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The Goal of Zero Nuclear Weapons

  ‘Global Zero’ and the Argument for Nukes Richard Perle Essay  Defense policy veteran Richard Perle explains why, despite its appeal, the no-nukes, “Global Zero” agenda should – and will – fizzle. March/April 2011   There are many specters haunting our world, but one is of our own making—the utopian vision of a world free…

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Egypt: Opposition Demands Swift Justice Of Mubarak & Sons

Mubarak and sons’ detention a victory for Egypt’s opposition Mubarak is under questioning and he and his two sons are being transferred to a Cairo prison. Egypt’s military rulers appear to be responding to escalating public pressure to see the former president behind bars. Egyptian policemen guard on Wednesday, April 13, a convoy carrying former…

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President Trichet… will temper any market expectations

Eurozone interest rates raised to 1.25% by ECB The European Central Bank has kept rates low for almost two years Global Economy ECB urged Portugal to seek rescue Q&A: Why is Portugal in trouble? Will the rate rise damage growth? EU austerity drive by country Eurozone interest rates have been raised to 1.25% from the…

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Saudi Arabia The Master of Yemen`s Fate

  Protesters destroy a car belonging to government supporters during a protest outside Sanaa University yesterday. Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said protesters demanding an end to his 32-year rule could not achieve their goal through ‘anarchy and killing’, after nationwide unrest which has killed too many.   – A possible US shift calling for…