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Council on Hemispheric Affairs
On the eve of the explosive consequences of Kosovo's independence, an artificial "dispute," created by Greece seventeen
years ago over the name and identity of the Republic of Macedonia, threatens to further destabilize the Balkans.
STATE OF IT by Selwyn Manning
Selwyn Manning writes: The latest in a series of polls has shown a trend where Labour is in serious trouble. Can Helen
Clark beat off National leader John Key in what is shaping up as a land-slide loss for Labour? And what of leadership
coups?
Human Rights Organization Of Bhutan
The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) started crackdown in Bhutan. On 16th February 2008 a team of Royal Bhutan Police
with arms went to the house of Lal Bahadur Chettri, who was arrested in May/ June 2007 on allegation of being the
Communist Party.
Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd
Ferrari has started its grand tour of India with Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, and John Elkann, Vice
Chairman of the Fiat Group flagging off the two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis in Mumbai at the start of a 13,000 tour of
India.
EveryOne Group
Medhi is an Iranian homosexual who in November 2005 left Teheran to go and study in London. He was forced to apply for
asylum after the discovery, by the Iranian authorities of his homosexual relationship with another boy.
Andreas von Warburg
Andreas von Warburg reports from the UN: As NZ's troop commitment to Afghanistan is discussed in the Beehive this week,
the country is cautious about increasing its military presence abroad - while Australia moves to bolster its military
visibility ...
New Zealand Government
With outstanding technical requirements and processes for the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on track for
completion, plans are underway for New Zealand business involvement in activities around the signing date, Trade
Minister Phil Goff announced ...
NZ Lotteries
An Australasian backpacker has won one million dollars after buying a Lotto ticket on only his second day in New
Zealand.
Auckland Regional Public Health Service
Auckland Regional Public Health Service Cornwall Complex, Floor 2, Building 15 Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland
Private Bag 92 605, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150, New Zealand
William Engdahl
The multi-trillion dollar US-centered securitization debacle began to unravel in June 2007 with the liquidity crisis in
two hedge funds owned by Bear Stearns, one of the world's largest and most successful investment banks.
Jason Leopold
It's been nearly five years since former White House political adviser Karl Rove sent an incriminating email to then
Deputy National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley indicating that Rove had a candid conversation with a Time magazine
reporter.
The Nielsen Company
A first of its kind study released today by Nielsen Online has revealed that consumer generated media (CGM) is affecting
a major shift in overall consumer behaviour, from communication styles to relationships to purchase decisions, and the
vast majority ...
Families Commission
A Families Commission study suggests that older people are less likely to be abused or neglected if they understand
their rights, have a strong sense of their self worth and positive relationships with their families.
New Zealand Police
An extensive sea search yesterday and today has failed to find any trace of the occupant of a kayak that was found
washed up on the Pencarrow coastline in Wellington on Monday afternoon.
New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity Minister of Fisheries, Minister of Forestry Associate Minister of
Health Associate Minister for Tertiary Education
New Zealand Government
Noisy vehicles are likely to come under closer scrutiny announced Transport Safety Minister Duynhoven today.
Manufacturers and Exporters Association
The New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association, (NZMEA), says that exporters should not expect an immediate cut
in interest rates, despite the pressure caused by the strong NZ dollar. The Association is calling for the
implementation of other ...
Scott Galindez
In 2004, Kenneth Blackwell, long lines and accusations of problems with voting machines dominated the headlines. Ohio
and Florida were the battleground states everyone pointed to as the bellwethers in the race between Kerry and Bush.
Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson says that when provincial hospitals face workforce shortages,
appointment, supervision and quality control processes must be rigorous.
Sherwood Ross
By supporting President Bush's aggression in Iraq, McCain is already accomplice to a needless slaughter that made Iraq
the most dangerous hell on the planet. Now McCain says he is ready to continue this occupation for a century.
Harvey Wasserman
Once a great industrial heartland, Ohio's rust belt status has been solidified by billions in excess electric rates
driven by four nuclear reactors, and by the state government's inability to make way for a green-powered future.
Bill Berkowitz
Before there was a Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, Benny Hinn or Joel Osteen, Oral Roberts was
televangelism. He, along with a few other pioneers brought the tent revival into the age of mass communications.
Andreas von Warburg
Andreas von Warburg writes: that the UN is often criticized for being a complex and inefficient, inadequate and
unfocused. Here however is a book by Pulitzer Price winner Samantha Power that explores an often unexplored side of the
UN.
New Zealand National Party
"There is every risk that what happened to Whanganui women could be repeated at other regional hospitals," warns
National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. "Last week's official report on sentinel events is further evidence of this
widespread risk.
ECONZ
Wellington – Tuesday 26 February 2008 Orange roughy court decision show changes are needed The Environment and
Conservation Organisations today expressed its disappointment that the High Court had overturned a decision of the
Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton, ...
New Zealand Government
Speech to the National Water New Zealand conference, Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland Good morning. Thank you for
the welcome and the opportunity to speak to you today on issues around the management of what is a very precious
resource for ...
New Zealand First Party
There seems to be no end to the bad news coming out of the health sector, says New Zealand First health spokesperson
Barbara Stewart.
Youthline
A review of our domestic violence law is welcome, but it must ensure perpetrators of violence seek help to be truly
effective, says Youthline in response to the Ministry of Justice review of the Domestic Violence Act 1995.
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Green Party
The Green Party is challenging Fonterra to back up its disappointment over the many milk suppliers who are still
breaking the law and polluting waterways by refusing to pick up the milk from those recalcitrant polluters.