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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 image
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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Chinese Police Wound 10 Demonstrators in Tibet

Chinese Police Wound 10 Demonstrators in Tibet

04.06.08 posted by jason 120 views no comments image
There is a report today that Chinese police have opened fire on a crowd of angry Tibetans, wounding about 10 people. The protesters were calling to lift limits on a prayer ceremony and demanding the return of the Dalai Lama. Even in today's modern era of communications, news still travels slowly out of parts of Tibet due to media restrictions and information flow.
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Suicide Bomber Kills 23 in Remote Afghan Province

04.17.08 posted by chab13 109 views no comments news article
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a mosque in southwestern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing 23 people, among them two senior police officials and several children, officials said Thursday evening. About 31 people were wounded in the explosion, which occurred just before evening prayers in the border town of Zaranj, capital of Nimruz Province.
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Palestinian Gunman Kills Two Israelis Near West Bank

Palestinian Gunman Kills Two Israelis Near West Bank

04.25.08 posted by chab13 101 views no comments image
A Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli security guards at a factory near the barrier between Israel and the West Bank on Friday, as Israel dismissed a Hamas proposal for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.
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Fraudulent Barack Obama Sites Taking Money

04.26.08 posted by ghostdog 99 views 1 comment news article
The Barack Obama campaign is looking into two sites that look a lot like official sites soliciting money on his behalf. These two unofficial sites where up and running and asking for money until last week.
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With 80% Unemployment Rate, Zimbabwe Strike Effect Limited

With 80% Unemployment Rate, Zimbabwe Strike Effect Limited

04.16.08 posted by jason 108 views no comments image
More than 50 Zimbabwean opposition supporters have been arrested after staging a strike. The government is also claiming opposition leaders have attempted to incite violence in the country. The strike had little overall impact since 80% of the citizens are unemployed. There is still no word on when, if ever, the election results will be released.
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A Look Inside the Talks Betweeen China and the Dalai Lama's Envoy

A Look Inside the Talks Betweeen China and the Dalai Lama's Envoy

05.09.08 posted by jason 85 views no comments image
The Dalai Lama's senior envoy said that he used the talks with China to urge an end to repression in Tibet, the release of Tibetan prisoners and suspension of "patriotic education," in which Buddhist monks are required to disown the Dalai Lama. But how did China react to this?
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More Violence and Protests Erupt in Tibet

More Violence and Protests Erupt in Tibet

03.30.08 posted by jason 122 views no comments image
Details are emerging of a melee that took place in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Saturday afternoon in the midst of hundreds of armed police who have been out in force since deadly rioting began. The U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia reported several hundred people took part in the protests that began after diplomats left the area.
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The divisive road through Afghanistan

05.30.08 posted by chab13 69 views 1 comment video
Highway One, the main route from Kabul to the south of Afghanistan, runs through Ghazni province. It was rebuilt with $250m from the US and other nations.

Kenya Post-Election Crisis Comes to an End

04.13.08 posted by jason 109 views no comments news article
It appears that the political crisis in Kenya has finally been solved. Kenya's president has announced a new power-sharing cabinet following a deal with the opposition. Just a few days ago the talks seemed dead, but secret talks continued through earlier today when the agreement was announced. Over 1,500 people were killed in the post-election chaos that gripped Kenya.
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Serbia to Hold Elections in Kosovo

Serbia to Hold Elections in Kosovo

03.31.08 posted by jason 121 views no comments image
Serbia has decided to hold elections in serb occupied regions of Kosovo. The problem? Kosovo declared independence from Serbia last month, making it a seperate nation.
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