Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

“Burma: No Solution To End ‘Kachin War’ Under Unfair Charter – OpEd” plus 29 more : Eurasia Review

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• Burma: No Solution To End ‘Kachin War’ Under Unfair Charter – OpEd
• Hurricane Sandy Leaves 1 Million In Haiti Facing Food Insecurity
• Energy Update On Hurricane Sandy Impacts – Analysis
• The Three Biggest Democratic Takeaways From US Election 2012 – OpEd
• Aid On Palestinian Terms: The Case For A Boycott – OpEd
• Concerns Close US Race Could Lead To Vote Recount, EU Delay
• Bahrain: Protests Held Against Ban On Public Gatherings
• Iran: Political Prisoners Denied Visits, Care
• EU To Defend Access To Open Internet And Freedom Of Speech at Azerbaijan Conference
• SNC Says US Undermining Syrian Revolution
• The EU And Its Use Of Rights Groups Against Other States – OpEd
• Something To Cheer About: Bloomberg And The New York Marathon – OpEd
• Turkey Haunted By Hubris – OpEd
• Nigerian Troops Kill 30 During Boko Haram raids
• Napolitano Issues Temporary Waiver To Allow Additional Oil Tankers To Enter US Northeast Ports
• New York City Cancels Marathon
• Obama Renews Sanctions On Sudan
• Libya: Gunmen End Parliament Occupation, US Congratulates New Govt Formation
• US Concerned Over Impeachment Proceedings Against Sri Lanka Chief Justice
• Syria: More Than 110 Killed In Fighting; Video Shows Possible War Crime
• Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Bus, Kill 18
• UK ‘Considers’ Deploying Eurofighter Typhoon Jets In Persian Gulf Region
• Jerusalem: Patriarch ‘Threatens To Close Holy Sepulchre Church’ Over Bank Freeze
• Argentina Lowers Voting Age To 16
• Intelligence Gathering And Reform: The Case Of The United States – Analysis
• NASA’S Curiosity Rover Provides Clues To Changes In Martian Atmosphere‏
• Imagine A Hedge Fund Manager As U.S. President – OpEd
• Iran And The US Presidential Debate – Analysis
• Mohammed VI: A Popular Reform Minded King‏ – OpEd
• US Economy Adds 171,000 Jobs As Unemployment Edges Up To 7.9 Percent‏ – Analysis

Burma: No Solution To End ‘Kachin War’ Under Unfair Charter – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:37 PM PDT By Zin Linn Subsequent to President Thein Sein took office, the quasi-civilian government looks as if ignoring its own promises – good governance, national reconciliation, poverty alleviation etc. – made during the presidential inaugural ceremony. The president needs to stop civil war against ethnic rebels to implement good governance, national reconciliation and poverty alleviation. His [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Hurricane Sandy Leaves 1 Million In Haiti Facing Food Insecurity Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:13 PM PDT While the world media is focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the United States, the UN is calling attention to the fact that over 1 million people in Haiti are facing food insecurity after the storm hit Latin America’s poorest country. The situation is exacerbated by the nation’s long drought and Hurricane Isaac [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Energy Update On Hurricane Sandy Impacts – Analysis Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:45 PM PDT Earlier this week, Hurricane Sandy hit the U.S. Northeast, an area that is home to some of the United States’ critical petroleum refining and transportation infrastructure and is a major consumer of petroleum products. Areas along the lower Delaware River, home to most of the region’s refining infrastructure and some major terminals suffered some precautionary [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

The Three Biggest Democratic Takeaways From US Election 2012 – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:35 PM PDT It’s not too early to draw some lessons. Regardless of what happens Tuesday, Democrats should have three big takeaways from the 2012 election. Lesson One: Democrats Can Own the Future. Latinos, African-Americans, young people, and women have become the major Democratic voting blocs. That’s good news for Democrats because the first three constitute a growing [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Aid On Palestinian Terms: The Case For A Boycott – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:32 PM PDT Palestinians, already denied their right to self-determination, should not have to receive aid in ways that further undermine local priorities, capacities and ownership. By Nora Lester Murad Aid, too often conflated with “development,” is a huge global industry whose success is not at all obvious: despite some gains, poverty is not eradicated, the climate is [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Concerns Close US Race Could Lead To Vote Recount, EU Delay Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:28 PM PDT (EurActiv) — With President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney continuing to run neck-and-neck in the US presidential race, analysts in Washington are seriously considering whether a recount on 7 November will be necessary. The consequence could be far-reaching for Europe, which is waiting until the US vote to take a decision on debt-laden [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Bahrain: Protests Held Against Ban On Public Gatherings Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:20 PM PDT Bahraini police fired tear gas at peaceful demonstrators as a few hundred people marched across the country on Friday protesting a government ban on public gatherings. Police also reportedly arrested prominent activist Said Yousif al-Muhafdah. Several demonstrations took place following Friday prayers with people shouting slogans against the kingdom’s monarch and the US. A 12-year-old [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Iran: Political Prisoners Denied Visits, Care Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:48 PM PDT Iran’s judiciary and prison authorities should end mistreatment of the prominent rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi and six human rights organizations said. Ebadi and the rights groups also called on Iran’s authorities to allow all prisoners access to necessary medical care and family visits to which they are entitled under international [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

EU To Defend Access To Open Internet And Freedom Of Speech at Azerbaijan Conference Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:46 PM PDT The European Commission will use the opportunity of the annual global conference of the Internet Governance Forum in Baku November 5-9 to defend the open Internet and promote the Internet as a frontline in efforts to ensure freedom of speech globally, including in Azerbaijan. These efforts will advance the Commission’s No Disconnect Strategy and its [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

SNC Says US Undermining Syrian Revolution Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:39 PM PDT The Syrian main exiled opposition group yesterday accused Washington of undermining the country’s revolution by seeking to overhaul how regime opponents are organized. Two days ahead of key opposition talks due in Qatar, the Syrian National Council lashed out at US criticism of the group for not being fully representative of Syria’s diverse dissident groups. [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

The EU And Its Use Of Rights Groups Against Other States – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:36 PM PDT By Ali Bluwi I had the opportunity to read two reports on the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and Britain and their relationship with the Freemason movement. I also read a report on Rashin Ghanoshi and Khairat Al-Shater — two leading figures of the Muslim Brotherhood who have used religion as a cover for business [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Something To Cheer About: Bloomberg And The New York Marathon – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:33 PM PDT The show must go on – or so claimed Mayor Michael Bloomberg after scolding New Yorkers for not knowing the difference between 311 and 911 calls as the water levels were rising in the city. Reporting a fallen tree was not quite the same as reporting a life-threatening incident. “You have to keep going and [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Turkey Haunted By Hubris – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:25 PM PDT By Conn Hallinan Two years ago, Turkey was on its way to being a player in Central Asia, a major power broker in the Middle East, and a driving force in international politics. It had made peace with its regional rivals, partnered with Brazil to take a serious stab at a peaceful resolution of the [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Nigerian Troops Kill 30 During Boko Haram raids Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:19 PM PDT Nigerian troops shot dead at least 30 people during raids in the northeast city of Maiduguri, bastion of the radical Islamist sect Boko Haram, witnesses and hospital staff said on Friday, Nov 2, according to Reuters. Boko Haram says it wants to create an Islamic state in Nigeria and its fighters have killed hundreds in [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Napolitano Issues Temporary Waiver To Allow Additional Oil Tankers To Enter US Northeast Ports Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:17 PM PDT As a result of impacts caused by Hurricane Sandy, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued Friday a temporary, blanket waiver of the Jones Act to immediately allow additional oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports, to provide additional fuel resources to the region. “The Administration’s highest priority is ensuring [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

New York City Cancels Marathon Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:02 PM PDT The City of New York and New York Road Runners announced late Friday that the 2012 ING NYC Marathon has been canceled. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg cancelled the event among growing criticism that the marathon was being held in a time when the city is still recovering from Superstorm Sandy, as well as [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Obama Renews Sanctions On Sudan Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:49 PM PDT Despite progress being made in regard to its dispute with South Sudan, U.S. President Barack Obama renewed sanctions on Sudan. The U.S. sanctions against Sudan have been in effect since 1997. According to the State Department, Obama signed Thursday the national emergency in Executive Order 13067, renewing the economic sanctions with respect to Sudan. Sudan [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Libya: Gunmen End Parliament Occupation, US Congratulates New Govt Formation Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:37 PM PDT Gunmen who stormed and occupied Libya’s parliament have ended their siege after being able to meet with Prime Minister Ali Zidan. As reported, the gunmen broke through security forces late Wednesday to gain access to the parliament. Local reports say the gunmen were backed by additional forces surrounding the parliament, with around a dozen trucks [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

US Concerned Over Impeachment Proceedings Against Sri Lanka Chief Justice Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:12 PM PDT The United States is concerned by actions taken to impeach Sri Lankan Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, the nation’s first woman chief justice. Bandaranayake has another 11 years in office unless the impeachment is successful. The Sri Lanka government is accusing Bandaranayake of “improper conduct” and “over-stepping” limits in an escalating conflict between the Judiciary and [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Syria: More Than 110 Killed In Fighting; Video Shows Possible War Crime Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:41 PM PDT More than 110 Syrians were killed in fighting Friday, including 36 civilians, 34 rebel fighters, 41 regular soldiers, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that 38 were killed in Reef Dimashq, 27 in Deir Izzour, 9 in Homs, 18 in Idlib, 5 in Dera’a, 9 in [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Bus, Kill 18 Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:34 PM PDT Gunmen attacked a bus in Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province on Friday, Nov 2, killing at least 18 people including a woman and a child, police said, according to Reuters. Most of the victims died from fire caused by the attack at a petrol station in Khuzdar, a town about a four-hour drive from Quetta. The [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

UK ‘Considers’ Deploying Eurofighter Typhoon Jets In Persian Gulf Region Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:32 PM PDT Britain may deploy its warplanes in the Gulf region amid the mounting tension over a possible war between Israel and Iran and the overall turbulence in the wake of the Arab Spring, according to a British newspaper. ­The arrival of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets may be announced soon by Prime Minister David Cameron, who has [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Jerusalem: Patriarch ‘Threatens To Close Holy Sepulchre Church’ Over Bank Freeze Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:11 PM PDT The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is threatening to close the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem in a dispute over water bills, an Israeli newspaper reported Friday. Patriarch Theophilos III said he will shut the church doors in several days, if Israeli authorities do not lift a bank freeze on the Patriarchate’s account, Maariv reported. [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Argentina Lowers Voting Age To 16 Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PDT Argentina’s Congress has passed a bill that lowers the voting age to 16, as well as extending voting rights to foreign-born immigrants. It’s estimated that this has a potential to bring an additional three million voters into the system. The bill was approved with 131 votes to two and one abstention, after the opposition walked [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Intelligence Gathering And Reform: The Case Of The United States – Analysis Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PDT US intelligence reform remains a work in progress. While the re-orientation of the FBI and the creation of the National Counterterrorism Center represent progress, the same may not be true for the Department of Homeland Security and the position of Director of National Intelligence, argues Gregory F Treverton. By Gregory Treverton The twin failures – [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

NASA’S Curiosity Rover Provides Clues To Changes In Martian Atmosphere‏ Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PDT NASA’s car-sized rover, Curiosity, has taken significant steps toward understanding how Mars may have lost much of its original atmosphere. Learning what happened to the Martian atmosphere will help scientists assess whether the planet ever was habitable. The present atmosphere of Mars is 100 times thinner than Earth’s. A set of instruments aboard the rover [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Imagine A Hedge Fund Manager As U.S. President – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:31 PM PDT By Julio Godoy In the late summer of 1998, in the wake of the Asian financial crisis, a group of German and French professors of economics organised at the University of Bremen in Germany a seminar to discuss ways to re-regulate the international financial markets. The theme could not have been timelier: The disaster of [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Iran And The US Presidential Debate – Analysis Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:21 PM PDT By Shubhra Chaturvedi With the American Presidential election scheduled for 6 November 2012, it is important to critically analyse the stand taken on Iran during the final presidential debate. Is Iran the permanent engagement tool for the US in domestic and international politics? Dealing with Iran Discussions during the three US presidential debates ranged from [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Mohammed VI: A Popular Reform Minded King‏ – OpEd Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:11 PM PDT The accession of King Mohammed VI to the Throne on July 23 1999 was welcomed with great comfort and enthusiasm among Moroccans and all political trends including the hard liners of the Islamist movements. The new King is known to be very close to his people and always ready to answer their needs. Hundreds of [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

US Economy Adds 171,000 Jobs As Unemployment Edges Up To 7.9 Percent‏ – Analysis Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:03 PM PDT The establishment survey added 171,000 jobs in October. This increase coupled with sharp upward revisions to the prior two months of data brought the average over the last three months to 170,000. In spite of this increase, the unemployment rate slipped up to 7.9 percent, reflecting the fact that the September drop was an aberration. [...] To continue reading this article, click on the headline.