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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:41 AM
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Iran Sits Pretty in World’s Hottest Region Jim Lobe, Washington Despite the best efforts of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush to make Iran an international pariah, the Islamic Republic keeps wracking up one diplomatic victory after another. *** Pakistan Hit by Islamist Backlash M. B. Naqvi, Karachi Spiralling conflict between the Pakistan army and Islamist militants along the Afghan border, straddled by pro-Taliban, Pashtoon tribes, has led security analysts to talk of a full- fledged insurgency that poses a graver threat to the country than admitted by authorities. *** Upgraded Ties US-India Roil Strategic Waters Jim Lobe, Washington Last week’s agreement by U.S. President George W. Bush to sell advanced nuclear technology to India, coming three weeks after the signing of a 10-year bilateral defence agreement that makes New Delhi eligible to buy sophisticated U.S. military equipment, confirms a major policy shift with global as well as regional implications. *** To Loan, or Not To Loan Moyiga Nduru, Johannesburg Zimbabwe’s decision to seek a loan from neighbouring South Africa has sparked a heated debate in that country. Some have urged South Africa to turn down the request, while others say the loan should be granted — with stringent conditions attached. They fear a refusal to extend this financial lifeline to President Robert Mugabe would exacerbate Zimbabwe’s political and economic crisis. *** Where Homeland Means Humiliation Ushani Agalawatta, Nablus, West Bank ‰Before the 2000 Al-Aqsa Intifadah I was very optimistic. I was ambitious and strong, but now I do not feel strong any more. We are all frustrated in our small prison,‰ says Sawsan Aishe, a 24-year-old graduate from An Najah National University in Nablus in the West Bank. *** Telesur Goes on the Air Under Fire from U.S. Alejandro Kirk, Montevideo A new Latin America-wide TV network was launched Sunday, aimed at competing with U.S. and European international news stations. *** Protests Against a “Mutilated and Unpopular Constitution” Joyce Mulama, Nairobi Hundreds of people took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to protest against parliamentary efforts to alter a draft constitution that was endorsed last year by the National Constitutional Conference: a group comprising government representatives and members of civil society. *** World Bank Policy, As Seen by the Deprived Nabil Sultan, Sana’a That overnight hike in fuel price was more than any poor person could have taken in this impoverished country. The Yemeni government lifted subsidies on all oil products last week. That led to a 100 percent rise in the price of oil, a 200 percent increase in diesel price and a 50 percent increase in the price of gas. *** Aceh Deal May Give Regional Parties a Chance Andreas Harsono, Kupang, Indonesia Devastating though it was, the Asian Tsunami brought the proverbial winds of change to Indonesia by focusing international attention on the festering conflict in Aceh province and creating conditions for a political settlement that may yet instruct other ethnic groups. *** It Takes a Long Time to Undo Destruction Ferry Biedermann, Beirut Destroyed by civil war and foreign attacks that ended some 15 years ago, Beirut is still in the process of rebuilding itself and its image. *** No One in Prison, 11 Years After Bombing Marcela Valente, Buenos Aires Eleven years after 85 people were killed in the explosion of a Jewish community centre in the Argentine capital, the victims’ families point to the contrast between the lack of results in the investigation compared to the quick progress made in tracking down the culprits in terrorist attacks on the United States, Spain and Britain. ==================================================================== IPS focuses its news coverage on the events and global processes affecting the economic, social and political development of peoples and nations. ==================================================================== |
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