Monday, November 5, 2007

ECN 11/05/07

Iran Sees Venezuela as Doorway to Americas, Republican SaysBy Kevin MooneyCNSNews.com Staff WriterNovember 05, 2007Exclusive Interview (CNSNews.com) - Top U.S. officials who avoid confrontation with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez should exchange their passivity for a more forceful Latin American policy, Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla.) said in an exclusive interview with the Cybercast News Service.

This one is more speculation then actual news. I do believe that the future dictator of Venezuela is an important world figure to watch especially for America but the strength of the ties to Iran remains to be seen. Right now I think they are just buddying around together because of a perceived common enemy.

Italy moves to expel EU nationals as part of crime crackdown
05.11.2007 - 09:28 CET
Italian authorities have started rounding up illegally residing Romanian immigrants following a fast-track adoption of a decree allowing expulsions of EU citizens who pose a threat to public security. While Romania is protesting the measures, Brussels has confirmed they are in line with EU rules.

'Musharraf Can No Longer Be a Partner'
Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf says he declared a state of emergency in the country as part of his struggle against terrorism. The problem is, no one believes him. Commentators say that it's time for the West to finally support the Pakistani opposition. more...

PetroChina shares triple value in record IPO
By DONALD GREENLEES AND DAVID LAGUE
The Chinese oil and gas giant became the world's first company to pass $1 trillion in market capitalization when it debuted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Monday.