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Muslim Extremists Go Gaga in Indonesia
- Inter Press Service
A sell-out concert by controversial U.S. pop star Lady Gaga scheduled for June 3 in the Indonesian capital was called off by the concert promoters on the weekend citing security concerns. This has reignited debate in the local media about the clout of 'extremist' Islamic groups in the country and police inaction to limit what many in the media call their 'thuggery'.
Israel Fans a Virtual Flame Against Iran
- Inter Press Service
A new super-weapon has entered the Mideast cyber arena. First detected on Monday by a Moscow-based security company, ‘Worm.Win32.Flame’ — just call it ‘Flame’ — might be 'the most sophisticated cyber weapon yet unleashed' on Iran’s secret nuclear networks.
Q&A: Afghanistan Between Peace and Stagnation
- Inter Press Service
Although Afghanistan's government and economy remains fragile and the security situation unstable, the 28 members of NATO plan to withdraw International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops by 2014, as they believe it is time to hand over responsibility to the Central Asian nation.
Half of U.S. Corporations in Study Skewed Climate Science
- Inter Press Service
According to a report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) here on Wednesday, at least half of the U.S. corporations under review have actively supported the misrepresentation of the science around climate change.
Elders in Peruvian Andes Help Interpret Climate Changes
- Inter Press Service
A unique response to the challenge of global warming is happening in rural areas of Peru, where a network of indigenous elders is working out how to adjust weather forecasts in the light of climate change, while taking measures to safeguard their crops.
COLOMBIA: Langlois Case Raises Questions About Status of Journalists in War — Part 1
- Inter Press Service
French reporter Romeo Langlois is returning home today with an injured arm, after surviving a firefight and spending a month in the hands of the FARC guerrillas in Colombia’s southern Amazon jungle region.
Q&A: The World Must Learn From Smallholder Farmers
- Inter Press Service
As Africa's Sahel region faces a new food crisis, smallholder famers hold the key to making future development policies sustainable.
Canadian Banks Navigate Treacherous Waters
- Inter Press Service
Potential storms are on the horizon for much praised, regulated and privately-owned Canadian banks which survived the 2008 financial meltdown unscathed, unlike some of their larger counterparts in the United States.
Overnight Shift from Drought to Flooding in Central Cuba
- Inter Press Service
The sudden shift from drought to heavy rainfall that caused severe flooding in central Cuba drove home to the authorities the need to redesign preparedness and prevention plans for climate-related emergencies.
Brazilian Indigenous Community Seeks Survival Through Carbon Credits
- Inter Press Service
Less than 45 years ago, the Paiter-Suruí, an indigenous people living deep inside the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, had never been in contact with the outside world. Today they hope to ensure their survival through the complex mechanisms of the carbon market.
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