Breffni O'Rourke

Also by Breffni O'Rourke

• January 06, 2004

  Afghanistan/Iraq: Immigrants Discover That Australia Offers No Warm Welcome

  For years, Australia has carried on a battle with illegal immigrants who try to enter the country by all possible means. The immigrants, mostly from Afghanistan and Iraq, have been met with warships, barbed wire, and detention in remote and inhospitable camps. International human rights organizations are concerned at the situation, but the Australian federal government of Prime Minister John Howard remains adamant that it will not take in illegal immigrants.

• December 19, 2003

  Central Asia/North Africa: Both Regions Face Growing Islamism, Strongmen

• December 17, 2003

  World: Reaching For The Sky -- Marking 100 Years Of Powered Flight

• December 15, 2003

  Pakistan: Investigation Continues Into Musharraf Assassination Attempt

• December 12, 2003

  East-West: Electricity Industry Buzzing About Massive Linkup, But Not Everyone Sees The Light

• December 11, 2003

  2003 & Beyond: Trans-Atlantic Relations Healing, But Still Badly Bruised

• December 10, 2003

  Italy: Berlusconi -- Singer Turned Politician Who Can't Stay Out Of The Limelight

• December 03, 2003

  NATO: Alliance Praises Efforts Of CSTO States, But Cool To Offer Of Cooperation

• December 01, 2003

  NATO: Allies Discuss Refocusing Activities In Bosnia, Afghanistan

• November 27, 2003

  EU: France Chosen As Candidate Site For Experimental Nuclear Fusion Project

• November 25, 2003

  EU: Expansion To Create Thousands Of Well-Paid Jobs In Brussels

• November 24, 2003

  Croatia: Nationalists Do Well In Parliamentary Election

• November 18, 2003

  France: New Program Planned To Reduce Anti-Semitism

• November 13, 2003

  EU: Italy's Controversial Presidency Drawing To An End

• November 13, 2003

  Czech Republic: Havel Is Amnesty's First 'Ambassador Of Conscience'

• November 12, 2003

  EU: European Parliament Preparing For Historic Election

• November 10, 2003

  EU: After 10 Years, A Union In Name, But In Practice Still A Work In Progress

• November 07, 2003

  EU: Final Progress Reports Mark Beginning Of The End Of Enlargement Process

• November 05, 2003

  EU: Report Underscores Turkey's Progress, But Notes Much Work Still To Be Done

• November 04, 2003

  EU: Annual Progress Reports Call On Accession States To Do More

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