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Talks seen as last chance to end Honduras' crisis

Zeyala will have to compromise, Congress and the courts and the military are against him.  He can not win.  There will be no civil war because Zeyala has no military forces. A third party interim person...

Choksy on Iran: 'situation very grave for Iranian people'

Indiana University professor of Iranian Studies and specialist on Iranian history and religions, Jamsheed Kairshasp Choksy, thinks the situation is very grave for the Iranian people. " "I think the situation is...

PM outlines vision for reforming Parliament

" The Prime Minister has told Parliament that each MP has a part to play in “regaining the country’s trust” as he outlined proposals for reform. Watch the Commons Statement on Number 10 TV Read the statement...

We british vote for these political elitist?

" The Prime Minister and Government have outlined a framework for constitutional renewal that aims to reverse the apparent breakdown in trust in the political process. At a Downing Street meeting on Tuesday the Cabinet agreed to establish a National Democratic Renewal Council...

AP PROPAGANDA VS FREEDOM OF THE PRESS VS CENSORSHIP

This is my comment on the increasing irrelevant AP's desperate last ditch effort to prevent it from going the way of the many bankrupt newspapers that have went before it. [See AP IS DESPARATE TO OUTLAW SEARCH ENGINE LINKING] For the last 30 years or so the AP self censored...

Charges Stand Against Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper

"A Utah judge has turned down a motion by the defense to dismiss kidnapping and sexual abuse charges against the man accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. Judge Judith Atherton declined to dismiss charges against...

Canada's Constitutional Crisis Continues, Conservatives Call Coalition Calls ...

"The normally placid halls of Canada's Parliament were buzzing Thursday after Prime Minister Stephen Harper shut down the lawmaking body until Jan. 26, seeking to forestall a no-confidence vote he was sure to lose...

Thai airport blast kills activist

A blast has killed at least one Thai anti-government protester and wounded 22 others at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport, emergency officials have said."Local TV said a grenade had been fired at the domestic hub,...

Chavez is ready to do Putin act: Seek constitutional amendment to stay in power

" Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for reelection. Mr Chavez said he hoped to remain in power until 2021. His announcement comes after the president lost a constitutional referendum last year....

Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown urges high court to let Prop. 8 take effect

" Brown, whose office is supposed to defend the initiative, said the lawsuits raised issues of statewide importance that should be addressed by the state's highest court.   L.A. Now blog:...

Gay rights backers file 3 lawsuits challenging Prop. 8

Now that California's Proposition 8 has passed, which cancels the gay marriage ruling and nullifies all the marriages which have been performed - including that of Ellen DeGeneres - gay rights advocates are...

Bhutan crowns new king

Unlike the violent path full of blood bath their neighbour took to democracy in Nepal, The royals in Bhutan took steps to democracy and former king began the democratic reform process in 2005. The small...

Supreme Court rejects inmate's too-fat-to-execute appeal

Oy Vey!, please someone, hand me a gun, I'll make his execution nice and painless. You have to have your brains in tact to feel pain, a 50 cent bullet will take care of that. Would he like some cheese with his whine?"COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected...

Bolivian demonstators continue to block Santa Cruz roads

"Vice-President Garcia: Pacification and reestablishment of roads are up to CONALDE. La Paz, Sep 22 (ABI).- Dissolution of blocking roads in Santa Cruz and peace to "media luna" are in charge of Prefects met in...

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