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• Death Penalty Works, Afghans Say
• Kyrgyzstan Has ‘No Alternative’ To Closer Russia Ties – Prime Minister
• Meteor #2? Massive Flash Stuns Russian Residents – (Video)
• Germany: Government Upholds Fracking Ban
• Euro Depreciation Bolsters EU Economies Against Deflation
• Hagel: Russia’s Actions ‘Dangerous And Irresponsible’
• Iran Viewpoint: Opportunities That May Not Come Again – OpEd
• Iran Says Final Nuclear Deal Possible Before November 24 Deadline
• Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Against Islamophobia
• Bhutan: Smooth Transition And Commendable Governance By Tobgay – Analysis
• Pakistan Army And US Engaged In Re-Inventing Mutual Strategic Indispensibility – Analysis
• India And Issue Of Independent Tamil Eelam: Q & A
• Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Fails To Pass US Senate By 1 Vote
• Trans-Alaska Pipeline: Lessons For Keystone XL Pipeline Debate – Analysis
• Illegal Immigration Within Latin America – Analysis
• EU28 Member States Granted Citizenship To Almost 820,000 Persons In 2012
• King Abdullah, Architect Of GCC Pact – OpEd
• Iran, ISIL, Mideast Conflict Figure High On Saudi-US Talks Agenda
• Malmström: TTIP And Consumers: The Good (Without The Bad Or The Ugly) – Speech
• Hahn: EU Committed To Serbia’s European Perspective – Statement
• EU, Georgia Hold First Association Council Meeting
• Talk Of A Third Intifada: Where To From Here, Palestine? – OpEd
• Neanderthals Not Sub-Species Of Modern Humans, According To Research
• Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Be Slowing Global Warming
• Fossils Cast Doubt On Climate-Change Projections On Habitats

Death Penalty Works, Afghans Say Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:56 PM PST By Mina Habib After six hangings, public opinion appears solidly behind capital punishment. The recent execution of a group of men found guilty of gang rape has been welcomed by human rights groups as well as officials in Afghanistan, despite strong international criticism. On August 28, armed men wearing police uniforms stopped a group of […] The post Death Penalty Works, Afghans Say appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Kyrgyzstan Has ‘No Alternative’ To Closer Russia Ties – Prime Minister Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:53 PM PST By David Trilling The slowdown of Russia’s economy is inflicting pain across Central Asia. But impoverished Kyrgyzstan has no choice but to stay close to Moscow, Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev tells EurasiaNet.org. In an exclusive interview in Bishkek, Otorbaev addressed criticism of Kyrgyzstan’s decision to join the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, his country’s energy crisis, […] The post Kyrgyzstan Has ‘No Alternative’ To Closer Russia Ties – Prime Minister appeared... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Meteor #2? Massive Flash Stuns Russian Residents – (Video) Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:50 PM PST An extraordinary bright orange flash has lit up the sky in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region in the Urals. While locals captured the massive ‘blast’ on numerous cameras, both scientists and emergency services still struggle to explain the unusual event. Dark evening skies in the town of Rezh in Sverdlovsk region near Russia’s Ekaterinburg turned bright orange […] The post Meteor #2? Massive Flash Stuns Russian Residents – (Video) appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Germany: Government Upholds Fracking Ban Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:44 PM PST (EurActiv) — Drilling for shale gas remains under an unlimited ban, said German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks, dismissing media reports of government intentions to soften the fracking ban. But she did not rule out certain “rare” exceptions. EurActiv Germany reports. “In general, fracking with environmentally toxic substances is prohibited,” explained German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks […] The post Germany: Government Upholds Fracking Ban appeared... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Euro Depreciation Bolsters EU Economies Against Deflation Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:42 PM PST (EurActiv) — The continued depreciation of the single currency should help the eurozone economies grow in 2015. Spain would be the biggest winner, according to the French Economic Observatory. EurActiv France reports. The eurozone is drawing away from the risk of deflation. This is the conclusion of a study by the French Economic Observatory (OFCE), […] The post Euro Depreciation Bolsters EU Economies Against Deflation appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Hagel: Russia’s Actions ‘Dangerous And Irresponsible’ Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:40 PM PST By Nick Simeone Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today called Russia’s actions in Ukraine “dangerous and irresponsible” and said the tensions provoked by Moscow have probably done more to unify NATO than anything else in years. “It has brought the world together in a way where they are isolating themselves by their actions,” Hagel said of […] The post Hagel: Russia’s Actions ‘Dangerous And Irresponsible’ appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Iran Viewpoint: Opportunities That May Not Come Again – OpEd Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:37 PM PST By Abdolreza Ghofrani There is less than one week till the new round of nuclear talks resume between Iran and P5+1 in which a comprehensive and mutually agreed upon agreement probably will be reached. Different predictions, sometimes being contradicted, have so far been made and still are going on. Through the last round of negotiations […] The post Iran Viewpoint: Opportunities That May Not Come Again – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Iran Says Final Nuclear Deal Possible Before November 24 Deadline Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:35 PM PST Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is possible to reach a final nuclear deal before the November 24 deadline should six world powers show political will. Zarif said that the Islamic Republic has put forward various proposals during its nuclear talks with six world powers to assure them of the peaceful nature of […] The post Iran Says Final Nuclear Deal Possible Before November 24 Deadline appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Against Islamophobia Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:34 PM PST Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy plots aimed at spreading Islamophobia. “Global ill-wishers and bullying powers are trying to use art, politics, militarism and all [other] means to keep the voice of pure Islam from being heard, but the voice has been heard, and an indication of that […] The post Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Against Islamophobia appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Bhutan: Smooth Transition And Commendable Governance By Tobgay – Analysis Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:27 PM PST By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan In August this year, while listing the achievements of his government, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay claimed that the fact that his government did not indulge in any witch hunt was itself an indication that democracy is getting strengthened in Bhutan. Compare this development with what is happening in Maldives in the […] The post Bhutan: Smooth Transition And Commendable Governance By Tobgay – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Pakistan Army And US Engaged In Re-Inventing Mutual Strategic Indispensibility – Analysis Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:24 PM PST By Dr Subhash Kapila Indi’s security environment is once again in danger of becoming more threatening when viewed from the prism of the ongoing engagement of Pakistan Army and the United States in reinventing mutual strategic indispensability. Strange are the political and strategic somersaults of the United States when it comes to the Pakistan Army. […] The post Pakistan Army And US Engaged In Re-Inventing Mutual Strategic Indispensibility – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

India And Issue Of Independent Tamil Eelam: Q & A Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:21 PM PST By Col. R. Hariharan Text of an E-mail interview with Dr Parasaran Rangarajan, editor-in-chief of the International Law Journal of London, on November 16, 2014. Q: It is well known that the official position of the government of India never advocated for the separation of Sri Lanka with Tamil Eelam but operations in the 80’s […] The post India And Issue Of Independent Tamil Eelam: Q & A appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Fails To Pass US Senate By 1 Vote Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:07 PM PST The US Senate failed to fast-track the Keystone XL pipeline project, falling one vote short of breaking a filibuster against the bill, which would have allowed the transport of crude oil from Canada’s tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico. The bill failed despite garnering 59 “Yes” votes to 41 “No” votes. All Republican senators […] The post Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Fails To Pass US Senate By 1 Vote appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline: Lessons For Keystone XL Pipeline Debate – Analysis Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:05 PM PST By Stephen Moore and Joel Griffith Citing various environmental and economic objections, in April, the Obama Administration again delayed construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, this time until at least early 2015. Before the latest in a six-year string of delays, the President emphasized “how Keystone impacted greenhouse gas emissions would affect our decision,” lamenting […] The post Trans-Alaska Pipeline: Lessons For Keystone XL Pipeline Debate – Analysis appeared first on... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Illegal Immigration Within Latin America – Analysis Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:54 PM PST By James A. Baer Citizens of the U.S. and Europe have been faced with large numbers of immigrants who enter their countries illegally or overstay their visas. The issue is divisive and politicians from all ranges on the ideological spectrum have argued about the relative dangers or merits of policies on illegal immigration. The largest […] The post Illegal Immigration Within Latin America – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

EU28 Member States Granted Citizenship To Almost 820,000 Persons In 2012 Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:52 PM PST In 2012, 818,000 persons acquired citizenship of an EU28 Member State, up by 4% compared with 2011 and by 6% compared with 2009,  according to a  report issued by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In 2012, the highest naturalisation rates were registered in Hungary (12.8 citizenships granted per 100 resident foreigners), Sweden […] The post EU28 Member States Granted Citizenship To Almost 820,000 Persons In 2012 appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

King Abdullah, Architect Of GCC Pact – OpEd Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:46 PM PST By Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi On Sunday in Riyadh, leaders of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made a critical pact promising a new era of regional and global political and economic stability. The meeting was the initiative of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. Chairing the gathering, he used his immense stature as […] The post King Abdullah, Architect Of GCC Pact – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Iran, ISIL, Mideast Conflict Figure High On Saudi-US Talks Agenda Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:44 PM PST National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah is expected to hold wide-ranging talks on security issues with US President Barack Obama and leading US officials. The conflicts in Middle East countries and Iran’s nuclear program will also figure high in his talks in Washington, according to reports. Prince Miteb left Riyadh on Tuesday for the […] The post Iran, ISIL, Mideast Conflict Figure High On Saudi-US Talks Agenda appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Malmström: TTIP And Consumers: The Good (Without The Bad Or The Ugly) – Speech Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:37 PM PST By Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade European Parliament, Conference “TTIP and Consumers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” Ladies and gentlemen, I like the title of this event. I like it because Sergio Leone’s film was made with style, technique and – above all – exceptional transatlantic cooperation. Set in the Old American […] The post Malmström: TTIP And Consumers: The Good (Without The Bad Or The Ugly) – Speech appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Hahn: EU Committed To Serbia’s European Perspective – Statement Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:31 PM PST Johannes Hahn, the European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations met Tuesday in Brussels Ivica Dačić the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. By Johannes Hahn It is a great pleasure to have met with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dačić today and I look […] The post Hahn: EU Committed To Serbia’s European Perspective – Statement appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

EU, Georgia Hold First Association Council Meeting Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:29 PM PST (Civil.Ge) — At the first meeting of the EU-Georgia Association Council, a highest formal body overseeing implementation of the Association Agreement, the EU noted Georgia’s “important progress”, but warned against use of the prosecution for political purposes and called for avoiding “political retribution, confrontation and polarization.” PM Irakli Garibashvili led the Georgian delegation at the […] The post EU, Georgia Hold First Association Council Meeting appeared first on... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Talk Of A Third Intifada: Where To From Here, Palestine? – OpEd Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:27 PM PST When a journalist tries to do a historian’s job, the outcome can be quite interesting. Using history as a side note in a brief news report or political analysis oftentimes does more harm than good. Now imagine if that journalist was not dependable to begin with, even more than it being “interesting”, the outcome runs […] The post Talk Of A Third Intifada: Where To From Here, Palestine? – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Neanderthals Not Sub-Species Of Modern Humans, According To Research Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:25 PM PST In an extensive, multi-institution study led by SUNY Downstate Medical Center, researchers have identified new evidence supporting the growing belief that Neanderthals were a distinct species separate from modern humans (Homo sapiens), and not a subspecies of modern humans. The study looked at the entire nasal complex of Neanderthals and involved researchers with diverse academic […] The post Neanderthals Not Sub-Species Of Modern Humans, According To Research appeared first on Eurasia... To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Be Slowing Global Warming Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:19 PM PST Small volcanic eruptions might eject more of an atmosphere-cooling gas into Earth’s upper atmosphere than previously thought, potentially contributing to the recent slowdown in global warming, according to a new study. Scientists have long known that volcanoes can cool the atmosphere, mainly by means of sulfur dioxide gas that eruptions expel. Droplets of sulfuric acid […] The post Small Volcanic Eruptions Could Be Slowing Global Warming appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.

Fossils Cast Doubt On Climate-Change Projections On Habitats Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:16 PM PST Leave it to long-dead short-tailed shrew and flying squirrels to outfox climate-modelers trying to predict future habitats. Evidence from the fossil record shows that gluttonous insect-eating shrew didn’t live where a species distribution technique drawn by biologists put it 20,000 years ago to survive the reach of glaciers, says University of Oregon geologist Edward B. […] The post Fossils Cast Doubt On Climate-Change Projections On Habitats appeared first on Eurasia Review. To continue reading this article, click on the headline.