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Opium poppy cultivation surged in South-East Asia by 22 per cent in 2010, apparently due to the global economic crisis, with potential production value rising dramatically to $219 million, a $100 million increase over 2009.

The heavy snowfall that recently immobilised cities in Europe is an indication that the world may be ill prepared to cope with unpredictable climate patterns, a senior United Nations said today, calling for greater efforts to improve readiness to respond to extreme weather events.

Dalai Lama ringing the Bell of Peace

The top U.S. military officer cited growing security challenges created by North Korean aggression and called on China to join other regional nations to help counter it.
"The regime in the north continues to isolate itself and to act in a manner detrimental to ... security," Navy Adm.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, signs the Afghan Defense Ministry welcome book as Afghanistan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak looks on in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2010. DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

When it comes to disasters, man-made or natural, emergency management and law enforcement experts say it is the advance planning, developed partnerships and information sharing that ensures collaborative response and recovery operations.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived in Afghanistan today for troop visits and meetings with key U.S. leaders and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Hope Through NEET, not War! – A quiet revolution

People often argue that the structure of this country is one that exploits the younger generation. Nevertheless, the young people are extremely quiet, not prone to taking to the streets in anger. Hold that thought though, is that really true?

There has been a slow anger building in countries where secrets have been revealed on the Wikileaks Web site.

In one of the most recent postings WikiLeaks has revealed how the US views some world leaders, including Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin.

The blunt and unflattering view of Putin was contained in revelations, apparently originating from the US embassy in Moscow, that Russia is considered to be a virtual Mafia state.

Mr Putin has played down the impact of the leaks, which suggested the Kremlin works hand in hand with organised crime.