Thursday, November 29, 2007

ECN 11/29/07

What's Putin Up To, Russians WonderBy Patrick Goodenough CNSNews.com International EditorNovember 29, 2007(CNSNews.com) - Ahead of Russian parliamentary elections this weekend, critics of President Vladimir Putin are accusing him of going to great lengths to ensure an overwhelming victory for his United Russia party, thereby providing a way to hold on to power.
Here I thought Bush was the dictator.

European gun rules to be tightened
29.11.2007 - 09:18 CET
The 27-nation EU is set to tighten existing rules on the acquisition and possession of firearms, an issue that has come to the fore again in Europe after a recent shooting at a Finnish school.
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The gun didn't kill anyone, it was the willingness of the individuals to kill that is the problem.

Slovak Authorities Seize Radioactive Material
Slovak and Hungarian police, after a months-long operation, have arrested three people for trying to sell a kilogram of unspecified radioactive material. more...

Musharraf defends actions after taking oath
By CARLOTTA GALL
Pervez Musharraf was sworn in as a civilian president Thursday, a day after giving up his post as army chief.
Will it be enough to stabilize the situation or is he just like Putin and Chavez?