Here is your R&D for March 23rd:
Rockets From Gaza Hit Deep Into Southern Israel from the New York Times
Violence has returned to Gaza as Israel responded with airstrikes after Palestinians militants fired rockets into southern Israel late Tuesday and early today. Some analysts believe that militants are launching rockets now because they believe the new Egyptian government will back them.
South Dakota requires 3-day wait before abortion from CNN
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed a bill into law yesterday that would require a three day waiting period and counseling before having an abortion. Abortion opponents hope that the legal battle that will ensue over the bill will weaken or overturn Roe v. Wade.
Who’s in charge? Germans pull forces out of NATO as Libyan coalition falls apart for the UK Daily Mail
The coalition of forces massed against Libya is disintegrating as none of the coalition partners wants to take control of the offensive. Germany has withdrawn its military forces from the Mediterranean and European allies of the United States are wary of NATO pursuing non-European objectives.
How China should rule the world from the Financial Times
With China’s rise as a global power, how should it use its political and economic leverage around the globe? That’s a question that this article seeks to answer.
Japan quake damage to cost up to $309 bn: govt from the Sydney Morning Herald
The Japanese government announced yesterday that the cost of its recent earthquake and tsumani could be up to $309 billion. This is double the cost of the 1995 Kobe earthquake and four times the cost of Hurricane Katrina.