Highlights - Russia invasion of Georgia has had a negative impact on the country’s economy - Investors have questioned the stability of Russia’s investment climate - We do not believe Russia has …
Morocco: AOIM-Linked Terrorist Network Dismantled
Highlights - Moroccan police arrested 15 suspects who allegedly belong to an AOIM and Afghan-linked terrorist network - Morocco has disrupted four terrorist networks this year - Network was …
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Arrests, Prosecutions of Illegal Immigrants Rise
Highlights - Central District of California has near 400 percent increase in illegal immigrant related prosecution since 2001 - Increased cooperation and targeting of illegal alien violators …
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Cyber: Hackers Attack Iraq’s Vulnerable Computers
Highlights - Growth of computer use in Iraq fuels steady rise in the number of cyber attacks - Iraq’s creation of a national cybercrimes division is a key element in combating future cyber …
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Saudi Arabia: Buying Food Security
Highlights - Saudi Arabia created a SR2 billion fund for international agricultural investment - Saudi wheat production to be phased out by 2016 - Possible locations for Saudi owned and operated …
Pakistan: Coalition Government Splits
Highlights - Sharif announces decision to formally withdraw from Pakistan’s coalition government - PPP nominates Zardari as presidential candidate - Government formally bans the Tehrik-e-Taliban …
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Libya: Future Heir Steps Away from Politics
Highlights: - Moammar Qaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, announced he will no longer be involved in politics - Seif al-Islam played key role in Libya’s reopening to the West - With Sief abandoning the …
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Ukraine: Political Crisis Brews as Prime Minister Tymoshenko Accused of Treason
Highlights - Prime Minister Tymoshenko is accused of “high treason” - Russia has reportedly stepped up efforts to influence the domestic political situation in Ukraine - Political chaos in …
Venezuela: Chavez Nationalizes Cement Industry
Highlights: - Chavez nationalizes cement industry; seized-producer Cemex after compensation talks fail - Chavez justifies decision in the name of “national development” - International …
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Russia: Moscow and Damascus Revive Cold War Alliance
Highlights - Russia and Syria are involved in high-level arms-related talks - Recent activity in the Syrian port of Tartus raises questions of Russia’s long-term intentions in the region - …
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