Francesco Palladino, Author at ROOSTERGNN

Falling Oil Price: Why Does It Matter?

Francesco PalladinoJanuary 20, 2016

As of January 2016, oil prices continue to drop, influencing oil-producing and oil-consuming countries in a variety of ways.

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Spotlight on Korea

Francesco PalladinoJanuary 11, 2016

North Korean atomic test reported on January 6, 2016. Its supreme leader, Kim Jong-Un, claimed it was an hydrogen bomb.

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Saying Sorry for War Crimes

Francesco PalladinoJanuary 4, 2016

Historical agreement reached between Japan and Korea: Japanese government admitted responsibility and expressed its remorse for South Korean women forced into prostitution during WWII.

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Towards a National Unity Government in Libya

Francesco PalladinoDecember 18, 2015

On December 17, representatives from the two rival parliaments in Libya signed a political agreement for a Government of National Accord.

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Securing Rule of Law and Freedom of Expression in Turkey

Francesco PalladinoDecember 8, 2015

Despite being an essential partner for European countries, Turkey is known for its problematic stance regarding freedom of expression.

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Fighting Corruption in Romania

Francesco PalladinoNovember 19, 2015

After a deadly nightclub fire, Romanians took the streets calling for government resignation. The new PM promises to fight corruption and mistrust.

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Remembering Helmut Schmidt

Francesco PalladinoNovember 12, 2015

Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt died at the age of 96 on November 10, 2015.

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Polish Elections: Law and Justice (PiS) Wins Overall Majority

Francesco PalladinoOctober 29, 2015

The conservative Law and Justice (PiS) won majority in Polish Parliament with 37.6% of the vote against the governing Civic Platform (24,1%).

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Britain, China and the European Union

Francesco PalladinoOctober 19, 2015

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will pay a four-day visit to the U.K., bringing with him plans for long-term investments in the country and the EU.

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Towards a Peaceful, Diplomatic Solution in Libya?

Francesco PalladinoOctober 13, 2015

After months of diplomatic efforts, UNSMIL announced on October 8th six names proposed for a Government of National Accord in Libya.

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Agreement Reached in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

Francesco PalladinoOctober 6, 2015

Twelve Pacific Rim countries have reached an agreement over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal.

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Humanities at Stake in Japan

Francesco PalladinoSeptember 29, 2015

Abe government in Japan calls for the reduction and the abolition of Humanity and Social Sciences in National Universities and Higher Education Institutions.

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