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Turkish court annuls Muslim headscarf reform
Apparently the issue about the wearing of head scarves in the classroom being a problem in Ireland was a story created by the media nevertheless there are now many people jumping on the bandwagon. Today (19th. July)... Storm clouds gather over South African land reform
Benin's summary:Chido analyzes an article that appeared in the BBC talking about how land, farming, politics, and race collide in South Africa. He reminds us that land is a rather touchy subject not just in Zimbabwe, but for the most part across Sub Saharan... Belgian PM offers his resignation
After failing to bring the promised devolved powers for regional governments Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has resigned just ahead of a state reform deal in the parliament on Tuesday. "Belgian Prime... Makers Knew Katrina FEMA Trailers Were Tainted
Employees working on the tainted FEMA trailers issued to victims of Hurricane Katrina were suffering from nose bleeds, dizziness and bleeding ears, all effects of formaldehyde exposure - months before they sold them. A new report by the House Oversight and Government Reform... US and EU urged to cut biofuels
G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general also... McCain: Border fence first, then reform
"I believe we must have comprehensive immigration reform. The American people want our borders secured first," McCain said during a news conference in Mexico City. "That will require some walls. It will require... Obama, McCain Spar over Immigration
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Sway to get the Ethnic Vote is underway as two Presidential candidates fight to get elected as President. It seems both are trying to top one another in who is the more... Obama Unites Liberal Media Against Him For The Moment; June 19 Campaign Gaffe...
YESTERDAY Senator Barack Obama, the Democrat presumptive nominee for President of the United States, did something no one predicted and if anyone had on Wednesday that person would have been laughed out of Washington DC. Yesterday Mr. Obama seemed to earn the wrath... EU Lifts Cuba Sanctions
EU members have voted to remove sanctions imposed against Cuba in 2003. Although the sanctions were suspended in 2005, today's vote confirms that they will be fully and officially abolished, in order "to encourage more reforms by President Raul Castro"."The European Union... President Felipe Calderón signed Constitutional Reform Decree to guarantee ...
It used to be "guilty until proven innocent" and the public was not allowed to observe trials. "President Felipe Calderón on Tuesday signed legislation designed to fundamentally change Mexico's much-criticized...Out of Egypt-A Voice of Reason
"In Focus: From Abu-Fana to Al-Burullus Opinion By Khalil Al-Anani, June 10, 2008Egypt is boiling; this is the least one can say of the general conditions in Egypt. From Abu-Fana monastery, which witnessed violent clashes between Muslims and Copts less than two weeks ago, to... BBC uncovers lost Iraq billions
"BBC NewsHenry WaxmanWaxman: "It may well turn out to be the largest war profiteering in history."A BBC investigation estimates that around $23bn (£11.75bn) may have been lost, stolen or just not properly accounted... Bill Moyers –The Freedom That Makes Freedom Possible
A warning from the great journalist Bill Moyers, one of American's leading champions of freedom of the press. A "mighty armada of power and influence" threatens all of our freedoms. –This metaphor conjures up hope... MEDIA REFORM: Dan Rather Slams Corporate News
The following are EXCERPTS from Dan Rather's prepared remarks at the National Conference for Media Reform hosted by Free Press. He's not really saying anything new. The important thing is that his remarks are... Senator Baucus Unveils the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers A...
On June 6, 2008, Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Max Baucus, issued a Press Release and a section-by-section summary of the long awaited Medicare reform legislation.
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