Political Uncertainty Grips a Russian Republic
The Kremlin will soon appoint a new leader for Dagestan, where violent clan wars are intersecting with a growing Islamic fundamentalism and a sense of public alienation.
Original post by By ELLEN BARRY
Northern Ireland Power-Sharing Talks Go On
Despite the passing of deadline set by the British and Irish prime ministers, rival parties’ negotiations in the British province continued.
Original post by By ELLEN BARRY
World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Test Flight of New Fighter Is Called a Success
The Russian military conducted the first successful flight of its new fifth-generation stealth fighter jet on Friday, Russian media reported.
Original post by By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ
Après le Déluge
In this history of the 1910 flood of Paris, Jeffrey H. Jackson describes notable cases of heroism, but also the violence and the treachery.
Original post by By CAROLINE WEBER
Smiley’s People
This authorized history of MI5 shines a penetrating light into some of the darkest corners of the domestic arm of British intelligence.
Original post by By BEN MACINTYRE
Davos 2010: Race Is on to Develop Green, Clean Technology
Topic A this year was the race to develop greener, cleaner technology, which is emerging as one of the critical factors in reshaping the world economy.
Original post by By KATRIN BENNHOLD
Tony Blair on Iraq: ‘No Regrets’
Britain’s former prime minister, Tony Blair, is defending his decision to join the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 before the Iraq Inquiry panel in London.
Original post by By ROGENE FISHER
Tony Blair on Iraq: So Far, No ‘Frost/Nixon’ Moment
Britain’s former prime minister, Tony Blair, is defending his decision to join the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 before the Iraq Inquiry panel in London.
Original post by By ROGENE FISHER
Cast Away
Without demonizing Christian or Muslim, Matthew Carr depicts the events that culminated in mass purges in 17th century Spain.
Original post by By ANDREW WHEATCROFT
Tony Blair on Iraq: So Far, No Frost/Nixon Moment
Britain’s former prime minister, Tony Blair, is defending his decision to join the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 before the Iraq Inquiry panel in London.
Original post by By ROGENE FISHER