Tuesday, September 30, 2014
#INDONESIA: Pres. Being Blamed for Walk-Out That Allowed Passage of Law Stripping Voting Rights in Local Elections
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Democratic Party officials say Pres. Yudhoyono didn't order the walk-out of the House session discussing a bill stripping voters of the right to vote for local and regional officials. The walk-out backfired when the controversial legislation passed without proposed amendments. Yudhoyono, who was travelling at the time, opposed the bill.
#USA: Top Global PR Firm Hired to Represent Muslim-Brotherhood-Inspired Islamist Party in Tunisia
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The PR firm Burton-Marsteller has been hired to improve the foreign image of Tunsia's Ennahda Movement, which was inspired by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. It will "arrange meetings between Ennahda representatives and stakeholders, and encourage support for free and fair elections in Tunisia" from its London offices, say State Dept. filings.
The PR firm Burton-Marsteller has been hired to improve the foreign image of Tunsia's Ennahda Movement, which was inspired by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. It will "arrange meetings between Ennahda representatives and stakeholders, and encourage support for free and fair elections in Tunisia" from its London offices, say State Dept. filings.
Monday, September 29, 2014
#YEMEN: Iran-Backed Shia Rebels Take Capitol Sanaa; Civil War Still Looms
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Government officials capitulated to Iran-backed Shiite Houthi rebels, who will now form a government. The threat looms of an Iraq-like civil war resuming, however, with Saudi-backed Sunnis returning to seek to liberate the country.
Government officials capitulated to Iran-backed Shiite Houthi rebels, who will now form a government. The threat looms of an Iraq-like civil war resuming, however, with Saudi-backed Sunnis returning to seek to liberate the country.
#HONGKONG: Pro-Democracy Demonstrations Intensify, Social Media Unites the World
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
#TUNISIA: Over 70 Candidates Seeking Presidency, Including Five Women
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| Judge Kalthoum Kennou, one of five women among the 70 seeking the presidency. |
Saturday, September 27, 2014
#AUSTRALIA: Sen. #CoryBernardi Launches Campaign to Ban Wearing Burkas in Parliament
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#CANADA: #StephenHarper Gov't Signs Historic Trade Deal With Europe
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and European leaders signed a free trade deal Friday, a move that will open markets on both sides of the Atlantic to billions of dollars in tariff-free trade. Harper said the deal - five years in the making - is the largest trade agreement in Canada's history.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and European leaders signed a free trade deal Friday, a move that will open markets on both sides of the Atlantic to billions of dollars in tariff-free trade. Harper said the deal - five years in the making - is the largest trade agreement in Canada's history.
#SCOTLAND: #Salmond Demands A "Powerhouse" Parliament for Scotland from Westminster
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Friday, September 26, 2014
#UK: BREAKING: Parliament Votes 524 to 43 in Favor of Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
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#AUSTRALIA: Parliament Set to Allow Security Agency to Monitor Internet Traffic
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New anti-terrorism laws expected to pass in the Australian Senate as early as this week will give spy agency ASIO the power to monitor the entire internet, the government has confirmed. Green Senator Scott Ludlam urged senators to reconsider their vote, saying parliament was being "bullied" into making the decision.
New anti-terrorism laws expected to pass in the Australian Senate as early as this week will give spy agency ASIO the power to monitor the entire internet, the government has confirmed. Green Senator Scott Ludlam urged senators to reconsider their vote, saying parliament was being "bullied" into making the decision.
#CANADA: Foreign Min. Baird Assures: Parliament Will Get A Vote Before Any Airstrikes on ISIS
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| Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird |
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
#SOUTHAFRICA: EFF Pty. Whip Gives Deputy Pres. Middle Finger in National Assembly
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The Economic Freedom Party Whip gave the Deputy President the middle finger, soon after being ejected from SA's National Assembly for saying he had "blood on his hands" due to a mass shooting at a mine.
The Economic Freedom Party Whip gave the Deputy President the middle finger, soon after being ejected from SA's National Assembly for saying he had "blood on his hands" due to a mass shooting at a mine.
Monday, September 22, 2014
#FRANCE: Frmr. Pres. #Sarkozy Announces He'll Seek Presidency Again As Pres. Hollande Polls At 13%
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Saying he has "no choice" other than to re-enter politics, former Pres. Nicolas Sarkozy said he'd re-enter politics and seek a re-match for France's presidency with Pres. Francois Hollande in 2017. Hollande is polling at 13% popularity, lower than any modern French president.
Saying he has "no choice" other than to re-enter politics, former Pres. Nicolas Sarkozy said he'd re-enter politics and seek a re-match for France's presidency with Pres. Francois Hollande in 2017. Hollande is polling at 13% popularity, lower than any modern French president.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
#RUSSIA: #Duma Approves Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Media to "Preserve Sovereignty"
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Lower house deputies from the Liberal Democratic Party, A Just Russia Party and the Communist Party are sponsoring a bill limiting the share in Russian media for foreign nationals and groups to 20%. Under the bill, foreign non-citizens and dual citizens will be banned from founding media outlets in Russia.
Lower house deputies from the Liberal Democratic Party, A Just Russia Party and the Communist Party are sponsoring a bill limiting the share in Russian media for foreign nationals and groups to 20%. Under the bill, foreign non-citizens and dual citizens will be banned from founding media outlets in Russia.
#UKRAINE: Parliament Grants "Special Status" Autonomy to Donesk, Lugansk Regions During Peace Talks
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Ukraine's Parliament last Tuesday granted a three-year "special status" that amounts to a concession of expanded autonomy to two southeastern regions held by rebels, giving them local self-rule, the right to have their own people's militia, and the right to use Russian as an official language.
Ukraine's Parliament last Tuesday granted a three-year "special status" that amounts to a concession of expanded autonomy to two southeastern regions held by rebels, giving them local self-rule, the right to have their own people's militia, and the right to use Russian as an official language.
#AUSTRALIA: Labor Pty. Criticizes Plan to Buy Next Gen. of Submarines from Japan; Loss of Jobs Cited
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| The Abbott government would like to buy Soryu Class submarines from Japan. |
Saturday, September 20, 2014
#LIBYA: Rival Unelected Islamist Gov't in Tripoli Causing Political, Economic Chaos
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#IRELAND: New Budget Aims to Reduce "Too Heavy" Tax Burden on Low- and Middle-Income Taxpayers
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| Taoiseach Enda Kenny. |
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
#UK: #Cameron Won't Resign if Scotland Votes "Yes"; Faces Revolt If They Vote "No"
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PM #DavidCameron says he won't resign if Scotland votes "Yes" to independence today, because he will face an election in May, 2015. But backbenchers upset with his promises made during the referendum campaign to devolve more powers to Scotland may demand an English Parliament if the vote is "No."
PM #DavidCameron says he won't resign if Scotland votes "Yes" to independence today, because he will face an election in May, 2015. But backbenchers upset with his promises made during the referendum campaign to devolve more powers to Scotland may demand an English Parliament if the vote is "No."
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
#UN: World Ldrs #Merkel, #StephenHarper, #Tony Abbott Skipping "Climate Change Summit"
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The leaders of Canada, Australia, India, China, and Germany are among those skipping the UN/US "Climate Change Summit" in New York, neatly designed to coincide with a UN General Assembly Meeting, spelling trouble for Climate Change advocates and the concept itself, say outspoken critics like Anthony Watts.
The leaders of Canada, Australia, India, China, and Germany are among those skipping the UN/US "Climate Change Summit" in New York, neatly designed to coincide with a UN General Assembly Meeting, spelling trouble for Climate Change advocates and the concept itself, say outspoken critics like Anthony Watts.
#SUDAN: Opening of Sudan/Egypt Border Crossing Seen as Sign of Political Reconciliation
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#ROMANIA: Parliament Defies President, IMF, Approves Social Security Tax Cut
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Romania's Chamber of Deputies has approved a 5% cut in the social security tax paid by employers, in defiance of the International Monetary Fund and despite a warning from Pres. Traian Băsescu that it will create shortfall in government revenue, requiring a hike in other taxes.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
#ISRAEL: Muslims Decry Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque Visit by "Extremist" Knesset Dep. Spkr
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The Sept. 14th visit of Knesset Deputy Speaker #MosheFeiglin to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, ancient site of the Temple Mount, stoked anger from Muslims who believe his visit was an attempt to "declare sovereignty" over the holy site, which is protected by treaty from changes in status.
The Sept. 14th visit of Knesset Deputy Speaker #MosheFeiglin to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, ancient site of the Temple Mount, stoked anger from Muslims who believe his visit was an attempt to "declare sovereignty" over the holy site, which is protected by treaty from changes in status.
Monday, September 15, 2014
#KENYA: Vast Majority Support Devolution of Central Gov't to Counties
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"The 2010 Constitution of Kenya creates a decentralized system of government wherein two of the three arms of government - the Legislature and the Executive - are devolved to the 47 Political and Administrative Counties. The primary objective of decentralization is to devolve power, resources and representation down to the local level." (From Kenya Law)
"The 2010 Constitution of Kenya creates a decentralized system of government wherein two of the three arms of government - the Legislature and the Executive - are devolved to the 47 Political and Administrative Counties. The primary objective of decentralization is to devolve power, resources and representation down to the local level." (From Kenya Law)
#GERMANY: State Legislator Faces Fury After Comparing Education Reforms to 9/11 Attacks
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Free Democratic Party member Angels Freimuth compared pending university reforms with the 9/11 attacks. She was speaking in the North Rhine-Westphalia Parliament on Sept. 11 while wearing an American flag scarf. She was forced to apologize after fury erupted in the parliament's chambers.
Free Democratic Party member Angels Freimuth compared pending university reforms with the 9/11 attacks. She was speaking in the North Rhine-Westphalia Parliament on Sept. 11 while wearing an American flag scarf. She was forced to apologize after fury erupted in the parliament's chambers.
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