Saturday, August 31, 2013
#INDONESIA
11 to Vie for Dem. Party's Pres. Nomination, But Frmr. Army Chief Leads [world politics news]
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| Former Army Chief of Staff Pramono Edhie Wibowo, who has close ties to Pres. Yudhoyono, is said to be a shoe-in for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. |
#GERMANY
Merkel Slams Russia, China for Blocking UN Action Against Assad [world politics news]
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| Germany's Angela Merkel says Russia's and China's threat to block UN action on Assad weakens he United Nations. |
Friday, August 30, 2013
#AUSTRALIA
Coalition Announces Support for Greater Autonomy for Public Schools [world politics news]
Thursday, August 29, 2013
#JAPAN
PM Abe Says Gov't to Play Greater Role in Leaking Nuke Plant [world politics news]
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| A worker checks radiation levels at the crippled, leaking Fukashima nuclear plant. |
#SOUTHAFRICA
All Public Servants Required to Attend New "School of Government" [world politics news]
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
#JAPAN
Officials Irritated by UN Sec. General's Comments About Japan's Relations With Neighbors [world politics news]
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| UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a former South Korean foreign minister |
#CANADA
Fed. NDP Ldr Opposes Quebec Bill to Ban Public Employees Wearing Religious Garb [world politics news]
Federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair has come out against the "principal" of a leaked Quebec secularism proposal to ban public employees from wearing religious head coverings and other religious symbols at work.
Federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair has come out against the "principal" of a leaked Quebec secularism proposal to ban public employees from wearing religious head coverings and other religious symbols at work.
#LIBYA
Gov't Admits Shortcomings, Asks for More Time to Address Them [world politics news]
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| General National Congress (GNC) spokesman Omar Hamidan |
#SYRIA
US "Leaks" 2-Day Attack Plans on Syria "Before Obama's Russia Visit" Next Week [world politics news]
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
#SOUTHKOREA
Preparedness Comments by S. Korean Pres. Park Slammed by N. Korean Gov't [world politics news]
#CHINA
Nov. Communist Party Mtg Likely to Focus on Deeper Economic Reforms [world politics news]
"Less restriction from the government means more vitality from the market,"says professor with knowledge of the upcoming meeting's agenda.
"Less restriction from the government means more vitality from the market,"says professor with knowledge of the upcoming meeting's agenda.
#SYRIA: Opposition Holds West, Arab League "Responsible" for Not Stopping Bloodbath
[world politics news]
The head of Syria’s main opposition group said on Saturday that U.S. President Barack Obama, Arab leaders and the international community should be held responsible for their inaction over the Syrian conflict that killed more than 100,000 people since it began more than two years ago. “I demand Obama, [French President Francoise] Hollande and [UK Prime Minister David] Cameron and leaders of Arabic countries to be responsible [for] the massacre of the Syrian people,” Ahmed al-Jarba, head of the Syrian National Council, said.
The head of Syria’s main opposition group said on Saturday that U.S. President Barack Obama, Arab leaders and the international community should be held responsible for their inaction over the Syrian conflict that killed more than 100,000 people since it began more than two years ago. “I demand Obama, [French President Francoise] Hollande and [UK Prime Minister David] Cameron and leaders of Arabic countries to be responsible [for] the massacre of the Syrian people,” Ahmed al-Jarba, head of the Syrian National Council, said.
#SPAIN
Mayor Sparks Fury With Faked "Spanish Invasion" Pics of UK-Run Gibraltar [world politics news]
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| The Photoshopped image created by the mayor of Callosa de Segura of Spain attacking British-held Gibraltar. |
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
#TUNISIA
Islamist Gov't to Negotiate With Secular Parties for New Elections, Ending Stalemate [world politics news]
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| Rached Ghannouchi, chairman of the ruling Islamist Ennahda Party |
#TURKEY
Foreign Minister Says "Red Line" Crossed in Syria After Chemical Attacks [world politics news]
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| Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu |
#BRAZIL
Rio Mayor Calls for Federal Funds, Policies, to Support Olympic Preparations [world politics news]
#MEXICO
Teacher's Union Forces Parliament To Move Reform Debate to Convention Ctr. [world politics news]
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| Teacher's Unions are upset about reforming education and banning practices such as buying and selling jobs. |
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
#MALI
Rival Rebel Groups Vow "Peaceful Co-Existence" With Gov't; To End Fighting [world politics news]
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| MNLA Secretary-General Bilal Ag Acherif met with Touaregs and Arabs in Nouakachott Aug. 9 for talks |
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
#CANADA
Watchdog Group: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's Gov't Mislead Over Deleted Emails [world politics news]
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| Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian has issued an addendum to a scathing report she released in June which found Liberals in former premier Dalton McGuinty's office broke the law by deleting all gas plants emails. |
Monday, August 19, 2013
#NEWZEALAND
PM Key Defends Security Legislation, Says Spying on Citizens Not Allowed [world politics news]
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| PM John Key's appearance on a TV news show defending the GCSB bill was widely watched. |
#HOLLAND
Gov't Talks Austerity; €6 Billion in Cuts, Tax Hikes, Needed to Balance Budget [world politics news]
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
€6bn in cuts and tax increases
#UK
Partner of Reporter Who Broke Snowden Story Questioned at Heathrow 9 Hours [world politics news]
#BRAZIL
Foreign Min. Antonio Patriota Demands Clarification on NSA Spying in Brazil [world politics news]
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| Brazil's Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota and US Sec. of State John Kerry |
#INDONESIA
In State of the Union, Pres. Yudhoyono Projects GDP Per Capita of $5k in 2014 [world politics news]
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Pres. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivers
the state of the nation address at the House of Representatives
building in Senayan, South Jakarta, Aug. 16, 2013. (Rumgapres Photo)
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
#EGYPT
Military Vows to Rebuild Christian Churches Torched by Muslim Brotherhood Rioters [world politics news]
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| The damaged interior of the Saint Moussa Church after it was torched by Morsi supporters in Minya, south of Cairo. |
Thursday, August 15, 2013
#CANADA
Financial Audit of Senator Leads to Restrictions on Lawmakers' Travel Expenses [world politics news]
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| Sen. Pamela Wallin is under fire after a gov't audit showed seemingly extravagant travel expenses |
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