News With Academic Insight ASIAN NEWS DESK Nepal experiencing a serious escalation of internal violence. EUROPEAN NEWS DESK Slovakia is working with the U.N. refugee agency to assist asylum seekers.
	THE ASIA EUROPE MEETING Parallel perspectives and converging interests are represented at the forum. EL SALVADOR'S NEW BEGINNING Presenting a bold new paradigm for the Third World. NEWS AND LAW Judicial independence is key stabilizing influence in developing countries. PUBLIC POLICY NEWS The complex ramifications of climate change and the call for a policy response. TOPIC TWO New York City is the policy trendsetter for solar power programs. BRANDON GLOBAL NEWS Building a unique platform for a comprehensive effort to counter global warming. AMERICA'S PHILANTHROPIST Ted Turner's vision of a better world through proactive philanthropy. THE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK The knowledge and technology network for Latin Americans. NEWS AND SOCIETY Environmental conditions are linked to human health and global mortality rates. ECONOMIC NEWS Business-To-Business e-commerce is providing new investment options.
	LATIN AMERICA DESK Academic database with news reporting and probing features. AFRICA DESK Nearly two million are affected by Ugandan conflict and flooding. About Topic Two