Obama to Zimbabwe: A compliment, an insult and only $73 million
by Brian E. MuhammadPresident Obama recently received a Zimbabwean delegation led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai at The White House. The meeting resulted in Pres. Obama complimenting the Prime Minister, criticizing Pres. Robert Mugabe... »
Complications likely in U.S.-Iran relations
by Ali Gharib | Jul 2, 2009 - 10:27:06 PMWASHINGTON (IPS/GIN) - The results of the June 12 Iranian election, and the intentions that U.S. President Barack Obama's reserved responses conceal, remain uncertain. This alone is clear: Iran is at the threshold of an unknown period in its history. »
Rural farmers key to African development
by Miriam Mannak | Jul 2, 2009 - 10:12:25 PMAttempts to “alleviate” poverty and hunger and boost African economies are futile, if the needs and potential of small-scale farmers in the region are ignored and the issue of trade barriers remains unaddressed. »
Hezbollah still a force in Lebanon
by Khody Akhavi | Jul 2, 2009 - 10:04:32 PMWASHINGTON (IPS/GIN) - It was touted as an historic election, a vote to determine the future direction of Lebanon. But even with the winners declared, analysts say the June 7 ballot was far from decisive, and did little to alter the fundamental balance of power in the country. »
Somalia begins training 1st naval force in years
by Mohamed Sheikh NorAssociated Press | Jul 2, 2009 - 9:59:01 PM
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia started training 500 recruits June 10 to serve as the country's first naval force in two decades to fight rampant piracy off the country's coast. »
Afro Argentina demands recognition
by Marcela Valente | Jul 2, 2009 - 9:55:39 PMBUENOS AIRES (IPS/GIN) - Argentina's small Black community, ignored by historical narratives that focused on the influence of European immigration, is now fighting for recognition of its contribution to culture in the Argentine capital. »
Indonesia a paradise for tobacco companies
by Marwaan Macan-Markar | Jul 2, 2009 - 9:48:07 PMBANGKOK - When it comes to smoking, Indonesia remains the last paradise for a puff in Southeast Asia. Those addicted to cigarettes can openly light up in public places without worrying about tough anti-tobacco penalties found in the rest of the region. »
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Obama to Zimbabwe: A compliment, an insult and only $73 million
President Obama recently received a Zimbabwean delegation led by Prime Minister...
Complications likely in U.S.-Iran relations
WASHINGTON (IPS/GIN) - The results of the June 12 Iranian...
Rural farmers key to African development
Attempts to “alleviate” poverty and hunger and boost African economies...
Hezbollah still a force in Lebanon
WASHINGTON (IPS/GIN) - It was touted as an historic election,...
Somalia begins training 1st naval force in years
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia started training 500 recruits June 10 to...