The battle for Afghan hearts and minds

Yes and what do the humble farmers and herders think about this war to free them from the control of the Taliban? Well its really a different opinion than one would get from the town folk. now America's plan...

World's Most Inclusive Elected Assembly

First published in www.groundreport.com The Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Prachanda, inaugurating the Bhumya festival of the Magar community in Kathmandu said today that Nepal's recently elected constituent assembly is the most inclusive in the world. He...

Stealing The 2008 Vote

More shenanigans:"If you thought Tom DeLay's Texas gerrymandering scam in 2003 was bad, just wait. Now partisans are seeking to steal the 2008 presidential election. It's that serious. Taking advantage of the frustration their supporters understandably feel about their...

Big Storms Hit OK, Thousands WIthout Power

Big thunderstorms rumbled through Oklahoma this morning, with high winds and lightning cutting off power to thousands of locals. "A major complex of thunderstorms developed late Tuesday over north-central...

Fijian Army Controls Suva, Stops Government From Operating

"Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Fiji's army took control of the capital, Suva, as Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said he was powerless to prevent the military staging a coup. ``Effectively I am isolated,'' Qarase said in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio, adding he...

A World Of Somalia Warlords And Worship.

"A conversation with a young Muslim refugee introduces Regina Lane to a world of Somali warlords and worship; a life full of poetry and pain; and a heart of kindness and compassion. In my recent work, I have been advocating for action on climate change. Recognising the...

Power slowly returning in NYC, but anger stays high

"After a week of being powerless or near powerless, thousands of Queens homes and businesses are starting to power back up, but it almost feels like too little, too late. It's already been a week of no food, no...

Powerless in Capital

"At least four power units are not functioning for the past few days, leading to a shortage of over 400 MW in power generation."

There's a problem with the electricity supply in Baghdad

Children have to do their homework by oil lamps. Electricity output has dipped to its lowest point in three years. This is just not good enough.

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