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POLITICS: Can the U.S. Brace Its Fall?
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (IPS) - "Is the American era over?" That was the big question that launched a lengthy analysis by veteran international affairs reporter James Kitfield in the influential 'National Journal' last May. Significantly, the article -- which featured interviews with an all-star cast of former top U.S. policy-makers -- was titled "The Decline Begins."
IPS Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST
IRAQ: The Lights Have Gone Out, Who Cares
BAQUBA, Feb 15 (IPS) - Lack of electricity in Baquba has shattered businesses, and the lives of families. Months of power failures has darkened morale everywhere.
IPS Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST
US-IRAQ: Surge Exposing Political Tensions
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (IPS) - Despite assertions by the George W. Bush Administration that the escalation strategy in Iraq -- known as the "surge" -- has been a rousing success, many of the problems of pre-surge Iraq still exist and, along with new issues, are exacerbating a tenuous political situation there.
IPS Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST
Egypt: Spreading Crackdown on HIV Endangers Public Health Rights Violations Drive Those in Need Underground
Rights Violations Drive Those in Need Underground
Amnesty International Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST
Lebanon: Amnesty International calls for investigations into Beirut protest killings to be independent and for findings to be made public
Amnesty International welcomes Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's announcement that an investigation will be conducted into Sunday's killing of seven people during protests in and around Mar Mkhail, south Beirut
Amnesty International Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST | |
