India - Communists face defeat in Bengal by-Elections.

Indian communists suffered another defeat in their once strong-hold, West Bengal in the recently concluded by-elections. Both constituencies in which the by-polls conducted, the communist supported candidates are defeated by the candidates of Trinamul Congress with a higher...

Japan’s PM Taro Aso Dissolves Parliament

Japan’s PM Taro Aso has decided to dissolve Japan's Parliament as early as next week and called for the general elections to be held on August 30, 2009. The announcement comes in the wake of Sunday's defeat of the ruling coalition of Japan's PM against the Democratic Party...

Indian Election: Left parties has suffered major setback

One of the biggest reliefs this elections brought was the defeat of Communist parties of India. Still believing in the Stalinistic and Maoistic values, shedding tear for the lost red empire called "Soviet Union"...

Younis Khan is new Pakistan cricket captain

Younus Khan has replaced Shoaib Malik as the captain of the Pakistan team following their record defeat in a one-day international.Malik was appointed captain after the 2007 World Cup campaign and was told in...

Islamists Overrun Somalia City as Ethiopians Leave

.Somalia may be a lost cause for anyone. With Ethiopia withdrawing likely no one else will try." Islamist insurgents took over the city that houses Somalia’s Parliament on Monday, just hours after Ethiopian...

Fighting threatens Sri Lankan civilians

In this war, as in mostwars it is the civilians who suffer the most.Very sad."But as the military advances rapidly, human rights groups and humanitarian agencies have raised the alarm over the fate of ...

Defeating the result and the cause of war - Role of the mass movement

"Although under-presented, manipulated and used, masses of Sri Lanka had always acted and would act an important role in solving the social aspect of this conflict. To be direct, a political solution implemented overlooking the masses or without adequate participation of the...

PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan

"PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan Dion quotes 2005 Harper letter decrying government delays of confidence votes Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 | 4:42 PM ET Comments474Recommend485 CBC News Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion...

The media and the Venezuelan elections

US media covers Chavez victory and calls it a defeat

Obama 'to curb role of lobbyists'

Even before Barack Obama has formally taken over the Presidency of the US, he has given indication of  reversal of many of President Bush's actions and executive orders. President elect's office has also come...

US-Iraq troop deal "crushing defeat" for Bush

This is not something we are seeing much coverage of."In an article on ipsnews.net, journalist and investigative historian Gareth Porter analyzed the final draft of the US Iraq Status of Forces Agreement on the US...

India crush Australia in Mohali to take 1-0 lead

India has defeated visiting Australian team with a historic margin. It is great feat for Indian team to trounce world champion.To track real-time reaction from the fans, or get the latest news from the match,...

Congress leaders optimistic on revived bailout

" WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional leaders said that adding tax breaks and increasing federal deposit insurance should improve chances a $700 billion financial rescue plan will pass the Senate Wednesday...

Paes-Dlouhy win Thailand Open

"Top seeded Indo-Czech pair of Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy won the Thailand Open doubles title beating unseeded American duo of Scott Lipsky and David Martin 6-4, 7-6 on Sunday. Earlier, Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy stormed into the summit clash of the Thailand Open after...

Australia A thump India A in final

"India A’s batting line-up failed miserably as the hosts crashed to a humiliating 156-run defeat against Australia A in the final of the triangular cricket tournament here on Friday. Much was expected from the Indian team, after its three consecutive wins in the league...

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