These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from May 1 – May 31. These articles were published on their site following review by their Analysis Team. Shorter pieces (InBriefs) do not require any sign up, however longer articles (Analysis) do require a subscription to the site. Since starting work at LIGNET I’ve written about 184 countries. It’s becoming harder for me to write stories about the nine remaining countries.
May 31 – Qatar Invests in Europe, But is it A Vote of Confidence
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Qatar-Invests-In-Europe-But-Is-It-A-Vote-Of-Confid
May 29 – Spain/Israel: Relations Improving Between Madrid and Jerusalem
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Spain-Israel-Relations-Improving-Between-Madrid-an
May 23 – Nigeria: Government Will Renew Oil Licenses of Chevron, Shell, and Exxon Mobil by June
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Nigeria–Government-Will-Renew-Oil-Licenses-of-Che
May 22 – Yemen: Al Qaeda Remains Dangerous Despite Government Offensive
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Yemen-Al-Qaeda-Remains-Dangerous-Despite-Governmen
May 22 – Zimbabwe: Mugabe Threatens Nationalization of Foreign Companies
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Zimbabwe-Mugabe-Threatens-Nationalization-of-Forei
May 21 – Dominican Republic: Election Disputed After Ruling Party Candidate Wins
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Dominican-Republic–Election-Disputed-After-Ruling
May 16 – China: News Corp Latest to Target Chinese Movie Industry
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/China–News-Corp-Latest-to-Target-Chinese-Movie-In
May 16 – Spain: Protests Resume as Recession Returns
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Spain–Protests-Resume-as-Recession-Returns
May 15 – Islamic Election Loss a Setback for Arab Spring in Algeria
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Large-Islamist-Election-Losses-Also-a-Setback-for-
May 14 – Haiti: Government Looks to Stop Potential Rebellion by Former Soldiers
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Haiti–Government-Looks-to-Stop-Potential-Rebellio
May 11 – Costa Rica: As Part of Latin America Push, IBM Launches New $300 Million Data Center
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Costa-Rica-IBM-Launches-New-$300-Million-Data-Cent
May 10 – Russia: Arctic Oil Exploration Heats Up Under Putin’s Watch
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Russia-Arctic-Oil-Exploration-Heats-Up-Under-Putin
May 9 – China: General Electric Targets Chinese Electrical Infrastructure Market
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/China–General-Electric-Targets-Chinese-Electrical
May 8 – China: Authorities Force Al Jazeera to Close Chinese Bureau
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/China–Authorities-Force-Al-Jazeera-to-Close-Chine
May 8 – Cambodia: Prime Minister Suspends Land Deals After Huge Protests
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Cambodia-Prime-Minister-Suspends-Land-Deals-After-
May 7 – Guatemala: State of Emergency Declared After Zeta-Led Mob Captures Army Barracks
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Guatemala–State-of-Emergency-Declared-After-Zeta-
May 7 – Thailand: Terrorist Attacks Reflects Weak Counterterrorism Policies
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Thailand-Rise-in-Terror-Attacks-Reflects-Weak-Coun
May 4 – Mexico: America Movil Narrowly Avoids $1 Billion Fine
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Mexico-America-Movil-Narrowly-Avoids-$1-Billion-Fi
May 3 – Algeria: Instability Rises As Election Nears
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Algeria-Instability-Rises-As-Election-Nears
May 2 – Tokyo Signs New Rare Earth Development Agreements to Reduce Dependence on China
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Tokyo-Signs-New-Rare-Earth-Development-Agreements-
May 2 – Liberia: National Oil Company Considering Joint Project with Exxon Mobil
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Liberia–National-Oil-Company-Considering-Joint-Pr
May 1 – Chile: Protestors Clash With Police Over President’s New Tax Reform Proposal
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Chile-Protestors-Clash-With-Police-Over-President-
May 1 – UAE: Crackdown on Islamists Nets Member of Royal Family
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/UAE-Crackdown-on-Islamists-Nets-Member-of-Royal-Fa
May 1 – Romania: President Names Leftist Opposition Leader As New Prime Minister
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Romanian-President-Names-Leftist-Opposition-Leader
May 1 – Cape Verde Passes New Investment Code to Attract Chinese Investment
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Cape-Verde-Passes-New-Investment-Code-to-Attract-C
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