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eJournal USA Yesterday, a regional wing of al Qaeda in Yemen claimed responsibility for the failed Christmas Day airplane bombing in Detroit. Here is President Obama's update on the latest findings regarding the incident.
Statement by the President on Preliminary Information from his Ongoing Consultation about the Detroi
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eJournal USA The USA and Russia are close to agreeing on a successor to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) but Russian P.M. Vladimir Putin says the U.S. missile defense system remains the main obstacle to reaching a deal. (See http://bit.ly/8YW7ET). See what three steps six different experts would take to achieve a nuclear-free world.
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A key to working through the acronyms, short-hand names of treaties, and international committees associated with nonproliferation issues.
eJournal USA In the wake of Friday's foiled terror plot, President Obama has requested reviews of U.S. security procedures. Read his official remarks at http://bit.ly/6lTufQ. What do you believe will be the fallout from this attempted attack?
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The Obama administration is reviewing U.S. terror monitoring procedures after a Nigerian man attempted to blow up an airliner as it approached Detroit. Administration officials say the suspect’s name had been entered into a U.S. security database, but had not been added to a “no-fly” list.
eJournal USA Have you heard of the Democracy Video Challenge? Submit a video by 31 January 2010 that finishes the phrase “Democracy is…” to win a free trip to New York City, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Questions will be answered during a live chat on Wednesday, 30 December at 1pm GMT (8 am EST) at http://bit.ly/6zCGxm.
eJournal USA The 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by an African nation. Can the USA compete with the world's best, or will they experience an early departure?
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The success of South Korea and the U.S. in the 2002 World Cup opened eyes and gave hints of where the power might reside in soccer’s future.
eJournal USA "Football” in the United States means American football which does not get much traction outside the country. However, more and more players in the NFL are coming from Africa. Is American "Football" becoming popular in your country?
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As the soccer community prepares to focus on Africa, Africa has already established a solid presence with the other football, the U.S. National Football League, which today has dozens of athletes who are recent immigrants from Africa.
eJournal USA The Obama administration is suspending trade benefits granted under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for Guinea, Niger and Madagascar, citing a lack of democratic progress. Will these countries show the pronounced improvement they will need to have their eligibility reinstated?
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The Obama administration is suspending Guinea, Niger and Madagascar from trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) because of a lack of good governance. At the same time, it is reinstating Mauritania, which has replaced a coup government with democratically elected leaders.
eJournal USA Who's Right? Join the discussion as two climate experts debate nuclear energy.
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Patrick Moore of Greenspirit Strategies Ltd. argues that nuclear power is clean, reliable and the only alternative to match and exceed the generating capacity of fossil fuels.
eJournal USA Happy Holidays. We would like to wish our fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. See President Obama's wishes to those who celebrate Hanukkah http://bit.ly/5M22hU. How do you celebrate the holidays?
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Americans, like many of the world’s peoples, have developed their own Christmas traditions and observances, and these have changed greatly over time. Other holidays celebrated at roughly the same time ...
eJournal USA Naga, a medium-sized city in the Philippines has developed a reputation as a model of good government practice. Naga has served its people consistently and reliably, winning their confidence and trust. Could these practices work in other cities?
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A city in the Philippines is a model of good government practice. Naga has received more than 150 awards — international, national, and regional — for its innovative practices, and for consistent and reliable service to its people. Mayor Jesse Robredo explains the policies in an interview.
eJournal USA The United States has made a long-term commitment to help Afghanistan rebuild itself after years of war but it insists the Afghan government must address corruption. Does the political will exist to implement strategic policies against corruption?
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The Obama administration is calling on Afghanistan's government to tackle widespread corruption, but some say the international community shares in the blame. Bribery and extortion have become a way of life in the country.
eJournal USA “High-impact” entrepreneurs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, India, Jordan, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay are helping making their communities more secure by creating jobs and prosperity in their communities. Are their similar examples in your community?
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There are entrepreneurs in developing countries who want to operate with transparency and honesty like businesses in the developed world. Endeavor, a nonprofit organization, empowers those promising business people and supports them as they work to create jobs and prosperity in their communities.
eJournal USA African entrepreneurs are creating IT services in Ghana, building tourist business in Sierra Leone, making honey wine in Ethiopia, switching to clean energy in Nigeria, building infrastructure in Liberia, and creating business services in Ghana. What does your community do to encourage entrepreneurs?
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Moving from an idea to a successful venture. It takes the right business climate. Does the government protect your intellectual property? What does your community do to encourage entrepreneurs? Join the discussion.
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met with the leaders of Brazil, China, India and South Africa late on
December 18 to help craft an new Copenhagen Accord for combating global
warming. Does the deal go far enough?
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President Obama said he worked closely with major world leaders at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen during marathon negotiating sessions to reach “an important milestone” to confront the threat posed by unchecked global warming.
eJournal USA Presidents Obama and Medvedev met in Copenhagen to discuss a new arms control treaty that will reduce nuclear arsenals by a quarter, with more negotiations planned for next year. Read their remarks at http://bit.ly/7FnQZ6. Is an agreement possible?
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U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States and Russia are
