Wednesday 3 March 2010

Stepan Bandera: a divisive national icon, openDemocracy -


Stepan Bandera: a divisive national icon,

Author:
Roman Kabachiy
Summary:
Viktor Yushchenko has left his successor a ticking time bomb. His name is Stepan Bandera. Should Yanukovych strip him of the official status of hero, which he has been accorded?
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Neurocapitalism,

Author:
Ewa Hess
Hennric Jokeit
Summary:
Despite the immense costs for healthcare systems, the fear of depression, dementia and attention deficit disorder legitimises the boom in neuro-psychotropic drugs. In a...

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France's other worlds: burqa and abyss,

Author:
Patrice de Beer
Summary:
The degrading realities of France’s survivalist economy put the country’s latest debate about Islamic apparel into perspective, says Patrice de Beer.

The campaign for...

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So what do Russia’s people think?,

Author:
Alexei Levinson
Summary:
In the first of his regular monthly reports for odRussia, Alexei Levinson of Russia’s prestigious Levada Centre offers a round-up of Russian public opinion at the start of 2010. Even when the...

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Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls,

Author:
Rukeyya Khan
Summary:
Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls. Arab League backs indirect talks with Israel. Afghanistan bans coverage of Taliban attacks. Italy arrests Iran arms smugglers. Fighting kills twelve...

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