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To Be Left Is To Be Sad?

  • October 8th, 2007
  • Posted by Nina Plonka

segolene-royal.jpgRecent Danish-based research has confirmed a link between happiness and political belief, saying that the more left-orientated a person is politically, the less happy he or she will be. … Read More »

“Empty Chair” Policy: Britain To Boycott EU-Africa Summit?

  • September 21st, 2007
  • Posted by Nina Plonka

ten-downing-street.jpgThe British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has threatened to boycott the EU-Africa summit in December if Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe tries to attend.

The move has led to an awkward choice for other Europeans, and could threaten the success of the meeting, wanted by both sides to address burning problems with development needs, ill-health and migration. … Read More »

French Wine – Down A Few Points

  • September 13th, 2007
  • Posted by Nina Plonka

wine-glass.jpgWorries about the quality of French wine; it’s significantly decreasing, according to a report by a consumer group. … Read More »