Saturday, September 13, 2014
#UKRAINE: #EU Green Pty Ldr: Russian "Agitprop" Revealed "Holes" in Russia Policy
[world politics news]
#UK: New Poll Shows 54% Against #Scottish Independence Less Than A Week Ahead of Vote
[world politics news]
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| A "Yes" placard on a hillside on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Credit: Cathal McNaughton/Reuters |
Friday, September 12, 2014
#CANADA: #Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Drops Re-Election Bid, Cites Health
[world politics news]
Controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dropped out of the mayoral race today after doctors found a tumor in his abdomen. He says his brother Doug will enter the race in his place.
Controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dropped out of the mayoral race today after doctors found a tumor in his abdomen. He says his brother Doug will enter the race in his place.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
#URUGUAY: Oppo Ptys Polling 5 Pts Ahead of Ruling Coalition Ahead of Oct 26 Vote
[world politics news]
The Governing Leftist Broad Front coalition of parties, headed by former Pres. Tabaré Vázquez is losing ground ahead of Oct. 26 presidential and legislative elections, in which he'll face the sons of two former presidents. A run-off in November is now expected.
The Governing Leftist Broad Front coalition of parties, headed by former Pres. Tabaré Vázquez is losing ground ahead of Oct. 26 presidential and legislative elections, in which he'll face the sons of two former presidents. A run-off in November is now expected.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
#TUNISIA: #Ennahda Pty Won't Run Pres. Cand. Because it Doesn't Want to "Extend its Dominance" Over Society
[world politics news]
Tunisia's Ennahda movement won't compete in the upcoming presidential election because it says it's unwilling to extend its dominance over more state institutions. The Islamist party and its rival party, the secular Call for Tunisia, are expected to win the largest number of seats in next month's parliamentary elections.
Tunisia's Ennahda movement won't compete in the upcoming presidential election because it says it's unwilling to extend its dominance over more state institutions. The Islamist party and its rival party, the secular Call for Tunisia, are expected to win the largest number of seats in next month's parliamentary elections.
#UK: Foreign Investors Rapidly Pulling Funds From UK, Fearing "Yes" Vote in Scotland
[world politics news]
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
#CANADA: Federal Liberal Party Floats Idea of Mandatory Voting
[world politics news]
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| Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau voting in 2011. |
Monday, September 08, 2014
#SOMALIA: New Al-Shabaab Ldr Umar Said to Be "Hardliner" Who Survived Purge
[world politics news]
The new leader of Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab rebels, Ahmad Umar (aka Abu Ubaidah) is thought to be a devout and ruthless hardliner who was one of the most trusted lieutenants of the group's late chief who survived a major purge last year, say reports.
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| An Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu in 2013. |
The new leader of Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab rebels, Ahmad Umar (aka Abu Ubaidah) is thought to be a devout and ruthless hardliner who was one of the most trusted lieutenants of the group's late chief who survived a major purge last year, say reports.
Sunday, September 07, 2014
#UK: New Poll Shows Slight Lead for Scottish Independence Ahead of Sept. 18 Vote
[world politics news]
Saturday, September 06, 2014
#UKRAINE: #Russia Vows "Reaction" if West Imposes New Sanctions over Ukraine Invasion
[world politics news]
#ECUADOR: Pres. #Correa: Won't "Ask Permission" of EU Before Increasing Food Exports to Russia
[world politics news]
Ecuador's Leftist Pres. Rafael Correa says Ecuador may increase food exports to Russia in the face of increased sanctions against the Putin regime due to its conflict with #Ukraine, despite the European Union's unhappiness with the move, which would likely undermine recent sanctions against Russia.
Ecuador's Leftist Pres. Rafael Correa says Ecuador may increase food exports to Russia in the face of increased sanctions against the Putin regime due to its conflict with #Ukraine, despite the European Union's unhappiness with the move, which would likely undermine recent sanctions against Russia.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Thursday, September 04, 2014
#UK: Anti-Independence Labour MP Resumes Tour After "Intimidation," Egg Attacks
[world politics news]
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
#US: Cable Networks, Left and Right, Critique Obama's "Muddled" Message on #ISIS
[world politics news]
Minutes after Pres. Obama's press conference today in Estonia on ISIS, in which he said his goal was to "Degrade and Destroy" the group, but also to "Shrink" and "Manage" it, major US Cable networks - on the Left and Right of the political spectrum - expressed bewilderment at the apparent contradiction.
Minutes after Pres. Obama's press conference today in Estonia on ISIS, in which he said his goal was to "Degrade and Destroy" the group, but also to "Shrink" and "Manage" it, major US Cable networks - on the Left and Right of the political spectrum - expressed bewilderment at the apparent contradiction.
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Monday, September 01, 2014
#CHINA: Hong Kong Democratic Activists Vow Protests After Committee Denies Free Elections in 2017
[world politics news]
Hong Kong is bracing for huge protests after a mainland committee rejected demands for a free presidential election in 2017, declaring that only a few candidates can seek the office - those approved by a committee likely to be stacked by Beijing loyalists.
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| Pro-democracy lawmaker Lee Cheuk Yan is taken away by security guards after a protest in Hong Kong, Sept. 1, 2014. |
#UK: Polling Unclear on Whether #Scotland Will Vote For Independence on Sept. 18
[world politics news]
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
#NEWZEALAND: Justice Min. #JudithCollins Resigns; Alleged She Worked with Blogger to Undermine Fraud Office Dir.
[world politics news]
NZ Justice Minister Judith Collins' resignation came after the prime minister's office was given an email yesterday, appearing to show that Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater had spoken to Collins and was briefing associates on a campaign he was running to undermine then-Serious Fraud Office director Adam Feeley.
NZ Justice Minister Judith Collins' resignation came after the prime minister's office was given an email yesterday, appearing to show that Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater had spoken to Collins and was briefing associates on a campaign he was running to undermine then-Serious Fraud Office director Adam Feeley.
Friday, August 29, 2014
#GERMANY: #Merkel Warns of Further EU Sanctions Against Putin Over #Ukraine Invasion
[world politics news]
#UKRAINE: Pres. Poroshenko Says Russian Troops Have Invaded Ukraine; Warns of "Rapidly Deteriorating Situation"
[world politics news]
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| Captured Ukrainian soldiers held by Russian-backed rebels in Eastern Ukraine |
#CHINA: Frmr N. China Dep. Mayor Gets Death Sentence for Taking $38 mil. in Bribes
[world politics news]
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
#FRANCE: PM #Valls Gov't Dissolved; Economics Minister Replaced After Criticism
[world politics news]
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
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