Iraq Oil Wealth Fails To Lift Middle Class
Iraq sits atop vast oil reserves yet analysts warn oil wealth rarely lifts nations out of poverty. Experts like Terry Lynn Karl note the oil myth persists, while governance and corruption hinder distribution. The Bush administration aims to repair infrastructure and fund relief, yet Iraq risks unrest if revenues don’t reach health, education, and job diversification.
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Space Adventures seeks two seats for first fully commercial space flight
Arlington based Space Adventures aims to fill two passenger seats on a Russian Soyuz for Earth's first fully commercial flight to the International Space Station. Four to six months of training in Moscow precede an eight day orbital stay, with a $20 million price due before liftoff in 2005.
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Peace conference in Pakistan presses for halted bloodshed
India and Pakistan held a two day peace conference in Islamabad urging an end to decades of bloodshed. Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee did not attend but sent a peace tone. Delegates included 33 Indian lawmakers and 12 Pakistani party legislators.
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