Roberto Abraham Scaruffi: Russians without fantasy... and without any real political scientist! ...A UK-US style totalitarianism and authoritarianism could be masked and managed in a thousand ways... Russians do not know how and what to do...

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Russians without fantasy...
and without any real political scientist!

...A UK-US style totalitarianism and authoritarianism could be masked and managed in a thousand ways... Russians do not know how and what to do...


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December 06, 2011

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Suicide Bomber Attacks Shi'ite Shrine in Kabul

At least 52 killed near the Abul Fazel shrine as pilgrims gathered to celebrate the festival of Ashura
People react seconds after a suicide blast targeting a Shi'ite Muslim gathering in Kabul, December 6, 2011.

Egypt's Islamists Compete for Votes in Runoff Elections

About half of races pit Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party against ultra-conservative Salafist Nour Party
A woman shows her ink stained finger after casting her vote during the second day of the parliamentary run-off elections at a polling station in Cairo, December 6, 2011

Russia Detains Putin Critics; Clinton Denounces Electoral Fraud

Protesters say most demonstrators arrested in Moscow remain in custody, including top opposition member
A protester tries to become free as police officers detain opposition activists during a protest against vote rigging in St.Petersburg, Russia, December 5, 2011.

S&P Might Downgrade Europe Bailout Fund

Germany, France among nations placed on negative credit watch
If the credit rating for Europe's $591 billion bailout fund is cut, it would boost the borrowing costs to assist debt-ridden countries.

Congo Residents Apprehensive While Awaiting Election Results

Charges of vote-rigging, fraud, intimidation has citizens and authorities fearing violence when presidential poll results are announced
Supporters say they don't trust the results, but say they will not protest until their leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, directs them, outside local opposition headquarters, Goma, DRC, December 6, 2011.

South Africa Under Fire For 'Dirty Energy'

Activists call on government to develop clean supplies of energy since coal contributes to greenhouse gases, climate change
People walk with a coffin as they protest against the usage of coal during a climate change conference at the city of Durban, South Africa, December 1, 2011.

Radiation Contamination in Japanese Baby Formula Sparks Recall

Manufacturer recalls 400,000 cans of powdered milk for infants, says cesium in milk might have come from Fukushima-Daiichi power plant
Miyako Ikeda feeds her baby Ryutaro drinking water after buying bottled water at a supermarket in Tokyo, March 25, 2011.

Gingrich Surging in Presidential Race

Former US House speaker Newt Gingrich, a Republican contender, is ahead of former governor Mitt Romney in several national polls
Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks at a news conference in New York, December 5, 2011.

UN Constructing Green Schools in Gaza

Self-sufficient buildings will be environmentally sustainable
The UN will build 20 environmentally-friendly schools in Gaza, combining traditional Middle Eastern design principles with modern technology.

American Play Centered on Free Speech Tours China

'Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers' focuses on government right to maintain secrets, public's right to know
“Washington Post journalists look through the Pentagon Papers for the first time,” Guangzhou performance

Author Struggles to Find Happy Ending in 'Young Adult'

Oscar winner Charlize Theron stars in edgy comedy about successful writer who moves back home to win over high school sweetheart
Charlize Theron plays Mavis Gary in YOUNG ADULT, from Paramount Pictures and Mandate Pictures.
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