Hi, sorry for the topic. I will not put forth any political views, nor spur flames (hopefuly). I am not trying to start a flame war. I am just offering a lead to those interested.
If interested in what is going on in the world: I draw your attention to region of Caucasus, Chechnya, a republic in the Russian Federation. Moscow-appointed (in totally manipulated elections) chechen president Kadyrow was killed in a bomb attack this Sunday. In a country where the second chechen-russian war is in its fourth year, this might lead to a further escalation of a conflict which is marked by growing neglect of any human righs obligations (by both sides). All this quite overlooked by the world, with most media coverage only on Iraq. BTW, Lev Nikolayeitch Tolstoy wrote several stories on the region, which are essential to understanding even the current conflict: "Hadzi Murat" & "Caucasian prisoner" I hope this OT message won't offend you or clutter your mailbox much :) Those interested in further information might have a look at websites of these institutions: www.rferl.org (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the BEST news coverage of the world, IMO) www.tol.cz (Transitions Online) www.amnesty.org www.hrw.org (Humand rights organisations) www.watchdog.cz (coverage of Caucasus, treasure trove of links on the conflict and region) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek
