Greece: Drought Emergency in Cyclades, Troubles in Crete

By Larry Habegger | August 2nd, 2007 |

In the midst of a searing heat wave, Greece declared a drought emergency for the Cyclades chain of islands, which includes Mykonos and Santorini. The announcement means the islands will... [Read this entry]

Fiji: Nurses’ Strike Could Cause Tensions

By Larry Habegger | July 25th, 2007 |

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The Australian government warned its citizens about travel to Fiji in the face of a nurses’ strike that began July 24. Other unions threatened to join the strike amid rumors... [Read this entry]

Mexico: Unrest Returns to Oaxaca

By Larry Habegger | July 19th, 2007 |

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Police and protesters clashed in Oaxaca City July 16 when demonstrators tried to march to a stadium where the annual Guelaguetza cultural festival is set to begin July 23. Some... [Read this entry]

Peru: Nationwide Strikes Disrupt Travel

By Larry Habegger | July 19th, 2007 |

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Nationwide protests over a new proficiency test for teachers led to a general strike and demonstrations in just about every major town and city. In the southern region of Puno... [Read this entry]

Austria and Czech Republic: Border Crossing Blockades

By Larry Habegger | May 23rd, 2007 |

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Austrian anti-nuclear protesters have repeatedly blocked border crossings with the Czech Republic over complaints that a nuclear power plant at Temelin, Czech Republic, is unsafe. Activists claim that the Czech... [Read this entry]

Germany: Tight Security for G8 Summit

By Larry Habegger | May 23rd, 2007 |

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Anti-globalization protests are planned for the G8 summit scheduled for June 6-8 at the Baltic Sea resort of Heiligendamm. Police have banned protests within 200 meters of a fence that... [Read this entry]

Zimbabwe: Tourists Killed by Elephant; Political Crisis throughout the Country

By Larry Habegger | March 28th, 2007 |

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A British mother and daughter were killed by an angry bull elephant when they were on a walking safari in Hwange National Park March 24. They were accompanied by an... [Read this entry]

Denmark: Calm Returns to Copenhagen after Leftist Youth Riot

By Larry Habegger | March 7th, 2007 |

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Calm has come to Copenhagen following the city’s worst riots since 1993. Some 600 people were arrested over three days of violence when leftist youths and anarchists rioted after being... [Read this entry]

Kenya: Threat to Games in Mombasa

By Larry Habegger | March 7th, 2007 |

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Islamic leaders have threatened to disrupt the World Cross Country Championship in Mombasa March 24 unless the Kenyan government releases Kenyans being held by police on suspicion of terrorism links.... [Read this entry]

India: Water Conflict Riles Bangalore, Karnataka

By Larry Habegger | February 7th, 2007 |

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Bangalore and other cities in Karnataka state are edgy following a long-awaited court decision apportioning water from the Cauvery River to neighboring Tamil Nadu. After a preliminary ruling in favor... [Read this entry]

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