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Why are these two heads smiling?

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Ranier Hertrich and Philippe Camus are the German and French co-Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, which made significant sales at the 2001 Paris Air Show. The two CEOs differ in their philosophies, but their common aim is to prevent Europe from having to rely on the US for its weapons of war.

Management, Europe, Aerospace engineering, Arms merchants, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.

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Deals on the run

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The war against the Taliban in Afghanistan is often a chaotic mess. Foreigners supporting the Taliban (from Pakistan, Chechnya and Arab countries) will fight against Afghani Taliban troops who want to defect to the Northern Alliance, a rag-tag bunch of anit-Taliban militias.

Afghanistan, Military aspects, Wars, War

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A continental casualty

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The possible effect of foot and mouth disease spreading across Europe is examined. In particular the continued existence of the Common Agricultural Policy could be under threat if individual states make their own rules.

Economic aspects, European Union, Agricultural policy, Foot-and-mouth disease, Foot and mouth disease

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