Somalis Not Ready to Turn Over Weapons

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Ahmed Hassan has no plans to part with his AK-47, the weapon of choice in this notoriously violent city, even now that a legitimate government is functioning here for the first time in more than a decade.

"I won't do it," Hassan said Wednesday, tugging on his gray beard. "For 16 years this country has been in chaos. It would be suicide."

From freelance gunmen on the streets to women selling mangoes by the sea, everybody seems to have a weapon in Mogadishu. Many in the Somali capital say they would rather protect themselves for now than trust the government forces who captured the city from Islamic militants just last week.

Prime Minister Ali …

World captive domiciles at a glance.(Brief Article)

The charts that follow were developed by Business Insurance to make it easier for risk managers to track developments and regulatory requirements in captive insurance domiciles worldwide.

The information is provided only for domiciles with specific legislation or regulations pertaining to captives; domiciles that merely allow the formation of captives under existing insurance legislation are not included.

The charts provide information on captive domiciles -- listed in alphabetical order -- beginning with the number of licensed captives at …

Alexander Khomsky.(NEW editions)

Global Fine Art announces the release of "Lady Gold" by ALEXANDER KHOMSKY. The limited-edition print on canvas in an edition of 59 measures 26 x 20 inches and retails for $600. The prints are hand embellished …