Sunday, September 14, 2014
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
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