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Zimbabwe's election waiting game

An opposition protestor holds a sign calling for Robert Mugabe's ejection from power.

Delays and recounts in announcing the election results have been criticised as part of a strategy by the ruling party to try to cling to power

09 May 2008

Panda diplomacy belies continued Sino-Japanese disputes

Two giant pandas offered to Taiwan

China and Japan signed a landmark agreement on 7 May during a five-day visit to Tokyo by Chinese President Hu Jintao.

07 May 2008

China's African activity comes under increasing international scrutiny

China's presence in Africa is coming under growing scrutiny following a recent attempt to ship arms to Zimbabwe

06 May 2008

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Ayman al-Zawahiri

Ayman al-Zawahiri has responded to questions posted on jihadist websites. By examining his replies, Jane's reveals how vulnerable Al-Qaeda is on subjects such as Muslim deaths and scholarly criticism.

02 May 2008

China-US hotline could stay cool

A recent military hotline exchange highlights how historical poor communication between these countries is unlikely to be overcome in the near future.

01 May 2008

Rising crime in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is suffering from rising violent crime and murder that are fuelling domestic insecurity.

01 May 2008

Rising crime in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is suffering from rising violent crime and murder that are fuelling domestic insecurity.

01 May 2008

US claims North Korea helped Syria build alleged reactor

The CIA released a briefing to the media on 24 April claiming Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor with North Korean assistance.

25 April 2008

Secret Sanya - China's new nuclear naval base revealed

Digital imagery has confirmed Sanya's place as a major future Chinese naval base. (DigitalGlobe)

While China is showing no overt aggression, Jane's notes that Beijing seems to be quietly building a major underground nuclear naval base, which could mean an increase in its strategic capability not only in the South China Sea but also considerably further afield.

21 April 2008

Anti-aircraft' weapon seized from Brazilian drugs gang

Military police in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro said on 22 April that they had seized a 0.50 calibre "anti-aircraft" weapon from a drugs gang.

24 April 2008

China may recall arms shipment to Zimbabwe

23 April 2008


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