Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
NIGERIA: House of Reps Passes Senate Bill Imposing 14-Year Jail Terms for Gay Marriage [world politics news]
IRAN: Law Allowing Adulterers to be Stoned to Death Amended; Execution Still the Law [world politics news]
UGANDA: Gov't Allows Newspaper to Reopen After Printing General's Critical Letter [world politics news]
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
GERMANY: Berlin's Consumer Protection Commish Decries Xbox "Privacy Nightmare" [world politics news]
Monday, May 27, 2013
JAPAN: Osaka Mayor Apologizes for Suggesting US Troops Use Prostitutes to Prevent Rape [world politics news]
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto apologized for comments suggesting US Troops stationed in Okinawa use that city's prostitutes rather than raping local women, which has occurred in the recent past. He was criticized by neighboring countries outraged over Japan's refusal to apologize for using locals as "comfort women" for its soldiers.
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto apologized for comments suggesting US Troops stationed in Okinawa use that city's prostitutes rather than raping local women, which has occurred in the recent past. He was criticized by neighboring countries outraged over Japan's refusal to apologize for using locals as "comfort women" for its soldiers.
KUWAIT: Opposition Will Boycott All Future Elections Under Amended Election Rule [world politics news]
Saturday, May 25, 2013
PHILIPPINES: Killing of Taiwanese Fishermen Sparks Angry Response, Political Blunders [world politics news]
Friday, May 24, 2013
GREECE: Golden Dawn Party to "Become Like Hezbollah"; Provides Social Services [world politics news]
Thursday, May 23, 2013
ICELAND: All Rookie Team Takes the Helm as Ministers Today [world politics news]
For the first time since 1944, when Iceland became a fully-independent republic, none of the ministers taking office today have ever before held office at the cabinet level. Davíð Gunnlaugsson of the Independence Party becomes Prime Minister. Members from his party and the Progressive Party will form the new cabinet.
For the first time since 1944, when Iceland became a fully-independent republic, none of the ministers taking office today have ever before held office at the cabinet level. Davíð Gunnlaugsson of the Independence Party becomes Prime Minister. Members from his party and the Progressive Party will form the new cabinet.
INDIA: Political Firestorm Over Police Snooping on Records of 93,000 Cell Phone Users [world politics news]
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
BOLIVIA: Pres. Morales to Meet Jimmy Carter Over Territorial Dispute with Chile [world politics news]
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
SOUTH SUDAN: Gov't to Probe Missing US$1.7 Billion in Food Aid [world politics news]
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| Justice Minister Jon Luk Jok vows to probe missing funds. |
Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Sunday, May 05, 2013
INDONESIA: National Soccer Team Coach Enters Politics to Seek Seat in Parliament [world politics news]
MALAYSIA: Sikhs Angered by Sikh Politician's Hair-Shaving Protest at Chinese Temple [world politics news]
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Friday, May 03, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA: Powerful Family's Use of Air Base for Private Wedding Jet Sparks Firestorm [world politics news]
UK: #Cameron to Introduce EU Referendum Legislation to Thwart UKIPs Rise
[world politics news]
David Cameron is preparing to introduce legislation to ensure that a referendum is held on Britain’s membership of the European Union, in an attempt to avert the growing electoral threat from the UK Independence Party.
David Cameron is preparing to introduce legislation to ensure that a referendum is held on Britain’s membership of the European Union, in an attempt to avert the growing electoral threat from the UK Independence Party.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
IRELAND: Russia Denies Blackmailing Ireland With Adoption Loss Over Blacklist [world politics news]
Russia supposedly threatened to end adoptions of Russian babies by Irish couples if Ireland didn't kill a "blacklist" of alleged corrupt politicians and oligarchs. Word is, they're caving in. Russia says the list is insulting and inaccurate.
Russia supposedly threatened to end adoptions of Russian babies by Irish couples if Ireland didn't kill a "blacklist" of alleged corrupt politicians and oligarchs. Word is, they're caving in. Russia says the list is insulting and inaccurate.
