Harpers Economic Report Card-Igantieff to respond today

Canadians may know later on today if they will be heading for a Federal Election.  The Leader of the Liberal Party Michael Ignatieff is to announce today whether or not he will support the conservative...

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...

First Live Broadcast of British Parliament on this day in 1975

This day in British Parliament´s history is very important because it came to houses via the radio. From this moment people could listen to, analyse and be in a process of preparing laws. "The first live...

Bring on the BNP - out of the shadows

" I detest fascism and hate racism. But the election for the first time of two members of the British National Party (BNP) to the European Parliament I welcome, rather than oppose for knee jerk emotional reasons. Democracy isn't  always pretty. As chief Times leader...

Voting in 19 EU states for Parliament

"Voting in 19 EU states for Parliament The bulk of EU member states go to the polls today in the European Parliament elections. Voters in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Estonia,...

Indian lower house of the Parliament to get first woman speaker

64 year old Meira Kumar, A diplomat turned politician and 5 times MP is becoming the first women speaker of the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha.This decision came as a surprise to many political...

Is this divorce time for the 'Mother of all parliaments'?

It has been a sad week for politics in London as scadals have plagued both houses of the British government. New Labour it seems is tainted with old fashioned sleaze as they wilt under daily allegations of misdeeds in Members expenses. Although MP's expnses were due to be...

Female Activist / Politician Murdered in Afghanistan

A Provincial Government official who was a women's rights campaigner was gunned down outside her home in Kandahar city on Sunday, in yet another blow to the advancement of women in Afghanistan. Sitara Achakzai was...

Saakashvili is betraying the Rose Revolution, says opposition

Agitation boils in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi as opposition protesters demand resignation of the country's President Mikheil Saakashvili. Today marks the third day of rallies organized by the coalition of opposition parties that drew thousands of people out on the...

Malaya PM Najib Razak 28-member Cabinet

Prime Minister Najib Razak, has kept the finance portfolio with himself installed senior party loyalists at other key ministries. New Cabinet took the oath of office in the presence of Malaysia's King Sultan Mizan...

North Korea's Kim Jong-Il Returns to Public Eye

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has appeared made his first major appearance since his suspected stroke last year.  Mr Kim presided over a session of the North Korean parliament. His appearance comes just days after the country launched a long-range rocket, to widespread...

Netanyahu's large Cabinet sworn in today in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu's large Cabinet was sworn in today in Israel, however there are signs already that the political road may be a bit rocky. He took office today amid some heckles, while Arab lawmakers sought to find a more 'permanent arrangement' for limited Palestinian...

Earth Hour 2009: Lights out across the World 8:30-9:30

Earth Hour 2009 took place in major cities around the world, and thousands of lights went out from 8:30 to 9:30pm to help raise awareness about climate change. Over a billion people took part in Earth Hour 2009. ...

Kyrgyz Parliament votes to close down U.S. air base

Kyrgyz Parliament voted in favour of shutting down U.S.-operated Manas air base. Americans now have 180 days to vacate the base’s premises and transfer 1000 of its military personnel elsewhere. The base used to...

Obama's daybook: How the president will spend his time in Canada

President Obama's trip to Canada on Thursday includes a walk through Parliament, lunch and a meeting at the airport with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.   I'd like to recommend a visit to CBC's...

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