Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Sunday, 25 October 2015

“The Crack Epidemic And Punishment – OpEd (Author: Hudson Institue)” plus 29 more : Eurasia Review

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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:21 PM PDT
By David W. Murray* With the recent urgency in the Senate to reform mandatory minimum sentencing, Americans could be forgiven for thinking that these reforms are novel. In reality, sentencing reforms have been enacted in various iterations since 2007, leaving many to wonder when their advocates will consider these “reforms” enough. On Monday, as part … Continue reading The Crack Epidemic And Punishment – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:15 PM PDT
By Tjiurimo Hengari* After relatively peaceful elections in Guinea-Conakry returned outgoing President Alpha Conde to power last week in the first round of voting, another West African country – Côte d’Ivoire – is heading to watershed presidential elections on 25 October 2015. With the campaign formally ending on 23 October, seven candidates will be in … Continue reading Presidential Elections In Cote d’Ivoire Critical To Consolidate Political And Economic...
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:12 PM PDT
English learners are more likely to become proficient English speakers if they enter kindergarten with a strong initial grasp of academic language literacy, either in their primary language or in English, a new analysis from Oregon State University has found. “This study shows that building literacy skills, in English or the child’s native language, prior … Continue reading Language Literacy In Kindergarten Important For Success In Learning English
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:09 PM PDT
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani, who also heads the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), referred to the precise and responsible examination of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Islamic Consultative Assembly (parliament) and also the SNSC, and the clearance of … Continue reading Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Letter To President Hassan Rohani About JCPOA
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:07 PM PDT
One day, when we’re looking back on Guantánamo and apportioning blame to those who contributed most powerfully to its cruelty, and to keeping it open long after the most senior officials in two governments conceded that it should be closed, a spotlight will be shone on the lawyers in the Civil Division of the Justice … Continue reading Obama’s Mixed Messages On Guantánamo, As Justice Department Tells Judge Not To Intervene In Case Of 75-Pound Hunger Striker At Risk Of Death –...
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:04 PM PDT
Bibi Netanyahu continues his (vain)glorious attempt to ride roughshod over Jewish history with his recent speech to the World Jewish Congress.  By now, you’ve heard the Israeli leader’s false claim that it was Hajj Amin al-Hussein, not Hitler himself, who planted the idea of exterminating European Jewry.  Bibi even manages to quote their entire conversation, … Continue reading Bibi Butchers History – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 05:01 PM PDT
Vladimir Putin has decided to listen to Russia’s hawks and intensify his confrontation with the West, a clear defeat for the so-called “peace party” in Moscow but quite possibly a good thing for Ukraine, according to Russian commentator Andrey Piontkovsky. By receiving Syrian dictator Bashar Asad, Putin indicated that he has no intention of leaving … Continue reading Defeat Of Kremlin ‘Peace Party’ In Syria A Good Thing For Ukraine, Piontkovsky Says – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 04:58 PM PDT
Part of a mysterious group of young hackers who stole confidential and work-related information from CIA Director John Brennan have spoken to RT, revealing why they targeted this senior official and what they’ve got planned for the future. The resulting embarrassment caused by the group who are believed to be in their early 20s, highlights … Continue reading Hackers Who Cracked CIA Director Claim ‘They Can’t Track Us Down’
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 04:55 PM PDT
By Daniela Vincenti (EurActiv) — Stuck in an existential crisis, the European Union must shake-off its fears, revisit its values and achievements, and claim back its self-confidence, Frans Timmermans said in Brussels on Thursday (22 October). “Europe is going through an existential crisis,” said European Commission First Vice-President, speaking at the traditional annual State of … Continue reading Timmermans Issues Wake-Up Call To Europe
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 04:51 PM PDT
If you’re into quaint, you can visit a historic village, restore some antique furniture, or for far less trouble pick up a mainstream analysis of the U.S. military from 40 years ago or so. I just happened to read a 1973 book called Military Force and American Society, edited by Bruce M. Russett and Alfred … Continue reading When The War Machine Was Young – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 03:00 PM PDT
By Miguel Otero-Iglesias* Our data show that the European Big Five (EB5) economies have lost considerable ground in their share of world economic presence, especially vis-à-vis the BRICS, although not so much against the N11. However, within the BRICS, the big out-performer (and hence outlier) is China. Differences also exist within the EB5. Here the … Continue reading The Rise Of ‘Chermany’: Germany And China, The Big Winners In Economic Globalisation – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 02:04 PM PDT
The capture of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan shows the Taliban ability to strike at urban centres away from their southern strongholds. The Afghan government is dependent on the continued presence of US forces and peace remains elusive. By Sajjad Ashraf* The caputure of Kunduz, albeit for a few days, late last month by the Afghan … Continue reading Elusive Peace In Afghanistan: Taliban Control More Territory – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 02:01 PM PDT
The Third India Africa Summit will take place in New Delhi between October 26-30. Over 50 African countries are expected to participate with most of them represented by their heads of state or government. This will be India’s most important and extensive outreach and will set the stage for even more economic and political interaction … Continue reading Morocco The Ideal Platform For India-Africa Economic And Trade Cooperation – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:58 PM PDT
After the Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the victory of the Liberal Party in Canada and expressed hopes that it would translate into an end to Canada’s “extremist policies”, Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani was quoted as saying that bilateral talks with Canada should be held to “clear up a number of misunderstandings”. Khaneh Mellat reported … Continue reading Iran Hopes For Better Relations With Canada After Elections
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:56 PM PDT
The police slaying of musician Corey Jones in South Florida highlights one of the most reprehensible aspects of law enforcement in America — the ubiquitous undercover cop. As yourself: What was a police officer doing driving along the highway at 3 in the morning wearing blue jeans, a T-shirt and a baseball cap in the … Continue reading Police Murders Waiting To Happen: The Casual Use Of Undercover Cops – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:50 PM PDT
By Ghazanfar Ali Khan Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman held talks with visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday, discussing bilateral relations and the security situation in the region with special reference to Syria. Kerry also met with high-ranking Saudi officials including Adel Al-Jubeir, foreign minister, exchanging views … Continue reading Saudi Arabia, US Discuss Ways To End Middle East Crises
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:41 PM PDT
Spain has set an all-time record in terms of inbound tourists with 54.4 million visiting Spain in the first nine months of the year, in other words, 2 million additional tourists, posting growth of 3.8% on the same period last year, according to FRONTUR – the Inbound Tourism Survey, drafted by the General Sub-directorate of … Continue reading Spain Sets All-Time Record Of 54.4 Million Inbound Tourists Between January And September
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:34 PM PDT
The Syrian army killed the leader of Jabhat al-Nusra (Nusra Front) terrorist group, Egypt-born Abu Suleiman al-Masri in Aleppo, a source confirmed to Sputnik Saturday. According to the source, the terrorist was killed during a fight near the Tal-al-Karsani village outside Aleppo. The Nusra Front is an Islamist armed group fighting the Syrian government. Damascus … Continue reading Syrian Army Kills Jabhat Al Nusra Leader
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:29 PM PDT
By Nick Cunningham October has been billed as a pivotal month in which indebted shale companies would see their credit lines cut, precipitating a faster consolidation in the industry that would sow the seeds of a rebound. But banks appear to be taking a more lenient approach than expected. A new Jeffries report says that … Continue reading Day Of Reckoning For US Shale Will Have To Wait – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:26 PM PDT
The ancient maritime and overland Silk Routes have been revived. Its modern incarnation, driven by China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B&R), stands on the verge of connecting the Eurasian landmass, East Africa and Western Europe into a single trading matrix. Many Asian communities were defined by the ancient Silk routes. The Knanayas of the Malabar … Continue reading TPP Vs China’s ‘Belt And Road’: Who Really Benefits? – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:13 PM PDT
By Dr. Binodkumar Singh* On October 5, 2015, three unidentified assailants tried to slit the throat of Luke Sarkar (52), pastor of the Faith Bible Church, at his house in the Ishwardi upazila (sub-district) of Pabna district. He survived the attack with minor injuries. Later, on October 12, five Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, including … Continue reading Bangladesh Killings: A Culture Of Impunity – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:11 PM PDT
Zara’s founder and Spanish businessmen Amancio Ortega briefly overtook Bill Gates to become the world’s richest man on Friday, according to Forbes magazine. Forbes updated the latest rise in the stock market value of Inditex, the world’s leading retailer that operates Zara’s brand, whose shares hit an all-time high on Friday taking Ortega’s fortune above … Continue reading Spain: Zara Founder Amancio Ortega Briefly World’s Richest Man
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 01:00 PM PDT
A leader of the Somali al Shabab insurgency, Abdul Qadir Mumin, has sworn loyalty to the Islamic State (IS), declaring a split between his faction and others of the armed group, battling the Mogadishu government, affiliated since 2012 to al Qaeda. Mumin’s decision, according to sources close to al Shabab and US intelligence, was announced … Continue reading Somalia: Al-Shabaab Divisions As Faction Swears Islamic State Allegiance
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:56 PM PDT
Labelled by some as the future of food, 3D printed meals could soon make it to our plates. The EU-funded PERFORMANCE project just presented its vision of this future in Brussels, with a 3D printed meal for elders facing swallowing and masticating difficulties. NASA is not the only organization in the world interested in food … Continue reading 3D-Printed Food To Help Patients With Dysphagia
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:49 PM PDT
In the future, the Pacific Ocean’s temperature cycles could disrupt more than just December fishing. A study published in Nature Communications suggests that the weather patterns known as El Nino and La Nina could lead to at least a doubling of extreme droughts and floods in California later this century. The study shows more frequent … Continue reading California 2100: More Frequent And More Severe Droughts And Floods Likely
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:45 PM PDT
On the evening of October 13, 2015, CNN organized the first debate among the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential candidates in the Las Vegas CNN studio. In the debate, there was an important question that revealed one growing importance in politics: The program moderator, Anderson Cooper, asked the US Democratic Party presidential candidates, “What is the … Continue reading What Is The Greatest Threat To The US Today? – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:42 PM PDT
By Reeta Tremblay* Under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, Canada’s liberal party received a substantial majority mandate on Oct 19th to form a new government, replacing the Conservative party, with his promise to be an agent of change. It is both a historical and a surprise victory for Mr. Trudeau whose party just eleven weeks … Continue reading A New Liberal Canada Will Push Ties With India – Analysis
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:40 PM PDT
By Shafiq Morton* Twenty-four hours after President Jacob Zuma’s historic meeting with Hamas leader, Khalid Mesha’al, to cement formal relations, the people of Cape Town were addressed by Mesha’al at the Dar ul-Islam school campus on Wednesday (21 October). The rally was attended by David Mahlobo, State Security Minister, Zola Skewiya (former Minister of Social … Continue reading Hamas In South Africa: Opening A New Discourse? – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:37 PM PDT
Following Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, it was predictable that politicians on both sides of the aisle would invoke his words when they could plausibly be interpreted as favoring or opposing certain policies. To cite the pope when advocating policies to which he would be unequivocally morally opposed, however—like Planned Parenthood’s unconscionable marketing … Continue reading Pelosi Exploits The Pope – OpEd
Posted: 24 Oct 2015 12:35 PM PDT
By Dr. Simona Vittorini* New Delhi is in the midst of intensive diplomatic activity in preparation for the Third India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) that will take place October 26-29. It was under the aegis of the Congress-led UPA government that the first and second IAFS were held in 2008 and 2011. Arriving slightly late … Continue reading India-Africa Summit: Will It Give A New Thrust To Age-Old Ties? – Analysis
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