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Q & A: Signs of economic recovery

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Q & A: Signs of economic recovery
Question Lately, the western media has speculated that the worst of the financial crisis is over and that the economies of some western countries are showing signs of economic recovery-the first green shoots, so to speak of. The media reports are often supported by economic experts and politicians who point to the buoyant stock markets, bank profits and the rise in the price of oil as evidence that the world…
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Q & A: Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers

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Q & A: Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers
Question: On 19/5/2009 speaking on state television Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared victory against the Tamil Tigers. He said, "Our motherland has been completely liberated from separatist terrorism." The state television also broadcasted images of the Tamil Tiger leader's body after it was recovered from the battlefield. "A few hours ago, the body of terrorist leader (Velupillai) Prabhakaran, who ruined this country, was found on the battleground," army Chief…
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Q & A: North Korea's Nuclear Tests

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Q & A: North Korea's Nuclear Tests
Question: North Korea announced on 25th May, 2009, that it carried out a successful nuclear test. It had earlier (on 8th May) warned that it was strengthening its nuclear arsenal, and accused the Obama administration of hostile actions against it. It had also refused to resume the six-party negotiations. Then on 27th May, 2009, it declared that North Korea was 'not committed to the ceasing of hostilities' signed with the…
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Q & A: Islam in Nigeria and the current political situation

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Q & A: Islam in Nigeria and the current political situation
Question: Is there any historical information about the advent of Islam in Nigeria and how it was ruled under Islam? What is the current political situation there? Answer: Historical perspective: (1) Islam entered the northern region of Kanoo in Nigeria very early in the middle of the seventh century and from there it spread to the Hausa and al-Faulani regions in the north and central Nigeria. This spread was a…
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Q & A: Recent Political Developments

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Q & A: Recent Political Developments
1. The G7The Group of Seven or G7 was formed in 1976. It is a forum where the finance ministers from seven industrialized nations meet to discuss economic issues and policies. The G7 membership consists of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada and United States of America. The European Union is represented by the President of the European Commission and the leader of the country that holds the Presidency…
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Q&A: The Mumbai Attacks and their Aftermath

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Q&A: The Mumbai Attacks and their Aftermath
Question: The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Islamabad on Thursday and lodged a protest against Indian Air force war planes violating Pakistani airspace. Also, the US defence officials announced that they have information regarding the Indian Air force preparing an attack. It may be noted that about a month has passed since the Mumbai incidents, yet the Congress-led coalition government has not taken…
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