Issues of Global Import

27 October 2003


Iran Suspends Uranium Enrichment
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced last Tuesday that it would sign an additional protocol to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty allowing for unannounced inspections of its sites. It also said it would, for an “interim period,” stop enriching uranium to show its goodwill. It also reserved its right to "enjoy peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the Nonproliferation Treaty.” The Russian saying, "Trust but verify," springs to mind. Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.

Labour Expels Glasgow MP, May Live to Regret It
The British Labour Party has obviously been in power too long because it is doing silly things. Last week, it expelled George Galloway, MP for Glasgow Kelvin and a member of the party for 36 years, for disagreeing with Prime Minister Blair about Iraq. While the Honourable Gentleman is a loose cannon and an embarrassment in many ways, the Labour Party was downright stupid in kicking him out. Now, it has an enemy with nothing left to lose. Click here for more.

Italian Unions Strike to Protect Pensions
The Italian peninsula was frozen solid on Friday -- not by the weather with 14°C for the high, but rather by a four hour general strike. Three of the biggest unions are upset about President Berlusconi's plans to make them work for more years before qualifying for a pension. It looks like a rerun of 1994. Click here to read why.