Climate change: potential source for war

Climate change may not directly start conflicts but it could add to existing stresses and tensions, most likely over access to resources, a top British military officer says, according to the Sunday Morning Herald. There…

Sino-US Relations: Hu sets vision for strong ties

President Hu Jintao on Monday praised China-US relations, highlighted recent progress in ties and called for both sides to “abandon the zero-sum Cold War mentality” for a better future. “We both stand to gain from…

China: US gains more from trade

China’s economic growth and structural transformation will create tremendous opportunities for American businesses. China has become a profit center for enterprises from the United States. Statistics from the Ministry of Commerce of China indicate that…

Ahmadinejad wants girls to marry at 16

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the best age for girls to get married is between 16 and 18, according to Iranian newspapers. But some analysts say such a comment could be part of the government’s efforts…