Highlights - Six months since election day, Sarkozy shows no signs of slowing down - The charismatic “Omnipresident” - Amidst a decline in public support, Sarkozy will remain steadfast As we …
Bio-terrorism: Insects Pose Threat to US
Highlights - Theoretically, insects can be considered a method for a biowarfare attack - The economic consequences of an attack using insects could potentially be widespread US officials have …
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Tri-state Area Police to Receive Radiation Detectors
Highlights - New DHS initiative targets radiological devices - Will provide enhanced tracking and enforcement capabilities for law enforcement - Innovation is needed to meet future threats The …
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Spamming the Electorate
Highlights - Spam is being used to promote 2008 Presidential Candidates - Various forms of hacking can be used to manipulate voters and influence elections - Various attacks will take place …
Scotland: Authorities Announce Increased Terror Risk
Highlights - Scottish “homegrown” terrorist Mohammed Atif Siddique sentenced to eight years in jail - Authorities announce plans to place up to 1,000 Scottish Muslims terror suspects under …
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Russia: US Offers New Concessions to Gain Support for Missile Shield
Highlights - The US is trying to assuage Russian concerns over missile shield in Europe - The US is willing to link other foreign policy disputes to this issue - Russia is playing foreign policy …
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UAE: Migrant Workers Strike
Highlights - Substandard housing conditions and withheld payments prompt the eighth Dubai labor strike since May 2005. - Delayed implementation of labor reforms, such as a minimum wage and …
Iran: European Indecisiveness over Iran
Highlights - Europe remains divided on how to deal with Iran - France and Great Britain see tougher sanctions as essential - Germany is backed by Italy, Spain, and Austria in opposition to harsh …
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Venezuela: Chavez’s Reform Proposals Lead to Civil Unrest
Highlights - Protestors demonstrate against Chavez’s proposed constitutional amendments on October 23 in Caracas - Chavez proposes a suppression of due process - Venezuelan’s highly divided …
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Sudan: SPLM Withdraws from Unity Government
Highlights - Southern Sudan withdraws from unity government - Prospects of renewed fighting has increased - Regional stability would be adversely affected by renewed hostilities - …
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