Some of North Korea’s missile tests in early July may have failed, but Japan recognizes that the rogue nation has reliable Rodong ballistic missiles that could enable it to wage attacks on its closest neighbors. A military confrontation solely between Japan and North Korea would probably favor the...
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Western powers have lost their competitive edge in the global marketplace and are responding with a wave of protectionism. Excuses range from protecting “sensitive” industries to economic “patriotism,” but global investment is under attack. One reason could be that the West has lost a competitive...
First, the French government decides to give itself the right to veto foreign ownership in 11 “sensitive” industries. This was done primarily to derail Italian energy group Enel's bid for Suez, a French concern. French...
In the classic story, Mexican migrants surreptitiously cross the US border in search of jobs. The treacherous journey requires long separations from family and friends, and proposed US legislation would increase restrictions for such hires. But tourism is increasing employment opportunities in...
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For the first time, municipal elections are set to take place in Saudi Arabia. The elections alone stand as an important sign of Saudi Arabia's increasing democratization, but even more surprisingly, women will be able vote in these elections. Women's activities are highly restricted in...
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's most male-dominated countries, is preparing to break with tradition and risk the wrath of religious conservatives by allowing women to take part in its first elections.
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Proof of "complete, verifiable, and irreversible dismantlement" (CVID) of North Korea's nuclear weapons programs is what President Bush and his team of aides wanted for last week's six-nation talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis. But given North Korea's intransigence on...
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Qatar is not known for being a liberal democratic country – indeed, there is little room for political dissent. Surprisingly though, this small Middle East country is pushing through one of the world's most revolutionary experiments in higher education. With increasing security restrictions...
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France’s 5,000 to 25,000-strong Sikh population joins French Muslims in protesting the controversial Law of Secularism, which bans the wearing of religious symbols in public schools. Upon returning to school campuses, Sikh students wearing turbans were denied access, despite previous assurances...
Drive down the streets of Bobigny, an eastern suburb of Paris, and you'll come across Lycee Louise Michel. At the gate of this school, you'll find three Sikh lads standing all day long, staging a satyagraha against the...
A recent study on genetically modified (GM) corn was originally a project commissioned by the US, Mexican, and Canadian governments. On Monday, however, environmental activist group Greenpeace leaked the results, which included a recommendation for Mexico to enact strict controls over GM corn....
A trilateral commission has recommended that Mexico enact stricter controls over genetically modified (GM) U.S. corn that has been winding up in the fields where the crop was first developed thousands of years ago...