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    • Global social, political tensions dominate G-8 summit

      Posted by Sandyenglish

      ... the rivalry between the great powers over the control of raw materials, energy sources, cheap labour and markets has assumed such intensity that it directly affects all other issues. Debates about climate protection, the struggle against AIDS, or development aid have been transformed into discussions that cloak the pursuit of economic interests, the forging of new alliances and the exercise of diplomatic pressure.

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    • On eve of G-8 summit Tensions between US and Russia erupt in mutual recriminations

      Posted by Sandyenglish

      In the run-up to this week’s Group of 8 summit of industrialized nations in Germany, tensions between the United States and Russia have led to an extraordinary series of public clashes on issues ranging from a US plan to install interceptor missiles and radar stations in Eastern Europe, to a US and European-backed push for Kosovan independence, to Washington’s arms shipments to Lebanon, to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s crackdown against oppositionist forces within Russia.

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    • The Ballad of Dumb George

      Posted by Billbar from Truth Out

      There were, by my count, no less than twenty different moments in the last few days where George brought shame and disgrace upon this country. He did not do this by being too tough, or too soft, or too strident. He did this simply by being himself. His head is an echo chamber where very stupid bats roost. He has the intellect of a bag of rocks. Maybe it's impolite to say this, but it has to be said.

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    On eve of G-8 summit Tensions between US and Russia erupt in mutual recriminations

    They seem more qualified at civil disobedience than Americans of late.

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    11:53 am 6/04/07
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