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"Do we really need another news aggregator to follow in the footsteps of Google News, Digg, Reddit, Netvibes and the rest? Well, the founders of NewsCred have decided we do - and they reckon they've got two killer angles which will make their service, launched today, into a...

Motorcade Map Found at House Of Bomb Suspect

Sounds like it is a good thing that the police were able to figure this one out. This could have turned out a lot worse than it did. Age is no longer a factor in the damage that a person can do."Police found a map of...

Iran, EU to continue nuclear talks

It has emerged today that despite the US unilateral deadline, both Iran and EU have agreed to continue nuclear talks "in a positive and constructive atmosphere."  Now, a new viariable has been introduced...

Brazil to dispute US subsidies

In reaction to the collapse of the Doha round of talks at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva last week, Brazil would take actions against the US over alleged illegal subsidies and other trade barriers. Earlier...

In the Company of Tyrants

Corporate and independent news services have been all a-buzz now that Radovan Karadzic has finally been brought to The Hague to stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity after hiding in plain sight for...

Deadline set for Iran in nuclear showdown

Yet another deadline is set for Iran in the nuclear showdown with the United States. The deadline is set for Iran to freeze its nuclear drive and if they fail to do so, there will be yet even more sanctions. At least...

Post-Mortem : A Change in World Trade Process

This is a follow up story and I'll just cover this briefly for those who followed the news on the collapse of global trade talks after 7 years of negotiations since the Doha round in 2001. " GENEVA: 1st August 2008...

World Trade Talks Collapsed After 7 Years

There has always been a double edged sword in the fight for economic freedom. And with the rise of China and India in power and economy, the US is finding it more difficult in making them heel and sing along to its...

Ahmadinejad : Iran 'seeks common ground' with US

After rejecting the closure of the nuclear programme, Iranian President Ahmadinejad said his country was willing to seed common ground with US. Such event would take place were the US to change its stand on the Iranian nuclear programme. President Ahmadinejad...

The decline of the American empire! (Essay),"Opinion"!

Since I am in Japan, I am not only learning the languish slowly. I am also studying the History of this country and the more I know the more I realise how unique Japanese are and that it is in fact amazing that...

Obama wishes Bush success with Iran relations

Democrat Candidate Barack Obama wished President George Bush success with the handling of Iranian Nuclear file. He also praised the posting of the most senior US diplomat to the Geneva Nuclear negotiations between Europe, US and Iran. This stand is different from the US...

WTO: trade deal progresses as developed countries cut subsidies and import ta...

WTO talks in Geneva have reached major compromise by developed countries to cut subsides and import tariffs. Developing countries would open up their markets in excahge of such concessions. " WTO optimistic for trade deal World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks in...

US ‘olive branches’ Aren’t What They Seem

OPINION: Free from the addled commentary that dominates the US media in the wake of supposed 'peace initiatives' toward Iran by the US Administration, this analysis gives a more realistic global view of the newest...

U.S. to Iran: Cooperate or face confrontation

"GENEVA - The United States said on Saturday after inconclusive international talks with Iran's nuclear envoy that Tehran must choose between cooperation or confrontation and give up sensitive nuclear work. "We hope the Iranian people understand that their leaders need to...

Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran

I think its high time people start talking with one another, online talking, not committing anything. I think this is the right step forward. "Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AFP)...

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