France: Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2012 Campaign Recalls Margaret Thatcher Of 1979
The French president’s 2010 campaign seems reminiscent of the British election in 1979, when Conservative Margaret Thatcher fought to become the UK’s first Prime Minister.
Apple Dividend: Iconic iPhone Maker Enters Brave New World
Beginning in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year (July), Apple will pay a $2.65 per share dividend.
Iran: The Long Lasting Legacy of the 1953 U.S./CIA Coup
The most significant legacy of the coup was the blowback the U.S. suffered in Iran.
Anti-Semitism At Very High Levels In Europe: ADL
The survey suggests that almost one-third of Europeans surveyed hold strong prejudices against Jews.
Russia Again Warns West And Israel Not To Attack Iran
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei similarly warned that the Islamic Republic would retaliate with equal force against Israel or the U.S. in the event of an attack.
Pakistan Demands U.S. Apology For Deadly Drone Strikes
Islamabad also wants an end to U.S. drone strikes which they claimed have caused more damage than they are worth.
Apple’s Dividend: Historic Landmark Or Just An Inevitability?
The market clearly liked the news – Apple shares jumped 2.65 percent on Monday to close above $600 per share for the first time.
Myanmar Invites ASEAN Officials to Observe Next Month’s Parliamentary Elections
Suu Kyi has waited over twenty years to stand for election – she has been under house arrest for much of the prior two decades
Israel Outraged By EU Leader’s Comments Linking Toulouse Massacre To Gaza Deaths
Israel’s foreign minister Avigdor Liberman, defense minister Ehud Barak and opposition leader Tzipi Livni have all condemned Ashton’s linking the killings in France to events in Gaza.
Syrian Crisis: Russia Ready To Back Annan’s Peace Plan
Russia, a staunch ally of Syria, has vetoed two U.N. resolutions that condemned President Bashar al-Assad. It now appears Russian officials may have grown impatient with Assad as his crackdown on dissidents continues to escalate.
George Clooney: Top Ten Things Film Star Said During Protests Outside Sudanese Embassy
Movie star George Clooney and a group of other activists and politicians were arrested on Friday outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington in a protest against the Khartoum government and to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Now The Problem Is Corporate Profits!
The conclusion is that the equity market is cheap relative to earnings. Hence, the market is priced to absorb a potential softening in earnings rather than being priced to perfection.
France: Police Link Jewish School Shooting With Last Week’s Murders Of Soldiers
French police officials are now confirming that the same weapon and same scooter were used in all three attacks.
Russia Calls On Syria To Accept Daily Humanitarian Cease-Fire
Russia’s entreaty to its ally comes amidst reports of very heavy fighting in Damascus.
France: Toulouse In Lockdown As Police Search For Killer Of Jews
A gunman passing by on a scooter fired indiscriminately at the Ozar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse, France on Monday.
Italians Kidnapped By Communist Guerillas In Eastern India
Maoists told Indian TV that the Italians were seized after they took objectionable photographs of tribal peoples in the interior regions of Orissa.
France: Massacre At Jewish School Halts Presidential Campaign Temporarily
The massacre has resulted in the entire city in the south of France on a “lockdown” as police search for the killer.
Egypt's Coptic Christian Pope Dies
Pope Shenouda III, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria in Egypt, died Saturday at the age of 88, according to the country's official Middle East News Agency.
Gadhafi's Former Spy Chief Arrested In Mauritania
Libya is also seeking his extradition.
St. Patrick's Day 2012: The Dilution of Irish Culture
St. Patrick's Day (like many other American holidays) has degraded into a vulgar, commercial enterprise that has completely undermined its original purpose.
One Killed, Another Wounded In Attack In French Mosque
A bat-wielding assailant killed one person and seriously wounded another in a mosque in northern France, according to reports.
Israeli Minister Tells China Strike On Iran Isn't Ruled Out
Israel's foreign minister said Friday in Beijing that his country hopes to resolve a nuclear standoff with Iran through diplomatic means. China has close ties to both Israel and Iran.
China: New Disclosure Rules On Microblogging Come Into Effect
Weibo, which is similar to Twitter, has become a sensitive matter for government officials as users often use the platform to criticize government policy.
St. Patrick's Day 2012: Irish Economic Crisis Drives New Emigration Wave
With massive debts to repay, Dublin was compelled to accept huge bailouts from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.
Sudan: Future Oil Exporting Powerhouse?
Given the lack of sufficient infrastructure and endless political instability, Sudan’s energy sector faces many monumental challenges.
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns After Ten Tumultuous Years
Williams was regarded as unusually liberal for such a senior church prelate, prior to becoming archbishop he was deeply involved in the anti-nuclear movement.
Turkey Urges Citizens To Leave Syria; Erdogan May Recall Ambassador
Thousands of Syrians have fled into Turkey, where Erdogan has recommended the creation of “safe zones” along the border.
Occupy Havana? Catholic Dissidents Refuse To Leave Church, Ahead Of Pope’s Visit
They are determined to continue with the occupation as a form of protest against the Cuban government.
Tanzania Schools Require HIV-Infected Students To Wear Red Ribbons
Critics point out that the ribbons will only serve to stigmatize the children and that such measures are illegal.
Israel Too Weak To Attack Iran: Ahmadinejad Adviser
Ali Akbar Javanfekr, who serves as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's press adviser, also warned that in the event that Israel attacks Iran, a counter-strike by the Islamic Republic would include not only Israel, but also U.S. targets.