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Back to homepageThe Tucson Memorial: Politics is Everywhere 0
Post Views: 7 Wednesday night’s memorial in the McHale Arena at the University of Arizona did strike me as slightly strange, like an Irish wake that had prematurely transitioned into the later boisterous phase. The offbeat tone was established from the outset by
Read MoreSomali Regime Hires Mercenary Outfit Rooted in Apartheid 0
Post Views: 9 Even the puppet parliament of the rump Somali state rebelled against association with mercenaries of the infamous Saracen International corporation, whose leadership cut their teeth in apartheid South Africa death squads. The parliament demanded severance of the
Read MoreUn pueblo inesperado derroca a un tirano 0
Post Views: 4 Los tunecinos pierden el miedo y descubren un poder que ignoraban poseer Después de 28 días de revueltas, un pueblo del que nadie esperaba nada ha derrocado al dictador que se sentía más seguro, apoyado sin reservas
Read MoreTurkish diplomats act to mediate Beirut crisis 0
Post Views: 5 FULYA ÖZERKAN ANKARATurkey is closely following developments in Lebanon, where the government collapsed after Hezbollah walked out in protest of a UN panel investigating the death of former PM Rafiq al-Hariri. Turkish diplomatic sources say the collapse
Read MoreTunisians cautious on concessions 0
Post Views: 9 After president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s speech, media freedoms felt immediately, but police still shoot at protestersAiming to ease tensions, Ben Ali, left, met Abdessalam Jrad, head of Tunisia’s General Labour Union, on Thursday [EPA] The Tunisian president,
Read MoreChina: A force for peace in Sudan? 0
Post Views: 3 Beijing has invested billions in the oil-rich country and may now have to step up to ensure stability prevails.Donata HardenbergWhile southern leaders want political independence from the north, economic realities may keep them tied to the north[Reuters] As
Read MoreUN ‘under attack’ in Cote d’Ivoire 0
Post Views: 8 World body accuses security forces loyal to incumbent president of attacking its vehicles and personnelClashes between security forces and Ouattara supporters are continuing in Abidjan [Reuters] The United Nations has accused security forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo, the Ivorian president
Read MoreHariri asked to be caretaker PM 0
Post Views: 3 Lebanese president’s request follows collapse of Hariri’s government, caused by withdrawal of opposition ministers Gebran Bassil, centre, a Lebanese minister, announced the withdrawal of 11 cabinet ministers on Wednesday Reuters] Michel Sleiman, Lebanon’s president, has asked Saad
Read MoreTunisia imposes curfew in capital 0
Post Views: 6 Dusk-to-dawn curfew announced in Tunis as government seeks to tackle public anger by sacking the interior minister The government said the curfew was necessary because of ‘disturbances, pillaging and attacks’ [EPA] A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been called
Read MoreMexico drug wars have killed 35,000 people in four years 0
Post Views: 5 Report reveals the human cost of gangs’ narcotic trade since Calderón declared war in 2006Haroon Siddique and agencies Tonnes of marijuana burn in Tijuana last October. Drug-related deaths rose dramatically last year. Photograph: Francisco Vega/AFP/Getty Images A
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