Is The Recession Over In Europe?
Today, some new economic data coming from Germany & France are showing signs that both economies have finally stopped contracting. Both France & Germany announced today a surprising GDP ( gross domestic product) growth of 0.3 percent for the 2ND quarter of 2009. Economists, in Germany & France, had predicted more contraction of their respective […]
The Geneva Convention Turns 60
Sixty years ago today, the Geneva Conventions were adopted. The essential spirit of the Geneva Conventions- to uphold human life & dignity even in the midst of armed conflicts- is as important today as it was 60 years ago. The journey to implement the principles of the Conventions has not been always smooth sailing. Especially […]
Iran: Election Aftermath Death Toll Could Be As High As 69
This is according to a close ally of Mousavi. He claims that 69 people died in the post election protests as opposed to the Iranian authority official death toll of 26. Ali Behesthi says that a file containing the name of 69 people is in the hands of the Iranian parliament, and that the deaths […]
Afghanistan: Should The Taliban Be Part Of The Political Process?
Afghanistan is voting in 10 days, yet if the security doesn’t improve, and it is unlikely, 93 voting stations will be closed in 10 districts. This will translate into a low turnout, and will put the legitimacy of the elections in doubt.
Three Deadly Bomb Blasts In Baghdad & Mosul Kills 46
Latest update at 2:00 AM (US/ PST): The latest death toll is now 46 with 240 wounded. The three separate bomb attacks happened near Mosul and in Baghdad, according to the Iraqi police. In the one in Mosul, officials report that two trucks packed with explosives were detonated in the village of Khazna, killing 25 […]