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Friday 5 July 2013

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“Obama, Mandela And Dangerous Mythology – OpEd” plus 28 more : Eurasia Review

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Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:08 AM PDT
Centuries of oppression have made black people particularly susceptible to the tempting siren song which comes with the image of black success. It is harmless to want a black person to win some coveted acclaim like a Pulitzer prize or even an Oscar, but quite another to be rendered stupid by the sight. Our history [...] The post Obama, Mandela And Dangerous Mythology – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:07 AM PDT
The hospitalization of a detained opposition figure and the death of an imprisoned labor rights activist highlight the problems that prisoners in Iran face in accessing adequate medical care and regular visits, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 2, 2013, security forces took Mir Hossein Mousavi, a 2009 presidential candidate, from house arrest to [...] The post Iran: Opposition Figure’s Health Raises Red Flags, Says HRW appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:03 AM PDT
By Aijaz Zaka Syed There are some men who lift the age they live in till all men walk on higher ground in their lifetime. Nelson Mandela belongs to that rare breed of men. A lifetime ago when the freedom icon had completed a quarter century in prison, yours truly had come up with an [...] The post Mandela, Obama And Other Men Of Straw – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 05 Jul 2013 12:01 AM PDT
By Ghazanfar Ali Khan Senior officials of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met here yesterday to coordinate sanctions against Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement over its support for the Syria regime. The meeting was convened “to develop mechanisms to monitor movements, financial transactions and business operations of Hezbollah,” said Bahraini Deputy Interior Minister Khaled Al-Absi, in [...] The post GCC Vows To Rein In Hezbollah appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:58 PM PDT
Following the diversion of the Bolivian president’s jet, which was forced to land in Austria on Tuesday, the Washington Post reports: The highly unusual detour of a head of state’s flight came just days after Obama seemed to signal that the United States would avoid extraordinary measures beyond seeking Snowden’s extradition. “I’m not going to [...] The post Snowden Threatens American Vanity More Than National Security – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:55 PM PDT
(RFE/RL) — Members of Kosovo’s ethnic Serb minority have formed their own assembly and vowed to boycott elections in an effort to protest steps by Belgrade to recognize the government in Pristina. The July 4 move by Serbs in the northern part of Kosovo challenges an April deal by the European Union forcing Serbia to [...] The post Kosovo Serbs Form Rival ‘Parliament,’ Vow Vote Boycott appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:52 PM PDT
France has its own electronic surveillance network, which might be similar to the Prism program in the United States, a leading French newspaper Le Monde said without citing any sources. The paper said that France’s foreign intelligence agency, the General Directorate of External Security (DGSE), “systematically collects the electromagnetic signals emitted by computers and telephones [...] The post France Also Has Hi-Tech E-Surveillance Network – Report appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:47 PM PDT
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital to check on his condition. The former President is being treated for a recurring lung infection. His condition remains stable but critical. President Zuma thanked the nation and the international community for their continued support. “We appreciate all the love and compassion. [...] The post Zuma Visits Nelson Mandela In Hospital appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:42 PM PDT
“Location, location, location” is a well-known mantra in the real estate industry. The same can be said about gasoline prices as well. As the nation’s drivers approach the Independence Day holiday – a key milestone of the summer driving season – this article takes the opportunity to review developments in U.S. regional gasoline developments during [...] The post A Look At US Gasoline Markets – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:37 PM PDT
There is a common thread that runs through the histories of Buddhist countries; they have all been the victim at one time or the other of aggressive incursions made by people of Abrahamic faiths i.e. Christians or Muslims. This process has not ended. It still continues unabated and with greater ferocity. When prominence is given [...] The post ‘TIME’ Magazine Was Wrong: Burmese Nationalist Monk Wirathu Stands Vindicated‏ – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:23 PM PDT
The leader of Tunisia’s ruling al-Nahda party ruled out a scenario in his country similar to the recent events leading to the ouster of Egypt’s Islamist president Mohammed Mursi, in remarks published Thursday. Tunisian opposition activists have launched their own version of Egypt’s Tamarod (Rebellion) protest movement, whose campaign to remove Mursi drew millions to [...] The post Tunisia Leaders Say They Won’t Follow Egypt’s Example appeared first on Eurasia...

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:21 PM PDT
Labor unions are far more inclined to publically express their patriotic commitment to the Pledge of Allegiance than U.S. chartered large corporations. In a survey by the Center for Study of Responsive Law, twenty of the largest unions and twenty of the largest U.S. Chartered corporations were asked on three separate occasions: Do you think [...] The post Ralph Nader: How About A Little Corporate Patriotism? – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 11:19 PM PDT
By Michael Bowman Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages just as it does for heterosexuals. The ruling has special significance for thousands of gay Americans married to foreign nationals or who plan to do so. Swede Anna Olsson and American Michelle Bailey met two years ago, [...] The post US Immigration Barrier Removed For Married Gay Couples appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 02:04 PM PDT
Some people have accused Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden of being traitors. But this obscures a deeper and more important question. If the government of the United States is engaged in endless acts of lawless violence, as the documentary evidence clearly demonstrates, (See Fred Branfman, ‘World’s Most Evil and Lawless Institution? The Executive Branch of [...] The post People Who Pretend To Be Your Friend: Collaborators And Traitors – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:54 PM PDT
Ironic as it may seem, it is a statement of controversy to assert that a genuine national reconciliation is needed in Somalia. To some, that has already happened; to others, there is no need for it since the country has emerged out of the transitional period and the current government is the officially recognized representative [...] The post Reconciliation In Somalia: One More Time! – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:52 PM PDT
After a long and steep slide, since early 2013 expectations have been showing the first signs of stabilization, also in the southern crisis countries, according to recent analysis released by by Allianz. Allianz said Thursday that in the second quarter of 2013 eurozone GDP looks set to record the first increase for seven quarters. On [...] The post Emerging From The Euro Debt Crisis: Making The Single Currency Work appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:46 PM PDT
By Aparupa Bhattacherjee Recently, the Myanmar government revealed a seven-year master plan in collaboration with Asian Development Bank and Norwegian government, worth USD500 million to help the country upgrade its competiveness in tourism. This plan charts 38 developmental projects, which also include the protection of environmentally important areas and safeguarding ethnic communities. The much appreciated [...] The post Myanmar: The New Tourism Brand – Analysis appeared first on...

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:44 PM PDT
By Dr. Subhash Kapila The ‘Arab Spring’ which sprouted in the Arab World in December 2010 and widely spread in the Arab World in 2011, now appears to be wilted. Egypt which emerged as the most iconic manifestation of the ‘Arab Spring’ is in the throes of a Second Revolution after the First Revolution in [...] The post The ‘Arab Spring’ Has Wilted – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:41 PM PDT
Icelandic Pirate Party, which is represented in the parliament, has proposed a bill on granting NSA leaker Edward Snowden citizenship of the island nation. Iceland’s political Pirate Party managed to win three seats in the Parliament, the Althing, becoming the first piratic party in the world to make it to a national legislative body. The [...] The post Icelandic Pirate Party Pushes For Granting Snowden Citizenship appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:37 PM PDT
Egypt’s stability is very important for the United States’ national security and for that of its allies in the Middle East, said the House Majority leader. “Egypt’s stability is tremendously important for America’s national security and for the security of our allies in the Middle East,” Eric Cantor said in a statement issued Wednesday. “The [...] The post US House Majority Leader Stresses Importance Of Egyptian stability appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:35 PM PDT
The Board of Directors of the Italian press agency Agenzia Giornalistica Italia (AGI) appointed Thursday Gianni Di Giovanni as its new CEO and has entrusted the role of Chairman, previously held by Mr Di Giovanni, to Massimo Mondazzi. Di Giovanni will also be leaving his role as Executive Vice President of External Communication at Eni, [...] The post Di Giovanni Name CEO Of Agenzia Giornalistica Italia appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:32 PM PDT
There has been a virtual political tsunami in Australia. Julia Gillard, the Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party, was dethroned in a party coup and her long time political rival Kevin Rudd returned to the helm. On 23 June 2010, then Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard challenged Prime Minister Rudd to a leadership [...] The post Tsunami In Australian Politics – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:29 PM PDT
In the run-up to the 2014 election and after, the state of Afghanistan gives India many opportunities to use its political, military and economic tools for long-term engagement New Delhi will be confronted by a host of rapidly changing scenarios in Afghanistan as the country heads for transition in the security and political sectors in [...] The post A Guide To Afghanistan In Four Scenarios – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:24 PM PDT
Introduction The urgency with which Russian President, Vladimir Putin ordered his Black Sea fleet out from the harbour to conduct naval manoeuvres early morning, on 28 March 2013, sent a shudder down the spines of its neighbours’ militaries. The questions were numerous, but the answers few. Did Putin mean to test the battle worthiness of [...] The post Will The Black Sea Blow Up? – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:10 PM PDT
Synopsis Increasing Chinese maritime law enforcement capabilities in the South China Sea (SCS), ostensibly to protect the interests of its fishermen, may only exacerbate tensions in one of the world’s closely monitored regional flashpoints. This is especially so in the context of increasing commercial fishing operations by SCS littoral states and the absence of a [...] The post China: Fishing To Expand Maritime Territories? – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:05 PM PDT
By Arshad M Khan Mr. President, We have watched the parades; we have enjoyed the games in village and town parks; we have watched the fireworks; we have celebrated Independence Day — the glorious July Fourth. Independence means freedom, in this case freedom from the English — sometimes it seems half the world celebrates freedom [...] The post Bugging Away Our Freedom: An Open Letter To President Obama appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 01:01 PM PDT
Hindus have applauded Malta for reportedly rescuing 291 migrants from a drifting boat. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, while praising Malta for the rescue, urged European Union to assist its smallest member Malta in handling migrants and share the burden and resources as accommodating large number of unexpected arrivals [...] The post Hindus Commend Malta For Rescuing Migrants appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 12:58 PM PDT
A Mubarak-era judge has been sworn in as Egypt’s interim President, saying he welcomes help from the Muslim Brotherhood to “build the nation”. 300 members of the movement are already behind bars and new warrants are being issued. Adli Mansour, 67, was one of those who drafted the election law which regulated the 2012 campaign, [...] The post Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Arrested appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 04 Jul 2013 12:54 PM PDT
By Cindy Saine Allegations that the United States has been eavesdropping on some its European and Asian allies have created an international uproar. U.S. President Barack Obama and some former top officials are defending the U.S. surveillance as important for national security. But European lawmakers and officials are demanding an explanation and say relations may [...] The post US Officials Defend Surveillance Of Allies appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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