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July 23, 2015

Greek bailout is not a “done” thing yet

The third Greek bailout is far from being a done deal yet. The Greek Parliament could be hauled through coals for overriding the people’s NO to referendum. 

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Published on July 23, 2015 07:24

July 21, 2015

Shia-Sunni angle in India and WikiLeaks

The Saudi Cables by WikiLeaks last week showed the length they go to cut Shiite influence to size worldwide. Does India have to fear a Shia-Sunni clash on its streets?

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Published on July 21, 2015 14:04

July 19, 2015

Desperate India could compromise security

India's defence ministry has allowed a private player to access its technology. It could lead to an avalanche of similar deals. Putting nation's security in private hands could be a mixed bag. 

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Published on July 19, 2015 09:03

July 18, 2015

Modi boost for Iran-Oman-India gas pipeline

Iran-Oman-India pipeline could outpace India's current alternatives for meeting its huge energy requirement--it imports 75 percent of its crude oil--in coming decades. 

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Published on July 18, 2015 09:20

July 17, 2015

Germany unpopular again in Europe

Europe once again cowers to Germany. Alexis Tsipras and his Syriza Party would most likely go in Greece. Fascist Golden Dawn Party might come to fore. An Adolf Hitler might rise. Europe is being torn asunder.  

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Published on July 17, 2015 10:23

July 15, 2015

Iran deal could be a smokescreen

Though world has hailed the nuclear deal, tension within the Middle East has brought it an edge. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed it the "darkest day in world history."

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Published on July 15, 2015 10:20

July 13, 2015

Madrasas: A dissenting voice

Madrasas are not factory for terrorism. Indeed most terrorists have reasonable backgrounds and have done higher studies

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Published on July 13, 2015 18:19

July 12, 2015

COUNTERVIEW II : Dollar-free world is growing

World is already trading in dollar-less currency. In 2003, world’s currency reserves in dollars was 90 percent. It’s only 60 percent now. South Korea’s yuan-holding has increased by 25-fold!!!

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Published on July 12, 2015 11:30

COUNTERVIEW III: SCO is a security net against spreading terrorism

India, Pakistan, China, Russia can sense terrorism spreading its tentacles inside their borders. SCO is aimed to counter NATO’s chaos. Iran joining next year will be the big thing.

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Published on July 12, 2015 08:21

July 10, 2015

COUNTERVIEW I : BRICS Bank will only help dollars

Leaders of half of world's humanity and 30 percent of its GDP are in Ufa, Russia for BRICS and SCO Summits. NewsBred brings views and counterviews on this "tectonic shift" taking place--a first in 500 years.

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Published on July 10, 2015 16:32