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A bill has been passed by the US House of Representatives that will stop the movement of Guantanamo Bay prisoners to America. US President Barack Obama has been fighting to have prisoners moved to the US to be tried by criminal courts. The passing of this bill has been seen as a major setback to [...]
(Read More)25th Nov 10
Obama unveils plans to disarm Ugandan LRA rebels
by Paul Russell
Obama unveils plans to disarm Ugandan LRA rebels United States President, Barack Obama, yesterday outlined a strategy to Congress to disarm the Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The plan aims to remove the LRA’s leader, Joseph Kony from power in a bid to stop bloodshed in central Africa. Obama urged the need for political, economic, [...]
(Read More)25th Nov 10
China urged to calm North Korea
by Harry Oldfield
China has been called on by world officials to help quell the situation between North and South Korea. This comes following the North’s shelling of South Korea’s Yeonpyeon Island. As one of the only countries with influence over North Korea, Beijing must play a critical role in the diffusion of this situation, announced state department [...]
(Read More)24th Nov 10
International concern following North Korean shelling of southern island
by Sally Davies
The incident has been described as the most serious exchange since the Korean War ended without agreement in 1952. South Korea claims that while conducting routine military tests on Tuesday aimed at western Korea the North opened fire on Yeonpeong. The South Korean island was hit by over 50 artillery shells killing two military soldiers [...]
(Read More)23rd Nov 10
Palin drops 2012 Presidency hint
by Adam Richards
Sarah Palin dropped hints at running for office in 2012 during a staff visit to Iowa. Sarah Palin may be scouting out office space when visiting the early voting state of Iowa. It is reported that Sarah Palin is about to embark on a tour across the US for a book signing. Palin reportedly dropped [...]
(Read More)22nd Nov 10
Obama addresses controversial body searches
by Sally Davies
The Obama administration has finally addressed the growing concern in the US over new security measures in the country’s airports. As more travellers complain and campaign against body searches touted as invasive and pornographic, US President Barack Obama has responded to the outcry. In the lead-up for the Thanksgiving holidays – one of the US’s [...]
(Read More)22nd Nov 10
NATO and Russia to work together in forming missile shield
by Natasha Redman
Russia and NATO have agreed to cooperate on a number of issues including the development of a missile shield to protect Europe. Cooperation came in Lisbon this weekend when both powers signed an agreement dismissing any threat to each other. This comes 20 years after the Cold War during which both were sworn enemies, and [...]
(Read More)19th Nov 10
Obama says ratification of START Treaty essential
by Harry Oldfield
US president Barack Obama has stated that the ratification of the nuclear START Treaty with Russia is essential to American security. He also urged the Senate to act before the new Congress convenes in January. The Treaty is aimed at reducing the nuclear arsenal of America and Russia and would allow inspection of both countries’ [...]
(Read More)19th Nov 10
Donald Trump considers bid for US Presidency
by Paul Russell
Billionaire real-estate tycoon and television personality Donald Trump has stated in an interview that he is considering running for US President in 2012. Highlighting Trump’s previous lack of involvement in politics, the interviewer asked him from which party he would seek the nomination. He confirmed that he would run as a Republican. Campaign funding would [...]
(Read More)19th Nov 10
GM stock sells high above expectations
by Adam Richards
On the first day of trading for General Motors (GM) stock, share values rose 3.6 per cent between opening and closing times. The stock started the day selling at $33 and peaked at $35.60 before settling in at $34.19 by closing time. GM earned $20.1 billion in its initial public offering (IPO). In an IPO, [...]
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