LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- A specter is haunting capitals around the world. It is the fear that Kosovo's independence may prove infectious. From Moscow to Beijing, Baghdad, New Delhi, Lagos, Ankara, Manila and other seats of power, leaders express fear that Pristina's birthday may create a domino effect encouraging disgruntled groups within their boundaries to follow suit.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Since the beginning of the Atomic Age, policymakers and scholars have attempted to come up with formulas to constrain the nuclear genie.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- From: Bennettramberg@aol.com [mailto:Bennettramberg@aol.com]