July

July 24, 2006

Little time to fix eco crisis: Gorbachev

Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev says it's "five minutes to midnight" in terms of the global environmental crisis, with little if any time left to fix the damage already caused.      Delivering a final ominous...

July 22, 2006

Gorbachev warns of resource wars

A worldwide lack of water and energy supplies could spark wars, warns former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev.      Delivering the opening address at the Earth Dialogues forum in Brisbane on Saturday, Gorbachev...

July 21, 2006

Force no answer to terrorism: Gorbachev

Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has criticised the use of force, like that being waged in the Middle East, as a means of combating terrorism.      Calling for a halt to all hostilities in the troubled region, Mr...

July 12, 2006

Gorbachev: "Americans Have a Severe Disease"

15 Years After Being Deposed From Power, Former Leader Discusses Russia, U.S. By CLAIRE SHIPMAN      July 12, 2006 — Mikhail Gorbachev is generally regarded as the man who broke down the "iron curtain" that separated the...