02 Apr
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
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News
Dozens killed in Siberia plane disaster
More than 30 people dead and several rescued after Russian plane with 43 on board went down shortly after take-off
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2012 15:26 GMT
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Eurozone unemployment hits all-time high
At least 17 million people are jobless across 17-nation eurozone, the highest level since euro was introduced in 1999.
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2012 14:52 GMT
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In Depth
Bahraini villagers fear effects of tear gas
Gregg Carlstrom02 Apr 2012 12:10 GMT
Many towns are blanketed nightly with the gas, raising fears of cancer and other long-term health problems.
Aung San Suu Kyi hails ‘new era’ for Burma
Thousands celebrate historic byelection victory as the National League for Democracy claims 43 out of 44 seats
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Burma celebrates Aung San Suu Kyi’s apparent victory
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Burma rejoices on a long-delayed day for democracy
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Analysis: Burmese president’s appetite for reform
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Burmese voters cast their ballots – in pictures
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Burma’s voters’ hopes
US draws up plans for nuclear drones
Technology is designed to increase flying time ‘from days to months’, along with power available for weapons systems
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Rise of the drones poses growing dilemma for military
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Drones: the next generation
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Rise of the robots and the future of war
Q&A with Naomi Wolf and Alexa O’Brien: the NDAA and free speech
Naomi Wolf: Join our live webchat to discuss the potential menace of the NDAA to free reporting (upcoming: 1pm EST; 6pm UK time)
Last week, Naomi Wolf joined journalist Chris Hedges and others in a Manhattan court in the first hearing of a case brought by writers and activists to challenge the terms of the National Defense Authorization Act, also known as the Homeland Battlefield Bill, that may apply to media workers and free speech. Join Naomi today, together with Alexa O’Brien, organiser of US Day of Rage and a plaintiff in the lawsuit, to discuss the issues at stake in this court case and the NDAA’s threat to US constitutional freedoms and civil liberties, from 1-2pm EST (6-7pm UK time).
Do temperature records reliably show the planet is warming?
2 Apr 2012:The temperature record and various different climate indicators all point to rising temperatures
This Q&A is part of the Guardian’s ultimate climate change FAQ
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