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Analysis: Mossad declares Iran the greatest threat from the Middle East
When the Chief of Mossad, Meir Dagan is saying loud and clear that “Iran is the central problem of the Middle East” - people should better listen. His declaration come right after President Bush inaugural speech for a second term in the White House, when he promised to “spread freedom to the darkest corners of the world.”
Meeting Fails to Choose Host Country for Tsunami Warning Center
Representatives from more than 40 countries have failed to agree on the location for a new tsunami and disaster warning center for the Indian Ocean. Thailand's case to host the center faced strong resistance from rivals Indonesia and India.
Taiwan Wages War Against Garbage
Taiwan does not like garbage and it does not like litterbugs. Through several innovative programs, the island's government is well on its way to eliminating both.
Report Links AIDS Orphans To Possible Terrorism
A new report warns of the possible link between AIDS orphans and future terrorists. The report was presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
EU Considers Ban on Nazi Symbols
European Union Justice and Home Affairs ministers say they want to improve the means to fight extremism and anti-semitism in Europe, including a possible ban on Nazi symbols. The move comes one day after Holocaust commemorations and in the wake of a swastika controversy in Britain.
Ukraine Supreme Court to Hear Election Appeal
Ukraine's Supreme Court is scheduled to meet Thursday to review another election appeal filed by the losing presidential candidate, Viktor Yanukovych. This will delay the official announcement of winner in the December 26 presidential re-run election.

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