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Baltimore opens its doors to immigrants

Debates on immigration in the United States tend to focus on restrictive measures, like those in Arizona. But there are places in the United States where immigration is promoted, like the East Coast city of Baltimore. Over the past 50 years, Baltimore has seen a big decline in its population, causing its economic and political power to wane. To remedy the situation, the city has opened its doors to immigrants, even those considered illegal in other places.

By Philip CROWTHER / Stanislas DE SAINT HIPPOLYTE
Reviving the Mediterranean Union
06/01/2010 - Union pour la Méditerranée

Reviving the Mediterranean Union

18 months after its creation, diplomats met in Cairo in an effort to jump-start the Union for the Mediterranean, pet project of French president Nicolas Sarkozy. So far, it's been difficult getting the project off the ground. But those working to revive it hope that choosing a Secretary General will help.
Kashmir's ongoing battle for independence
06/01/2010 - KASHMIR

Kashmir's ongoing battle for independence

In January 1990, Indian security forces opened fire on unarmed Kashmiris protesting for independence. Twenty years later, the movement for independence is still battling on. Up to 5,000 people have died in the conflict so far, with another 8,000 missing. Last month, unmarked mass graves were found across the state, where nearly 2,600 bodies have been abandoned.
Google's I-Phone killer?
05/01/2010 - Nexus One

Google's I-Phone killer?

Google has unveiled its hotly anticipated Nexus One Smartphone, directly challenging Apple's heavyweight the I-Phone. Will this new Smartphone live up to expectations? What impact will it have on the mobile phone industry?
Iran's nuclear deal: a new deadlock?
05/01/2010 - IRAN

Iran's nuclear deal: a new deadlock?

The United States stepped up calls for fresh sanctions on Iran, while France hit out at what foreign minister Bernard Kouchner called Tehran's 'pirouetting'. Even Iran's age-old allies in Moscow and Beijing are rumored to be losing patience... So what now? FOCUS re-examines Iran's contested nuclear ambitions.
France's flu vaccine sell-off
04/01/2010 - FRANCE

France's flu vaccine sell-off

94 million doses of vaccine for a population of 60 million: France was certainly well prepared for the flu pandemic. But now, most of those stock won't be used. France and other European country now have a large surplus to deal with.

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