When it emerged less than a decade ago, the World Wide Web was quickly embraced as a bright new medium that could help reinvent government and revitalize democracy. But gradually government …
Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons
The leader of Hezbollah said today that its guerrillas would not disarm despite the Israeli army's withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Full Story …
Risks of waging only risk-free war
Since there has been war, there has been an understanding that military engagement leads to the death of soldiers and, more often than not, civilians. But the emergence of the US as a lone and …
Federal money will help county combat terrorism
If terrorists decide to attack Ohio's capital city, local police and firefighters will be better prepared -- or at least properly attired -- thanks to a $300,000 federal grant. The Franklin County …
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Does Terrorism Work?
There is no escaping the conclusion that the unilateral withdrawal of Israel from southern Lebanon is a victory for Hezbollah, a group synonymous with terrorism in much of the West. Full Story …
Fiji military scraps multi-racial constitution
Fiji's military rulers bowed on Tuesday to coup leader George Speight and scrapped a constitution that had allowed an ethnic Indian to become prime minister for the first time in the country's …
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Russian, US officials discuss interaction on security
Russian-U.S. interaction in ensuring mutual and international security has been discussed here by Valentin Sobolev, deputy head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation (SCRF), and a visiting …
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New Massacre, Resignation Shake Indonesia
- Indonesia's government and beleaguered rupiah were shaken again Tuesday by reports of another religious massacre in the bloodied spice islands and the resignation of a top aide to President …
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Military Takes Over Fiji, Rebels May Free Hostages
Fiji's military has declared martial law and rebels holding about 30 politicians hostage said on Tuesday they could soon release Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and most of his government. Full …
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Threat of “Rogue” States: Is It Reality or Rhetoric?
In North Korea, a dozen U.S. arms experts began their second annual inspection of a mysterious tunnel complex. In Moscow, Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott haggled with Russian officials over …
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