Sep 9th, 2009 · A World Health Organization report notes that alcohol abuse could be Mongolia's biggest stumbling block to economic and social progress as it drives up crime rates and creates public health concerns. Critics also say alcohol is too plentiful and the government is too reliant on revenues from alcohol sales.
May 29th, 2009 · A savvy adversary with little more than a hacker's basic tools could pose a threat a technology-reliant U.S. military, experts say. China and Russia are among nations that have active programs to target U.S.-based networks.
Feb 18th, 2009 · The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has earned 13 Oscar nominations, including a nod for special effects and another for best actor — two categories that are uniquely reliant upon each other in this particular film.
Jul 19th, 2007 · The U.S. military says it is making progress training Iraqi soldiers and police to handle domestic security. But a recent attack by al-Qaida fighters on an Iraqi police station shows the Iraqis are not yet self-reliant.
May 30th, 2007 · Real estate expert David Cole is trying to help Hawaii become less reliant on fossil fuels. In partnership with AOL's Steve Case and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, they are trying to help the state become a model for renewable energy.
Nov 17th, 2006 · Afghanistan's army is a bright spot among the country's emerging institutions. Soldiers are respected, training is going well and the army is seen as less corrupt than other government entities. But it still depends on outside support.
Apr 27th, 2006 · Bomb-investigating robots. Segway scooters for police. Gun-mounted laser sights -- and glitzier badges. Those are some of the items on display at the Government Security Expo and Conference -- or GOV SEC 2006, for the acronym-reliant -- being held at the Washington Convention Center.
Aug 15th, 2005 · Rwanda is still one of the poorest nations in the world, heavily reliant on subsistence farming and international help. Aid agencies and the government are opening "telecenters," where people can make cheap phone calls, send e-mails, and learn about the Internet.