Barak's clumsy start

Article Abstract:

Israeli prime minister, Ehud Barak, appears reluctant to implement the Wye agreement, as was Binyamin Netanyahu, the previous prime minister. Barak has stated that he will implement the agreement if the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, insists on this. The Palestinians are not persuaded by Barak's arguments that implementation should be delayed until a final settlement is reached. Barak could provide a decisive gesture in order to gain the trust of the Palestinians, and there is a need for speed in order to avoid bad feeling.

Editorial, Israel, Israeli foreign relations, International relations, Palestinian Territories, Palestine National Authority, Palestine (Historical region)

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Bad luck and clumsy driving - on a rocky road

Article Abstract:

Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's first three months in office have not been smooth either economically or politically. He has faced accusations over his conflicts of interest and criticism of his anti-Muslim comments, and he has postponed several key reforms.

Political activity, Berlusconi, Silvio

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Saving Venice: a pearl cast before the politicians

Article Abstract:

Venice is in danger of flooding as it did in 1966. Although the Italian government has promised for 25 years to save the historic city, Venice is in greater danger from high tides and the rising lagoon that ever before.

Environmental aspects, Venice, Italy, Lagoons

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