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International Last Updated: May 14, 2008 - 12:54:25 PM


International
New Head of FSB
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev replaced the Federal Security Service's (FSB) longtime director Nikolai Patrushev with a veteran security agent Alexander Bortnikov, head of the FSB's economic security division, who, analysts said, could tackle economic crimes with gusto and strengthen Medvedev's hand over the law enforcement agencies, according to The Moscow Times. AIA reported yesterday that Patrushev was appointed the presidential Security Council head
May 14, 2008 - 12:52:35 PM

International
Hezbollah's Real Power in Lebanon
An attempt by the Lebanese government last week to rein in Hezbollah triggered the worst sectarian violence on the streets of Beirut since the 1975-1990 civil war.
May 13, 2008 - 9:00:19 AM

International
Dublin lLunches EU Treaty 'Yes' Campaign
The Irish government has launched its campaign in favour of the EU treaty with the new prime minister, Brian Cowen, calling for a "yes" vote in next month's referendum.
May 13, 2008 - 8:52:35 AM

International
Chinese Energy Security and the Middle East
Energy consumption in China is growing as fast as the rapidly growing Chinese economy. China has changed from a net oil exporter to a net oil importer. In recent years, 40 to 50 percent of the oil that China consumes is imported. Of that, 60 percent comes from the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar and Sudan are the main suppliers
May 12, 2008 - 4:17:27 PM

International
Facing China in the Multidimensional Mess in Darfur
So far, theatrical protests of the Beijing Olympics by Hollywood stars and sign-waving demonstrators have failed to stop the genocide in Sudan's Darfur region or restore Tibetan independence.
May 12, 2008 - 3:53:35 PM

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