Calling on the EU to save our food

The ministers are meeting Dec 8, 2008. Maize corn is banned in Austria, but the EFSA gave it the green light, despite devastating research. Are they doing their homework?" Brussels, Belgium — European Environment...

UN approval for EU Kosovo mission

An agreement that was expected, and will provide needed security at this particular time."The UN Security Council welcomed agreement by Serbia and Kosovo to accept a European Union justice and police mission in...

After More Balanced Coverage, What Next?

"Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by Mosharraf Zaidi As the world’s attention turns increasingly to Pakistan and its role in tackling the threat of globalised terrorism, the country’s perception abroad is evolving. More than seven years after 9/11, a more nuanced approach to...

Pervez Musharraf working for establishment of global think-tank

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf wants to set up an international think-tank to 'make the world a peaceful place' and is visiting Britain to gather support for his plan, his close aide said Monday. The aide told that Musharraf will also be visiting the US, Canada,...

Cuba accedes to Rio Group finally

Excluded from many regional fora, Cuba finally made it to the Rio Group. Its return to the OAS is pending. "Cuba has become a full member of the Rio Group of Latin American and Caribbean countries, a Mexican Foreign...

Brazil's Lula calls for shake-up of global finance

NOT JUST INVITED FOR COFFEE Brazilian President and Finance Minister said today they are tired to be invited for a coffee in G7 meetings; they are proposing that emerging countries take a bigger stake on the global...

Brazil pushes emerging nations' role

Brazil is calling for more influence to emerging nations over international organizations. The South American country is asking for a greater participation in bodies such IMF and World Bank.   " ...

Two journalists killed in car bomb blast : Croatia

The terrorism , is in different form and agenda , is disturbing the whole world.From north to south , east to west terrorism is killing hundreds of people every where.The latest victim of this terror mechanism is non other than Journalist, who reports to the world about there...

Tamil problem in S.Lanka: MP's resign in India

The killing of tamil in sri lanka by forces under the desguise of terrorism, is showing its impact in India.The Tamil MP's are asking for Indian goverments intervention in this issue. " The 13 lawmakers, including...

As Credit Crisis Spreads, Global Approach Weighed

" WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain appear to be converging on a similar blueprint for stemming the financial chaos sweeping the world, one day before a crucial meeting of leaders begins in Washington that the White House hopes will result in a more coordinated...

Peru's cabinet offers to resign over corruption scandal on oil contracts

" © AP 2008-10-09 23:12:57 - LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's remaining cabinet ministers have offered their combined resignation to President Alan Garcia in the wake of an oil-kickback scandal.Sectors of the...

European finance ministers to hold emergency talks

"Finance ministers from the European Union's 27 member states are set to hold emergency talks on the global financial crisis in Luxembourg. There are reports that the EU finance ministers will be seeking agreement on guidelines to safeguard both the savings of individual...

Pope Benedict XVI starts off marathon Bible reading

On Sunday Pope Benedict celebrated a huge mass to open a worldwide meeting of prelates at the Vatican. Over 200 bishops are attending that meeting, which is discussing the modern relevance of the bible. It will also...

EU not ready for banking collapse US style

At an informal summit  at Nice in the south of France, the ministers are to analyse the current economic situation in Europe. France defends its defict.  The european members consider how the...

4 former Canadian PMs join call for climate change action

Four former Canadian prime ministers have joined a coalition today to demand urgent climate action on climate change.This is an important step ahead of a Canadian election, especially after Harper pulled out of the...

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