Rwanda Shuns Hundreds of Ugandans At Border Post
May 6, 2008
Rwandan immigration officials have denied hundreds of Ugandans entry to Rwanda at Katuna border in keeping with new measures that came into force on Tuesday, APA has learned. Read more
The False Lure of Lower Gas Prices - Political Opinion
May 6, 2008
The debate among the three candidates for president over a “gas tax holiday” is a timely reminder of the dilemma that has haunted U.S. energy policy since the first oil crisis in the early1970s. Is our goal lower gasoline prices? Or is it greater efficiency, fewer miles traveled, increased reliance on non-petroleum fuels, and lower emissions? Read more
Mauritania: Ould Ahmed El Waghev Becomes New Premier
May 6, 2008
Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi on Tuesday appointed a new Prime Minister, Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghev, who was previously minister and Chief Presidential Secretary. Read more
How Young Adults Think About the Economy
May 6, 2008
Young adults today—often known as the Millennial Generation—have decidedly progressive views on economic issues, possibly more so than any previous generation. According to the results of our first-of-a-kind analysis of Millennials’ views on the economy, a majority of 18- to 29-year-olds (our definition of this generation) believe that the government can be a force for good in the economy, and that increased investments in healthcare, education, and other areas are necessary to ensure strong and sustainable economic growth. Read more
Liberian Justice Minister Dismisses Court Ruling As ’disappointing’
May 6, 2008
Liberia’s Minister of Justice Philip Banks has on Tuesday condemned as ‘disappointing’ the verdict of the Criminal Court ‘A’ in the treason case in which the accused persons; Charles Julu and Andrew Dorbor were set free. Read more
Government Takes Action to Deliver 106 New Pendolinos for West Coast
May 6, 2008
The Government has taken a substantial step forward in providing 106 new carriages for the West Coast Main Line. Agreement has been reached with Alstom so that they can begin the production process of new high speed tilting Pendolino trains and carriages which will deliver over 7,420 additional seats on this busy rail route. Read more
