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- The Practical Choice: Not American Capitalism Or ‘Welfare State Socialism’ But An Economy That’s Working For A Few Or Many – OpEd
- Judge Reluctantly Allows US To Resume Force-Feeding Guantánamo Hunger Striker – OpEd
- Yemen: Migrants Held At ‘Torture Camps’, Says HRW
- Pope Makes New Christian Unity Step In Meeting With Patriarch
- Hong Kong’s Future – Analysis
- Italy And The Euro: Myths And Realities – Analysis
- Snowden In Russia Of His Own Free Will, Says Glenn Greenwald
- Eurosceptics Surge In EU Elections
- Failed Dwarf Galaxy Survives Galactic Collision Thanks To Full Dark-Matter Jacket
- Advanced Light: Sending Entangled Beams Through Fast-Light
- Terrorists Exploit Social Networks
- Egyptians Mull Presidential Candidates’ Economic Programmes
- Cambodia’s Parliament Passes Laws ‘Threatening Judicial Independence’
- Jayalalitha Or Tamil Nadu Have No Right To Dictate To Modi Having Not Voted For BJP – OpEd
- Saudi Arabia: 8-Year Expat Cap Plan Under Review
- Peru: Goldman Prize For Indigenous Leader
- Macedonia To Join EU Battle Group Exercise
- Fanning The Flames Of Ukraine’s Disarray – OpEd
- Obama Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan To Meet With Troops
- Thailand: Rights Defender And Son Taken From Home
- Iran Says It Never Backs High Prices For Oil
- Brazil Mobilizes 157,000 Army For World Cup
- Thailand: Towards A Better Model Of Democracy? – Analysis
- Pakistan Embarks Upon Warehouse Receipt Financing Plan – Analysis
- Our ‘Crazy’ World – OpEd
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:52 PM PDT
For years Americans have assumed that our hard-charging capitalism is better than the soft-hearted version found in Canada and Europe. American capitalism might be a bit crueler but it generates faster growth and higher living standards overall. Canada’s and Europe’s “welfare-state socialism” is doomed. It was a questionable assumption to begin with, relying to some […] The post The Practical Choice: Not American Capitalism Or ‘Welfare State Socialism’ But An Economy...
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:48 PM PDT
As I explained last week, the Guantánamo prisoners secured a massive court victory on May 16, when a federal court judge ordered the government to halt the force-feeding of Abu Wa’el Dhiab, a Syrian prisoner. He is one of 77 men still held (out of 154 in total) who have been cleared for release from […] The post Judge Reluctantly Allows US To Resume Force-Feeding Guantánamo Hunger Striker – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:45 PM PDT
Traffickers in Yemen hold African migrants in detention camps, torturing them to extort payment from their families, with the complicity of local officials, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Sometimes the torture ends in death. The Yemeni government should vigorously investigate and prosecute human traffickers and members of the security forces involved […] The post Yemen: Migrants Held At ‘Torture Camps’, Says HRW appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:44 PM PDT
By Andrea Gagliarducci In a declaration delivered at the end of a private meeting, Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Costantinople Bartholomew I marked a new step on the journey towards unity, stressing their commonality in areas such as respect for the sanctity of life and the protection of the family. Pope Francis and […] The post Pope Makes New Christian Unity Step In Meeting With Patriarch appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:37 PM PDT
By Tom Roe As Hong Kong approaches the 17th year of ‘one country – two systems’ it is timely to reflect on the state of play in the former British colony and the challenges it faces in preserving its democratic structures in the face of a more assertive China. This paper considers the role of […] The post Hong Kong’s Future – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:20 PM PDT
The euro’s impact on southern EZ members is a key topic in national and European debates. This column argues that the economic evidence is twisted to fit preconceptions. It presents evidence based on the ‘synthetic control’ approach, finding that the euro raised trade, lowered interest rates and inflation, but had a small negative impact on […] The post Italy And The Euro: Myths And Realities – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 08:02 PM PDT
Edward Snowden is not a hostage, he feels free in Russia, says UK journalist Glenn Greenwald, who was first to publish the fugitive former US National Security Agency (NSA) employer’s revelations in ‘The Guardian’ newspaper. Last week, Snowden spoke to NBC News anchor Brian Williams in his first interview with a major US TV channel […] The post Snowden In Russia Of His Own Free Will, Says Glenn Greenwald appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:59 PM PDT
The European parliamentary elections have drawn to a close bringing major gains for both Eurosceptic and Far Right movements. The results have dealt a blow to governments, with the French PM even calling the result “a political earthquake.” The most major anti-EU public mood was demonstrated in France, where Marine Le Pen’s far right National […] The post Eurosceptics Surge In EU Elections appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:57 PM PDT
Like a bullet wrapped in a full metal jacket, a high-velocity hydrogen cloud hurtling toward the Milky Way appears to be encased in a shell of dark matter, according to a new analysis of data from the National Science Foundation’s Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT). Astronomers believe that without this protective shell, the […] The post Failed Dwarf Galaxy Survives Galactic Collision Thanks To Full Dark-Matter Jacket appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:53 PM PDT
Michael Lewis’s bestselling book “Flash Boys” describes how some brokers, engaging in high frequency trading, exploit fast telecommunications to gain fraction-of-a-second advantage in the buying and selling of stocks. But you don’t need to have billions of dollars riding on this-second securities transactions to appreciate the importance of fast signal processing. From internet to video […] The post Advanced Light: Sending Entangled Beams Through Fast-Light ...
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:49 PM PDT
By Imrane Binoual Cyber-jihadism may spread in North Africa if parents and politicians ignore the threat, security analysts caution. Videos, audio recordings, messages and speeches from terrorist organisations blanket YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and blogs. Maghreb extremists have embraced the virtual arena, using online networks to attract recruits and spread propaganda. The phenomenon is also raising […] The post Terrorists Exploit Social Networks appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:47 PM PDT
By Waleed Abu al-Khair As Egyptians prepare to elect their next president, the economic programmes of presidential candidates Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Hamdeen Sabahi are coming under close scrutiny. “An economic reading is not confined to the officially announced programmes, but rather includes all press statements made by the two candidates in the course of […] The post Egyptians Mull Presidential Candidates’ Economic Programmes appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:45 PM PDT
Cambodia’s opposition-boycotted parliament has unanimously approved a set of judicial laws that rights groups say will give Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government effective control over the judiciary and further undermine the independence of courts. All members of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) in the National Assembly agreed to adopt the laws which in effect […] The post Cambodia’s Parliament Passes Laws ‘Threatening Judicial Independence’ appeared first on Eurasia...
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Posted: 25 May 2014 07:43 PM PDT
The Indian newspapers, the very same that went overboard in partnership with its Western parties, to portray that the devil-incarnate was likely to lead India is using a lot of print space to vocalize the pressures being exerted by Tamil Nadu upon BJP not to include Sri Lanka’s President as State invitee for the inauguration. […] The post Jayalalitha Or Tamil Nadu Have No Right To Dictate To Modi Having Not Voted For BJP – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:33 PM PDT
By P.K. Abdul Ghafour The Labor Ministry announced Sunday that it has finalized seven new regulations, including a law that allows expats to transfer their sponsorship onto new employers without the permission of their current sponsors. Ahmed Al-Humaidan, deputy minister for labor policies, said a working team has been appointed to conduct more studies on […] The post Saudi Arabia: 8-Year Expat Cap Plan Under Review appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:31 PM PDT
Ruth Buendía Mestoquiari is an indigenous leader from the central rainforest of Peru who on Apr. 28 won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize along with five other environmental activists around the world. The Goldman Prize has for 25 years been the highest recognition for those who “focuses on protecting endangered ecosystems and species, combating destructive […] The post Peru: Goldman Prize For Indigenous Leader appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:29 PM PDT
By Biljana Lajmanovska Macedonian soldiers will be among those participating in an EU Battle Group exercise next week in Belgium. The 150 Macedonian soldiers join 2,900 soldiers from Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg and Belgium in the exercise that begins Monday (May 26th). The EU Battle Group will evaluate the soldiers’ abilities, and they will […] The post Macedonia To Join EU Battle Group Exercise appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:27 PM PDT
By Rachel Denber With its crucial May 25 presidential election just days away, Ukraine is in the throes of a human rights crisis, with serious violations on both sides. Rumors and deliberate misinformation are only making the situation worse. Russia could use its influence with insurgents in eastern Ukraine to stop their abuses, but instead […] The post Fanning The Flames Of Ukraine’s Disarray – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:24 PM PDT
US President Barack Obama made a surprise visit Sunday to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to thank the American troops and civilians stationed there for their service. Following an opening performance by Brad Paisley, the President addressed about 3,000 troops in a hangar on the base. According to American Forces Press Service, Obama arrived for […] The post Obama Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan To Meet With Troops appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:16 PM PDT
Armed Thai soldiers raided the Bangkok house of human rights defender Sukanya Prueksakasemsuk and arrested her and her son, Panitan Prueksakasemsuk, Human Rights Watch said today. They have since gone missing. The Thai military junta, the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC), has provided no information as to their whereabouts, raising grave concerns about […] The post Thailand: Rights Defender And Son Taken From Home appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:15 PM PDT
The director for international affairs of the National Iranian Oil Company, Seyed Mohsen Qamsari, said on May 24 that the exporting countries will bear losses due to expensive oil in the long term, Iran’s Mehr News reported. Qamsari, however, said the oil prices will not fall below $100 by the end of 2014. “High prices […] The post Iran Says It Never Backs High Prices For Oil appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:14 PM PDT
Brazil said Friday it is mobilizing 157,000 soldiers and police to ensure security during the World Cup, which opens in 20 days against a backdrop of violent protests and strikes. The defense ministry said it would provide 57,000 navy, army and air force personnel for the event, including 21,000 who will be on a state […] The post Brazil Mobilizes 157,000 Army For World Cup appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 05:12 PM PDT
By Kalinga Seneviratne For the past six months thousands of people under the banner of the Peoples’ Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) led by a former Deputy Prime Minister have been rallying across Bangkok calling for the overthrow of the “corrupt Thaksin regime” while the police and military stood by, even sometimes clearing the way for […] The post Thailand: Towards A Better Model Of Democracy? – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 04:59 PM PDT
Pakistan is among the top producers of cotton, sugarcane and food grains, i.e. wheat, rice and maize. However, significantly large quantities of food grains and even larger percentage of fruits produced goes stale before reaching the market. This on one hand deprives growers of their rightful return and on the other hand does not allow […] The post Pakistan Embarks Upon Warehouse Receipt Financing Plan – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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Posted: 25 May 2014 04:47 PM PDT
In the early 1980s, I lived in Isla Vista, California, for two years and a half. Located nearly a hundred miles north of Los Angeles city and edging the shore of the Pacific Ocean, with a round-the-year spring like climate, it is a small university town catering mostly to the needs of the students and […] The post Our ‘Crazy’ World – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.
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