The drug trade embodies a ruthless logic. In a world where governments have limited resources, and the financial incentives for trafficking are great (90% of a cocaine shipment can be “lost” and the endeavor is still profitable), slaying the industry can seem impossible. If demand remains strong, successful governmental action— arrests, seizures and eradication—pushes the […]
President Barack Obama expressed the need for the United States to “follow through” on any mandates it imposes on Israel, he said in an interview with National Public Radio. Even though Obama remained vague, the current administration repeatedly expressed opposition to the expansion of settlements of any kind as the Israeli government attempts to find […]
Manufacturing sector leads recovery China’s official purchaser managers’ index (PMI) for May again reached a reading above 50, signalling a third month of expansion for the country’s manufacturing sector. While the index dropped slightly to 53.1 from April’s 53.3, it remained clearly above the contraction threshold of 50. Analysts see the positive PMI indicator as […]
The latest issue of The Atlantic has a titanic feature on South African President Jacob Zuma. Douglas Foster’s piece is as extensive as anything I have seen in either the United States or the UK.
The Israeli government will continue assessing its response to an attack on the entire country tomorrow at 11AM, with sirens blasting and local officials assessing the effectiveness of plans. The air-raid sirens mark the middle of a 5-day exercise that simulates an assault on Israel from all sides. On Sunday, the ministers participated in a […]
Israel remains plagued by the global economic crisis even though the Israeli Shekel continues to strengthen against the U.S. Dollar. In April, unemployment rose 3-percent to make the unemployment rate 7.6-percent of the workforce. The total number of Israelis declaring unemployment reached 235,600, although holidays in April probably stymied the loss which will likely skyrocket […]
The issue of internally displaces people (IDP) is a serious one. United Nations has estimated the number of displaced people to be about 2.4 million and has asked the world community for about $ 543 million to help these folks. The situation is too bad for people to sit idle and not do anything. Regretfully, […]
Religion and politics Iran shuts its border with Pakistan Humanitarian situation grave in Mingora; residents flee Energy crisis (in Pakistan) From much sought after to ‘most wanted’ Subsidy on petrol, gas and electricity to end Military seeks ‘hardcore’ Taliban Pakistanis uniting against Taliban Jamaat-e-Islami proposes 4-nation bloc against US and NATO Sami, Fazl say army […]
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Hizballah has reportedly been meeting with IMF officials before the June 7 polls to make sure that Lebanon will continue receive IMF support in the event of a Hizballah win. IMF officials have confirmed the report. The Hizballah-led opposition (to the Western-backed March 14 coalition) is considered by many to be favored in their effort […]
Rashid, a highly touted Pakistani journalist, begins the final chapter of his 2000 ‘Taliban’ by calling the country one of world’s ‘orphaned conflict’s’. The country would quickly change from being orphaned to a month after 9/11 being the center of global politics, as the United States uprooted the Taliban government and sent them packing, unfortunately […]
Taliban’s arms coming from Afghanistan: ISPR Bombs seen stiffening Pakistan’s resolve on Taliban Number of displaced persons exceeds three million It’s a do or die situation for nation, says Mian Iftikhar US weapons being used against Pak forces: Military Not a war of choice US satisfied with Pakistan’s Swat offensive Neutrality is sometimes a graver […]
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