"Missing Link"

PART 8: Militarism and failed states
Militarism is the doctrine that military might is the basic source of all security. The doctrine leads inevitably to the militarization of peace as a form of permanent preparation for war. Militarism is not exclusive to dictatorships or authoritarian states - liberal democracies are frequently proponents and willing victims of militarism.

Discovery of 450 Million Years Old 'Missing Link'
A 15-year search for fossils in Africa has led to the discovery of eight fish specimens that are 450 million years old – 50 million years older than any previous fish fossil on the continent and amongst the oldest in the world.

NATO to Consider Aiding African Union Force

22 die in Togo poll violence
At least 22 people have been killed, including eight Niger nationals, and more than 100 people hurt in clashes here the presidential poll, said Togolese officials on Wednesday.

South Africa honours Nehru
INDIA`S first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was, on Tuesday, posthumously awarded the highest South African honour for foreign nationals in recognition of his struggle against colonialism and racism.

Ivory Coast Opposition, Rebels Wary of Presidential Decrees
Ivory Coast's president, Laurent Gbagbo, has decreed that all candidates will be allowed to run in a presidential election there later this year. But rebels and opposition leaders say they are worried by other decisions the president announced in a televised speech late Tuesday.

South Africa's 11 Years of Freedom
We salute the people of South Africa as they complete the first year of the second decade of their country's freedom. A lot has been achieved over the last 11 years, for which the South African people in general, and the African National Congress leadership in particular, deserve a lot of credit.

Poverty, inequality still mark SA
Deeply entrenched poverty and inequality continue to characterise South African society and, above all, the economy is not generating nearly sufficient jobs, according to the Tripartite Alliance Summit.

Mullahs: Iran Not Worried Over Threat of Sanctions
Day after day, Iranians shrug off the prospect of U.N. sanctions, Washington's key threat against Iran's unwillingness to abandon nuclear ambitions and for good reason: Tehran has powerful friends with keen financial interests in blocking such punishment.

Brazil Supports Venezuelan Sovereignty

Belgian Colonialists Rise Up to Defend Former King

Bamboos mean dreams, nightmares in Indian state
Once every 48 years, throughout the misty forests of Mizoram in northeastern India, wild bamboo flowers in unison. When it does, famine traditionally follows.

Institutional coup d'etat to hinder Latin American integration?

Adventures in Africa