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Nuclear proliferation cannot be bombed away
News, Published on 05/07/2025
» In 1966, the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and China not only were the only countries that possessed nuclear weapons; they also had enough wisdom to recognise the dangers posed by nuclear proliferation. Despite their many and deep political differences, they arrived at a consensus to halt the further dissemination of "nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices".
Forecast fizzles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/12/2024
» Re: "SET poised to witness volatile first half in 2025", (Business, Dec 4) & "World faces prospect of financial tumult", (Opinion, March 23, 2023).
World order frays as chaos rises
Oped, Published on 06/12/2024
» At 82, I have lived through countless political and social upheavals, enough to become somewhat inured to history's recurring cycles. But recent developments have left me profoundly shaken and afraid.
Arab Spring: How the West missed a date with history
AFP, Published on 07/12/2020
» PARIS: Ten years ago, as protests flared across the Arab world, Western governments failed to meet a date with destiny and help nurture dreams of democracy, missing an unprecedented chance to shape real reform.
Global conscience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/02/2015
» On a sunny afternoon in a hotel overlooking the peaceful Chao Phraya River, Dr Mohamed ElBaradei walks into a suite for an interview after spending a busy morning that included a talk with high-school students. His topic: how to change the world to make it a safer and more pleasant place to live.
Nelson Mandela's death: Live Report
AFP, Published on 06/12/2013
» AFP IS CLOSING THE LIVE REPORT ON THE DEATH OF NELSON MANDELA, the South African anti-apartheid hero beloved as a global symbol of peace and forgiveness and the father of the "Rainbow Nation".
Egypt Islamists strike back
AFP, Published on 15/08/2013
» CAIRO - Fresh violence hit Egypt Thursday, with Islamists going on the counterattack a day after a crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi sparked clashes that killed hundreds and drew international censure.
Almost 280 killed as Egypt police storm protests
AFP, Published on 15/08/2013
» Egypt was under a tense state of emergency Thursday after security forces stormed the Cairo protest camps supporting ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, in a bloody assault that sparked violence across the country which officials said claimed 278 lives.
Egypt army kills 278 protesters
AFP, Published on 15/08/2013
» CAIRO: Security forces stormed the Cairo protest camps of ousted president Mohamed Morsi's supporters in a long-anticipated assault that officials said led to 278 deaths across Egypt.
Thais in Egypt warned to stay low
Published on 14/08/2013
» The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday issued a security warning for Thai citizens in Egypt in the wake of the country’s latest political crisis that left at least 149 people dead and resulted in the declaration of a month-long state of emergency.