AFP June 21, 2009 Western leaders expressed rising anger Sunday at Tehran’s crackdown on protesters disputing Iranian election results and on foreign journalists covering the story soiled diplomatic relations. more
Reuters June 21, 2009 Arctic nations are promising to avoid new “Cold War” scrambles linked to climate change, but military activity is stirring in a polar region where a thaw may allow oil and gas exploration or new shipping routes. more
Washington Post June 19, 2009 The European Parliament elections turned out to be a democratic disaster. Massive abstention underscored the strong disinterest – if not mistrust – many European citizens have toward the election of their European representatives. more
Bloomberg June 18, 2009 Buyout firms and hedge funds, “Read my lips: You’re going to have regulation.” more
Associated Press June 18, 2009 Russia on Thursday accused Western leaders of slighting the Soviet role in the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in their remarks this month commemorating the D-Day landings in Normandy. more