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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

12.11.08 posted by jason 0 views no comments
What Cholera outbreak. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suggested today that the Cholera crisis was over. In fact, it is far from over. If ever there was a time for more international action against Mugabe's regime it is now. See this NYT article and judge for yourself
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ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

05.02.08 posted by jason 118 views no comments
A runoff will take place in Zimbabwe's controversial presidential election after officials said the main opposition leader won 47.9 percent of votes, compared to 43.2 for President Robert Mugabe.Since neither Morgan Tsvangirai nor Mugabe received 50 percent plus one vote, a runoff election is required by law.
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As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

05.03.08 posted by jason 114 views 3 comments
The Chinese government is set to meet this weekend with an envoy to the Dalai Lama. Ahead of that meeting, the state run Tibet Daily claimed the "patriotic people of Tibet strongly condemn and vehemently denounce the litany of crimes committed by the 14th Dalai Lama and his followers." This comes as the Olympic torch arrived in the 'Asian Las Vegas' city of Macau.
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'Mission Accomplished,' 5 Years Later Not Accomplished

'Mission Accomplished,' 5 Years Later Not Accomplished

05.01.08 posted by pondy 119 views no comments
5 years ago today, President Bush stood on the USS Abraham Lincoln with a sign draped behind him declaring "Mission Accomplished" as he called for the end of major combat operations in Iraq. With the war now in its 5th year, the White House is finally acknowledging the sign was not appropriate. Too bad they won't admit the same about the war in general.
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Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

04.05.08 posted by jason 149 views no comments
This is disappointing, but not surprising. As dozens of riot police patrolled the streets, President Robert Mugabe's party announced that it would contest the election results for 16 seats, enough to overturn the opposition victory. Meanwhile, a court hearing is scheduled for Sunday, as the opposition is trying to force the government to release the full election results.
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FEMA gives away $85 million of supplies for Katrina victims

FEMA gives away $85 million of supplies for Katrina victims

06.11.08 posted by pondy 77 views no comments
CNN conducting an investigation that found, FEMA gave away about $85 million in household goods meant for Hurricane Katrina victims. For the past 2 years, those goods have been sitting in a warehouse. Once again this proves Katrina continues to be a man made and not natural disaster.
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Bomb kills at least 9 in Iran mosque

Bomb kills at least 9 in Iran mosque

04.12.08 posted by chab13 136 views 1 comment
A bomb exploded in a mosque in the southern Iranian city Shiraz on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 100, Iranian media reported.
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ICC Prosecutor to Charge Sudanese Officials with War Crimes

ICC Prosecutor to Charge Sudanese Officials with War Crimes

06.03.08 posted by jason 83 views no comments
The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court charges that "the whole state apparatus" of Sudan is implicated in crimes against humanity in the Darfur region, linking the government directly with the feared janjaweed militia, for the first time. A spokeswoman said the prosecutor would name names and present evidence next month at a pre-trial hearing.
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Iraq Dismisses 1,300 Troops After Basra Offensive

Iraq Dismisses 1,300 Troops After Basra Offensive

04.14.08 posted by jason 134 views no comments
In another sign that the Iraqis are not yet ready to run the store on their own, the Iraqi's fired 1,300 soldiers and police who dropped their weapons and left the fight in Basra. Apparently many were sympathetic to the cause of those they were supposed to be fighting. Clearly, we still have a long way to go in Iraq - on many fronts.
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Zimbabwe Opposition Remains in Lead After Recount

Zimbabwe Opposition Remains in Lead After Recount

04.26.08 posted by jason 120 views no comments
It was clear to all international observers that Robert Mugabe's party had lost the election last month. Yet there was great concern that the unneeded recount to verify this fact would be tainted by corruption. So far, that fear has not been realized. The returns thus far have confirmed the original results. What now will Mugabe attempt to retain power?
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Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Arrested

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Arrested

06.04.08 posted by jason 80 views 1 comment
Morgan Tsvangirai, the Zimbabwean opposition leader and presidential contender, was seized by police on his way to an election rally and held for more than eight hours yesterday. His arrest came against a backdrop of rising violence led by ruling party militia against Tsvangirai and the opposition movement ahead of the upcoming runoff elections. No word yet as to why he was detained.
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