Monday links: Afghanistan's war dead, Denmark, Finland, climate and more

17 February 2014 16:09

A counter to the 'hyperbolic' NY Times story about Australian spying on US law firms in Indonesia.
President Obama draws a clear connection between California's troubles and climate change, announcing a federal aid package for drought stricken California. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott toured drought-ravaged areas of Australia, but has not connected the drought to climate change. (Thanks Steph.)
Denmark sets Europe's most ambitious climate targets: 40% reduction of emissions by 2020, compared to 1990. (Thanks Steph.)
Tracking civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
North Korea: 'The ultimate goal of denuclearisation...appears to be growing more distant.'
It's not only peripheral Eurozone countries undergoing major change. Check out seemingly successful Finland.
Are Russia and Japan close to settling their World War 2 vintage territorial dispute?
Here's a graphic showing the size of Australia's state economies compared to various countries.

'Down and out down under'