Monthly Archives: December 2011

The American-Iran Cold War in the Middle East and the Threat of Broader War

The American-Iran Cold War in the Middle East and the Threat of Broader War Mahdi Darius NAZEMROAYA (Canada) Strategic Culture Foundation 30.12.2011 A cold war has been ongoing between Tehran and Washington. U.S. spies, drones, assassinations, and accusations against Tehran … Continue reading

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U.S. Limits Mercury Pollution as Big Coal Retreats

U.S. Limits Mercury Pollution as Big Coal Retreats By Matthew Cardinale Inter Press Service Dec 23, 2011 ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec 23, 2011 (IPS) – Environmental advocates praised a recent new rule limiting pollution of mercury and other air toxins announced … Continue reading

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ISRAEL: Exercising the Right to Torture

ISRAEL:  Exercising the Right to Torture By Jillian Kestler-D’Amours Inter Press Service Dec 27, 2011 JERUSALEM, Dec 27, 2011 (IPS) – In a case that has highlighted Israel’s abuse of Palestinian detainees, an Israeli military court recently acquitted a Palestinian … Continue reading

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PERU: No Time Left to Adapt to Melting Glaciers

PERU:  No Time Left to Adapt to Melting Glaciers By Stephen Leahy Inter Press Service Dec 27, 2011 UXBRIDGE, Canada, Dec 27, 2011 (Tierramérica) – The water supplied by the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca, vital to a huge region … Continue reading

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The Unsustainable Political Deficiencies of Environmentalism

The Unsustainable Political Deficiencies of Environmentalism Analysis by Mario Osava Inter Press Service Dec 27, 2011 RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 27, 2011 (IPS) – The environmental movement won the ideological battle with the growth of awareness on climate change. Environmentalists … Continue reading

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The Oil That Comes in from the Cold

The Oil That Comes in from the Cold By Humberto Márquez Inter Press Service Dec 30, 2011 CARACAS, Dec 30, 2011 (IPS) – Thanks to soaring oil prices and new technology, oil producers in the hot sands of Arabia, the … Continue reading

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HONDURAS: The Society of Fear

HONDURAS:  The Society of Fear By Thelma Mejía Inter Press Service Dec 30, 2011 TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 30, 2011 (IPS) – As the new year rolls in, Honduras is feeling more than ever the challenges posed by soaring rates of violent … Continue reading

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Defence Act Affirms Indefinite Detention of U.S. Citizens

Defence Act Affirms Indefinite Detention of U.S. Citizens By Matthew Cardinale Inter Press Service Dec 30, 2011 ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec 30, 2011 (IPS) – Civil liberties groups and many citizen activists are outraged over language in the National Defense Authorization … Continue reading

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Despite Initial Euphoria, Palestine Remains Grounded at U.N.

Despite Initial Euphoria, Palestine Remains Grounded at U.N. By Thalif Deen Inter Press Service Dec 30, 2011 UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30, 2011 (IPS) – When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the 193- member General Assembly in September, the rapturous welcome … Continue reading

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Japan, China view post-American century

Japan, China view post-American century By M K Bhadrakumar Indian Punchline December 30, 2011 Japan is famous as a country that places primacy on economic diplomacy in its foreign policy. So is China. The fact that just ahead of his … Continue reading

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