Highlights: − The increasing number of terror threats in recent weeks can be attributed to Republic Day − India has largely become a paranoid state issuing nationwide terror alerts on …
Europe: Looking for Answers: European Union Ministers Debate “Passenger Name Record”
Highlights - European Union ministers discuss proposed anti-terrorism measure called “Passenger Name Record” - New anti-terrorism proposal follows recent terror arrests in Barcelona, …
Turkey: 13 Arrested in Push to Stifle Turkish Ultranationalists
Highlights: • There is a long history of ultranationalist activity in Turkey • The Turkish government is now taking the threat of ultra-nationalism seriously • It is likely that more arrests …
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China: Health Concerns for the Beijing Olympics
Highlights: - Beijing officials recently completed a four month campaign to improve the quality of Chinese food products ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics - A first aid brochure will be available …
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World: NATO and the Nuclear Option
Highlights • Following the attacks on 9/11, former high ranking NATO commanders believe NATO must consider pre-emptive nuclear attacks • The commanders argue that the West is losing the war …
DR Congo: Fragile Peace Deal Collapses
Highlights -Pressure from the international community results in a cease-fire and peace accord -Within days of the cease-fire being implemented, fighting between rival militias erupts -Sustained …
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Egypt: Government Struggles to Control Gaza Border
Highlights: − Egyptian security forces attempt to stop supplies from reaching towns near the Rafah border crossing − Thousands of Palestinians without entry visas to Egypt were rounded …
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The Popular Revolutionary Army; A Mexican Insurgency (Part 1 of 4)
Highlights - The EPR has evolved and remains a threat to the stability of Mexico - The rebel group will continue to perpetrate attacks against infrastructure and economic targets - The EPR may …
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Lebanon: Now Or Nothing
Highlights: – The Lebanese political standoff has led to increased sectarian-motivated violence – January 27, 2008 riots ended in the deaths of six opposition supporters and raised questions …
New Legislation Aims to Regulate Sales of Ammonium Nitrate
Highlights - Congress passed legislation designed to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate - Bombs containing ammonium nitrate have been used in terrorist attacks around the world - Some …
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