Emma’s war: falling in love in wartime, being an International Aid worker
After half a century of terrible civil war, Southern Sudan’s just became an independent country. Emma’s war reflects the latest 80′s in Sudan, through the lovestory of a britsh expatriate and a SPLA leader
Arab unrests push (again) Brent oil price
In the past 10 days crude oil prices have jumped on average 10% around the world, with West Texas Intermediate up 14% to $98 and Brent up 10% to $112. Libya’s unrest is behind this pattern. The trouble could worsen in key oil producing countries such as Saudi Arabia or Oman. Let’s see what different media say about it.
Why are food prices rising?
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced some days ago that food prices hit a record high last month. Its Food Price Index reached the highest level since the creation of the index in 1990. What are the main drivers for the food prices to rise?
