear that European nations were deceived into joining an economic union that became a political union, yet our leaders still...
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Somali Vigilantes Capture Pirates
A militia of fishermen organized by regional leaders in the Somali coastal towns of Alula and Bargaal in the African country's northern Puntland...
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Correa’s “Socialist Revolution” in Ecuador
The “Socialist Revolution” will continue in Ecuador for at least another four years after President Rafael Correa was reelected by a wide margin...
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Iraq Accuses U.S. of Violating Security Pact
A pre-dawn U.S. military raid on April 26 that had targeted Iranian-backed Shi'ite militiamen but resulted in the deaths of two Iraqi citizens...
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Cruise Ship Security Team Fights Pirates
An Italian cruise ship carrying armed Israeli security guards successfully averted a hijacking attempt by Somali pirates late Saturday, according to multiple reports. ...
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Swine Flu Sweeping Across Mexico into U.S.
A deadly strain of swine flu is sweeping across Mexico and has already spread to bordering states in America, as well. Mexican health...
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ANC Scores Big in South Africa’s Elections
With returns still coming in two days after the April 22 parliamentary elections in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) has won...
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Many Delegates Walk Out of UN Racism Confab
The UN's Durban Review Conference on racism got off to a rocky start in Geneva on April 20, as about 40 delegates from...
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Summit of the Americas Ends in Uncertainty
Though the United States was still the focus of plenty of the usual criticism, observers noted that it was toned down at this...
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Somali Pirates Threaten Retaliation
The resistance put up by the American crew of the Maersk Alabama and the dramatic Easter Sunday rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, of...
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Calderon: U.S. Officials Involved in Drug Trade
A familiar accusation leveled at U.S. government officials came from a surprising source: Mexican President Felipe Calderon. “It is impossible to pass tons...
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Somali Pirates : An Excuse to Ratify LOST?
Sooner or later it was bound to happen. Over the past several years, American ships and crews had evaded the rising tide of...
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Blair Covets Permanent EU Presidency
Ex-prime minister Tony Blair is seen as the front-runner for a permanent EU presidency post, when and if the job is actually implemented....
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North Korean Missile Launch Creates Crisis
As expected, North Korea launched its Taepodong-2 long-range rocket on April 5, a move President Obama called "provocative" and "clear violation" of a...
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Arab & South American Countries Hold Summit
Leaders of the 22-member Arab League and 12 South American countries met last week and agreed to an 11-point declaration on everything from...
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