Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb is holding two Austrian tourists kidnapped Feb. 22 in Tunisia, Al Jazeera television reported March 10. The kidnapping represents a shift in AQIM's usual tactics and a further expansion of its operations. [more]
Recent findings that one key nanotechnology product's manufacture could pose a health risk will enhance pressure for a decision on how to regulate the sector. [more]
The International Financial Corp. announced recently it is joining forces with the United Nations’ top expert on the business/human rights issue to study the impact of investment agreements on citizens in the developing world. [more]
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