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Article Abstract:

The creation of the International Criminal Court by the United Nations will likely proceed despite opposition to the plan by the US. Support of the court results from the increased number of war crimes committed in various countries and the lack of desire by the countries involved to prosecute individual offenders. The US wants an exemption for its personnel from the court.

United States, United States foreign relations, War crime trials

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Gangs go nuclear

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the attempt by the United Nations to control international crimes such as arms smuggling, migrant smuggling, and the buying and selling of human beings. The smuggling of nuclear materials by criminal organizations through Central Asia and the Caucasus is addressed; mafia implications in these actions is examined.

Crime, Arms smuggling, Terrorism

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A nation waits

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the constitutional construction and elections in East Timor since UN intervention. Issues include the resignation of presidential candidate Xanana Gusmao as an indication of difficulties in transition to independence.

Political activity, Political aspects, Elections, East Timor, Timorese foreign relations, Gusmao, Xanana

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