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Across Spectrum, Politicians Condemn U.S.

May 14, 2004
As the sixtieth anniversary of D-Day approaches, German foreign minister Joschka Fischer arrived in Washington with glowing praise for US conduct during World War II. But his account of recent American military actions was strongly critical. As more details of the Iraqi prison abuse scandal emerge...

US and China Differ on Aim of Economic Talks

December 18, 2006
After proposing dialogue on trade with China, the US treasury secretary did not expect Beijing to be so quick with its own sage advice for Washington. While the US expects China to adjust its currency, allowing it to float in relation to the dollar, China wants the US to stop borrowing so much...

Islamic Bond Decree Cripples Sukuk, Imperils Projects

September 5, 2008
Strict interpretation of Islamic law discourages interest payments associated with debt. Banks in fast-growing areas of the Middle East, like Dubai, created a special group of bonds – or sukuk market – described as Shariah-compliant, which allow payment through the exchange of assets rather than...

Microentrepreneurs' Contribution to Microcredit Too Long Ignored

November 17, 2004
Banks and credit facilities have long been hailed for providing small loans, or microcredit, to the poor so they can start businesses and thus raise themselves from poverty. And indeed, thanks to these loans, 94 percent of the business entities in Indonesia are small businesses, employing over 136...

OilPrice: The Solar Tech Flying Under the Radar

December 25, 2018
Renewable energies represent about 12 percent of energy consumption and 20 percent of electricity generation, reports the US Energy Information Administration. Solar energy along with wind and hydro power are ranked among the top sources of renewable energies. “Currently, one of the most promising...

China Expands Science Globalization Trends

March 15, 2010
Scientific research is now a worldwide endeavor, with researchers from multiple countries collaborating on projects. In recent years, Chinese authorities and academics have begun to take advantage of these possibilities, resulting in a growing network of global scientific research. A Sino-French...

India Nuclear Deal May Face Hard Sell

April 6, 2006
The Bush administration’s surprise deal in 2005 with India, which would recognize the nation’s status as a nuclear power, was motivated by both a desire to reward a democratic future superpower and to counter the rise of China. But the deal, largely constructed through US State Department...

Online Game, Made in US, Seizes the Globe

September 5, 2006
Almost 7 million people around the world join in playing World of Warcraft, an online game that offers true global competition. Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, based in California, the game breaks cultural barriers by appealing to a massive global audience and offering an increasing array of...
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