Highlights -Russia is engaging Iran in order to counter US influence in the region -While Russia is aiding Iran’s civilian nuclear development, it is likely that the Russian government is also …
Puerto Rico police accused of corruption
Mistrust of police has been ingrained for years in this bleak coastal town, where a basketball court mural shows a girl running from a baton-wielding officer under the slogan: "To be poor is not a …
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Spain: Arrests Demonstrate Continued Terrorist Presence
As we previously reported, in recent months Spanish authorities have heightened security measures due to increased activities by Islamist extremist supporters believed connected to al-Qaeda operations …
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Latin America: Iran’s Increased Influence
After facing questions concerning his country’s nuclear program and basic human rights violations at New York’s Columbia University and the UN General Assembly early last week, Iranian President …
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Iran: Sanctions, Dialogue, or Both
High-level meetings are scheduled this week to discuss the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) imposition of a third round of sanctions on Iran. Ongoing debate concerning the effectiveness of …
Belgium: Political Crisis Deepens; Divorce Looms
Nearly three months following the country’s national elections, Belgium currently stands with no permanent government, depending on a temporary caretaker government. A political crisis began in June …
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Ortega’s statements put U.S. ties to test
In recent weeks, President Daniel Ortega has accused Washington of terrorism, blasted President Bush as a tyrant, dismissed the Sept. 11 attacks as ''insignificant,'' mocked U.S. aid to Nicaragua and …
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Japan: PM Abe Vows to Extend Afghanistan Mission
Facing weak public support, on September 9, 2007, Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe announced his intentions to resign if parliament fails to extend its support for a special anti-terrorism law …
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Lebanon: One Battlefield Closes, Another Heats Up
On September 2, 2007, the Lebanese Armed Forces declared victory in the battle for Nahr al-Bared refugee camp against the Salafi jihadist group, Fatah al-Islam. The smoke is settling over the …
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Morocco: Social Issues Trump Terrorism Concerns in Upcoming Elections
According to French polling service LMS-CSA, 70 percent of polled registered voters consider reducing unemployment the most important issue in the next parliamentary elections, which are scheduled …
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