Associated Press July 10, 2008 Faced with the globalization of drug production, the United States is joining with Europe and Australia to inspect factories in countries like China and India that make an increasing share of the active ingredients in medications. more
New York Times July 9, 2008 The United States and the Czech Republic signed a landmark accord on Tuesday to allow the Pentagon to deploy part of its widely debated antiballistic missile shield on territory once occupied by Soviet troops. more
Forbes July 7, 2008 In recent decades, the world has witnessed the demonstrable success of international organizations like NATO and the European Union. The military strength of NATO deterred communist aggression over the past 60 years. And the E.U. today has brought together the political and economic clout of 27 different nations. more
International Herald Tribune July 7, 2008 Poland’s top diplomats were in Washington on Monday in crisis talks to seek agreement with the United States over terms for deploying part of the Pentagon’s anti-ballistic missile shield on its territory. more
The Star July 7, 2008 Weakened by economic woes and enduring political divisions, leaders of the Group of Eight nations meeting here will be more hard-pressed than usual to live up to their avowed commitment to act in the global interest. more