Pope Benedict XVI gave heavy priority to ongoing conflicts throughout Africa in his 2007 New Year?s meeting on January 8 with 175 ambassadors. This meeting and its contents are particularly …
Russian oil stops flowing in a pipeline through Belarus to Europe
If it is winter and the start of the New Year, then there must be an oil dispute between Russia and one of its former republics. Last year, the Ukraine and Georgia were in Russia?s crosshairs. …
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The Tyranny Response Team
The Tyranny Response Team (TRT) is an anti-government group composed of gun rights activists dedicated to removing any federal, state or local law currently in place in the United States, as well as …
New Year?s Eve Bangkok Bombings Portend Attacks Ushering in 2007
The coordinated New Year?s Eve bombings in Bangkok (Terrorist Incident forthcoming) portend insurgent attacks in the country in the near-term. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the eight …
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Colombian Port City Ravaged by Drugs and Militants
Buenaventura, Colombia , a port city located 215 miles southwest of Bogot? (see GoogleEarth map), has yet to experience the improved security, economic, and political conditions that many of …
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Kabila at the Helm with Gizenga at His Side
Joseph Kabila was sworn into the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DROC; Country Profile) on December 6, 2006. He represents the first democratically elected president in 46 years. …
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Somalia Interim Government Defeats The Supreme Islamic Courts Council?
Since the expiration of the Supreme Islamic Court Council?s (SICC; Group Profile) deadline for Ethiopian troops to withdraw from Somalia on December 19, 2006, fighting between the two sides has been …
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Threat to Chunnel ?Sky High?
The Channel Tunnel (?The Chunnel?) between the UK and France is used by millions of rail passengers each year and is believed to be one of the most prominent targets for Islamic militants. The …
US Increases Pressure on Iran
As part of the US public relations offensive regarding Iran?s nuclear program, the US military announced plans to expand the Persian Gulf naval presence significantly, while also publicly discussing …
Turkmenistan Mourns Leader
The sudden heart attack and resulting death of Turkmenistan?s President, Saparmurat Niyazov , has left both a leadership vacuum and concerns for Turkmenistan?s future stability. After almost 20 years …