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Archive for December 6th, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: China takes the lead in fight against global warming
China Seeks Legally Binding Climate Pact, Gabe Joselow | Durban, South Africa, VOA “The United States, which is the second-largest polluter behind China, is opposed to legally binding mandates to cut emissions, and has said the current emission reduction targets do not need to be reconsidered [...]
Universities On Sale, Academic Principles Put Aside
Saudi Arabia Courts Foreign Academic Partners With Cash Professors see potential for research and pioneering ventures; critics warn that the kingdom should carry out internal reforms first The Chronicle This issue has bothered me for many years. The UW has also participated in building campuses in[...]
December 6th, 2011 - 8:31 am § in Misc.
Breaking News: Putin Protests Put Down in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of police and Interior Ministry troops patrolled central Moscow on Tuesday, an apparent attempt to deter any further protests a day after a rally against vote fraud and corruption caught Russian authorities by surprise. Readmore[...]