Monday, April 15, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
UKRAINE: Pres. Yanukovych Pardons Key Yulia Tymoshenko Allies [world politics news]
Some are speculating that the pardons signal that the popular former Prime Minister - jailed, some say, on trumped-up corruption charges - could also soon be released.
SPAIN: Legal Marriage Age and Sexual Consent Raised to 16 [world politics news]
Spain's Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality Ana Mato said Friday the change was aimed at "improving the well being and quality of life of youngsters." The age of sexual consent was raised from 13 to 16. It had been the lowest age of sexual consent in Europe.
Spain's Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality Ana Mato said Friday the change was aimed at "improving the well being and quality of life of youngsters." The age of sexual consent was raised from 13 to 16. It had been the lowest age of sexual consent in Europe.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
SRI LANKA: Oppo Pol To Reveal Minister in Anti-Alcohol Gov't Who Imports Alcohol [world politics news]
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
SINGAPORE: High Court Dismisses Challenge of Anti-Gay Sex Law; "Parliament's Role" [world politics news]
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Friday, April 05, 2013
Thursday, April 04, 2013
CHILE: Communist Party Leader Defends Violence, Involvement in Pinochet Assassination Plan [world politics news]
Communist Party (PC) leader Guillermo Teillier has attracted vehement criticism from fellow politicians after admitting to authorizing a failed assassination attempt on right-wing dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1986 and defending the use of violence in certain political situations.
Communist Party (PC) leader Guillermo Teillier has attracted vehement criticism from fellow politicians after admitting to authorizing a failed assassination attempt on right-wing dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1986 and defending the use of violence in certain political situations.
EUROPE: Topless Women Protest Tunisian Activist's Arrest in Front of Mosques, Consulates [world politics news]
POLAND: Lech Walesa Comments Under Fire; Says Elected Gays Should "Sit Behind Wall" [world politics news]
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Monday, April 01, 2013
S. KOREA: Pres. Tells Military to React "Powerfully" Against Provocation from North [world politics news]
UK: Works and Pension Sec. Under Fire for "I Could Live on £53 a Week" Comment [world politics news]
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA: Gov't Faces Backlash After Deaths of Soldiers Exposes Military Intervention [world politics news]
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
UK: David Miliband to Quit as MP, Move to USA
[world politics news]
David Miliband is leaving British politics in a departure that closes a rift at the top of the Labour Party but raises questions about its direction under his brother Ed Miliband.
David Miliband is leaving British politics in a departure that closes a rift at the top of the Labour Party but raises questions about its direction under his brother Ed Miliband.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
PAKISTAN: Frmr. Pres. Musharraf Returns to Run for Office to "Save This Nation" [world politics news]
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
CYPRUS: European Central Bank to "Pull Plug" on Cyprus Banks if Parliament Rejects Deal [world politics news]
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
SYRIA: Opposition Groups Choosing Prime Minister to Govern Liberated Parts of Syria [world politics news]
CYPRUS: EU Bank Account Levy Deal Called "Dangerous" Precedent; Russians Hit Hard [world politics news]
Sunday, March 17, 2013
CYPRUS: Parliament Delays Vote on EU-Required Seizure of Citizen's Bank Accounts [world politics news]
Thursday, March 14, 2013
UK: Labour MP Blames BBC of Racism for "White or Black Smoke" Papal Election Tweet [world politics news]
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
#AUSTRIA: Far-Right Suffers Defeat in Carinthia After 20 Years in Power
[world politics news]
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| Austrian Social Democrat leader Peter Kaiser |
COLOMBIA: 2nd Woman Ever, Deputy Finance Minister, Named to Bank Board [world politics news]
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| Ana Fernanda Maiguashca, second woman to serve on Colombia's central bank policy committee. |
Monday, March 11, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Saturday, March 09, 2013
SOUTH AFRICA: Group Calls for Dialogue with ANC over Racist, Anti-Christian Remarks [world politics news]
INDIA: Bharatiya Janata Party Leader Says People "Somewhat Disillusioned" with His Party [world politics news]
KENYA: Son of Nation's Founder Wins Presidential Election; Rival Contests Results [world politics news]
Thursday, March 07, 2013
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