democracia participativa y derechos humanos / participatory democracy & human rights

1. First non-Social Democrat head of state elected in Finland since 1982

Sauli Niinistö, 63, is Finland's 12th President, after defeating Pekka Haavisto by a wide margin of 62.6% to 37.4% Turnout was disappointingly low at 68.8% for Finland standards Helsinki, Feb.5.─ With all the votes now in and counted,...

Domingo, 05 de Febrero de 2012 | 27 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

2. Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work

Iran mass producing "Zafar" anti-ship cruise missile [ Read more HERE ] Israel says Iran has material for four A-bombs [ Read more HERE ] Tehran, Feb.4 (Reuters).─ Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its...

Sábado, 04 de Febrero de 2012 | 40 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

3. Castro praises Cuba's one-party Communist system as bulwark against U.S. imperialism

A proposal to establish term limits would require a change to Cuban Constitution but Raúl Castro underlined that they could begin "gradually, even before the Constitution is changed". He did not care to explain how or when or whether it would...

Lunes, 30 de Enero de 2012 | 95 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

4. China - The paradox of prosperity

For China's rise to continue, the country needs to move away from the model that has served it so well China's bloody past has taught the Communist Party to fear chaos above all. But history's other lesson is that those who cling to absolute...

Viernes, 27 de Enero de 2012 | 138 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

5. Another arab tyrant bites the dust

The ruler of the poorest country in the Middle East departs at last Sanaa, Jan.28.─ Ali Abdullah Saleh (photo) ended his 33 years as president of Yemen on January 22nd and boarded a plane to Oman and may go on to America. This has brought to a...

Viernes, 27 de Enero de 2012 | 136 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

6. Scotish Deputy First Minister asks for independence referendum

Scotsland's First Minister, Alex Salmond unveiled his plans for a referendum on Scottish independence The question would be: "Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country?" Scots will place a cross in the box of their choice –...

Jueves, 26 de Enero de 2012 | 179 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

7. European Union approves tough oil embargo on Iran

Sanctions to ban new contracts between bloc's 27 member states and Islamic Republic over its disputed nuclear programme Brussels, Jan.23.─ Members of the European Union have adopted an embargo on Iranian oil as part of sanctions...

Martes, 24 de Enero de 2012 | 95 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

8. Russia Reportedly Selling Combat Jets To Syria

Moscow, Jan.23.─ Russia has signed a contract to sell combat jets to Syria, a newspaper reported Monday, in apparent support for President Bashar Assad and open defiance of international condemnation of his regime's bloody crackdown. The...

Martes, 24 de Enero de 2012 | 75 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

9. Egypt's new parliament holds inaugural session

Egypt's 498 elected lawmakers are sworn in The first post-Mubarak parliament is dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood and other religious groups Cairo, Jan.23.─ Men in pressed suits and polished shoes, some carrying holy books and sporting...

Martes, 24 de Enero de 2012 | 122 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más

10. The Halifax International Security Forum - a little known global think tank

An independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization gathering as a forum and a network for military and government leaders, businessmen, academia, and the media to work together to meet emerging security threats and discuss pressing global issues...

Domingo, 15 de Enero de 2012 | 148 hits | Imprimir | PDF |  Correo electrónico | Leer más