Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

	Latest News	Jan 14, 2011
	Gates Stresses Need to Prevent North Korean Provocations Preventing another North Korea provocation of South Korea is in everyone’s interest, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today. Read more... �� �� �� �� Coalition Works to Extend Southern Afghanistan Gains Coalition forces and their civilian counterparts in southern Afghanistan are focused on holding and extending their gains in the area before a likely spring offensive by the Taliban, U.S. leaders there said today. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Biden Promises Responsible Drawdown in Iraq After meeting in Iraq today with its new governmental leaders and with U.S. officials, Vice President Joe Biden promised deployed U.S. service members the United States will draw down its forces in a way that preserves their achievements and honors the sacrifices made there. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource Fierce Government IT Is a free, three times a week email briefing for government employees and contractors on the latest government technology news. Côte d’Ivoire: Ban warns of consequences for those attacking UN peacekeepers Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today warned forces loyal to the outgoing Côte d’Ivoire president, who has refused to step down despite his election defeat, that they will be held accountable for their criminal attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in the country. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Despite Pubic Pledges Of Cooperation, Key Differences Remain Between U.S., Pakistan U.S. and Pakistani leaders publically praised each other and renewed pledges of cooperation during U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visit to Islamabad on January 12. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� S. Korea, Japan Improve Military Ties in Face of North Korean Threat South Korea and Japan have held their first talks on creating unprecedented agreements to share military intelligence and equipment. It is something the United States has encouraged because of recent attacks blamed on North Korea and Pyongyang’s continuing nuclear threat. But both Seoul and Tokyo may find it necessary to move cautiously because of historical legacies and concern about how ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Featured Free Resource Governing Is a monthly magazine whose primary audience is state and local government officials: governors, legislators, mayors, city managers, council members and other elected, appointed and career officials. Ivory Coast: Fresh violence in Abidjan, civilians on the move in the west Two days of bloody clashes in Abidjan, leaving at least nine dead, have prompted fears of renewed post-electoral violence in C�te d’Ivoire’s biggest city as the political stalemate entered its seventh week. Disputed electoral results have left both incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, and his challenger Alassane Ouattara claiming victory in November's presidential run-off. ... Read more... �� �� �� �� Lebanese President Asks Hariri to Lead Caretaker Government Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says formal consultations on forming a new government are expected to begin Monday. Read more... �� �� �� ��