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Mine attack may seek to break inter-Korea impasse

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KOREAS

In language more typical of Pyongyang, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on August 10 promised a "pitiless penalty" for what is the first inter-Korean bloodshed since 2010. The…

Prospects for Nigeria in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Prospects for Nigeria in 2023.

Pyongyang’s rising cyberthreats are hard to combat

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NORTH KOREA

On November 30 the same trio plus Australia announced coordinated sanctions, in response to Pyongyang’s launch on November 21 of a military reconnaissance satellite. For the first…

New Dutch government will prioritise higher spending

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NETHERLANDS

His new government, which took a record 271 days to form, is a reiteration of the previous four-party coalition involving Rutte's centre-right People's Party for Freedom and…

Russia sees 2023 wheat output lower on smaller area

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RUSSIA

Whether or not the record claims are accurate, Russian agriculture proved resilient last year despite higher fuel costs and sanctions-related obstacles to farm machinery…

Investment may not solve Pakistan’s electricity woes

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PAKISTAN

Electricity shortages in Pakistan.

North Korean cybertheft will grow as sanctions bite

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NORTH KOREA

North Korean state cybercrime.

Pakistan's energy crisis will trim 2015 growth

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PAKISTAN

The government is trying to transfer the benefits of low international crude prices to customers without jeopardising the finances of Pakistan's oil marketing firm. It hopes that…

Corruption and incompetence dog Albania’s energy plans

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ALBANIA

The authorities’ immediate aim was to prevent the escalation of sporadic protests against price rises. However, the prospects are also improving for the government’s plan to turn…

Poor infrastructure will weigh on South African growth

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African infrastructure.