A worthwhile compilation of the day's news by students of international relations.

Monday, March 2

Washington Post: Many Hires Needed for Budget Goals

By: Philip Rucker; Full Article May Be Read Here

Blogger Comment: Forget limited government, we need the jobs. To whom do I address the cover letter?

UN News Centre: Peacekeepers will stay in Darfur even if Sudanese President indicted – UN official

"With the International Criminal Court (ICC) expected to announce its decision on seeking an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir on charges of war crimes this week, the chief of United Nations peacekeeping operations today said that the joint UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) will continue its patrols protecting the local population."

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BBC: Cash alone 'will not mend Gaza'

By: Staff; Full Article May Be Read Here

As huge sums are pledged to rebuild Gaza, donors are told it will be insufficient without political action.

New York Times: For Some Taxi Drivers, a Different Kind of Traffic

By: Marc Lacey; Full Article May Be Read Here

With public outrage over drug violence tinged by fascination, some taxi drivers are giving “narco-tours” of sites associated with the notorious drug cartels.