TruemorsMartial law in Maguindanao?
I really hate to see military power wilded in such away, but possibly its the only answer to rid this area of private armies. But isn't the military and the police already trying to do just that? " A congressman asked yesterday President Arroyo to declare martial law in...
Bizarre candidates kick off Philippine election race
Well its official pre-election time here in the Philippines, guns are being oils and bola's sharpend. Already 21 people have been murdered in the name of politics. Mad men and women, and people that just want to... Abdullah Quits, Karzai Secure, US Approves:Afghanistan
The voting drama seems to be ending in Kabul, former foreign minister and presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah quit the contest, scheduled this week. This move removed the hurdle from the path of Karzai. Meanwhile White House approved the move. " President Hamid Karzai... 
Afghanistan elections:- live as it happens
"Millions of Afghans are expected to cast their ballots, but the Taliban have vowed to wreck the poll and there have been allegations of rife voter fraud. We'll follow Afghanistan's presidential election with...
Man carries assault rifle to Obama protest -- and it's legal
"Phoenix, Arizona, man standing with other protesters, with the rifle slung over his right shoulder. Phoenix police said about a dozen people carrying weapons while peacefully demonstrating."It was a group... 
Afghanistan Election: Taliban Threaten to Mutilate Voters
Thursday's presidential election in Afghanistan is likely to yield a low voter turnout, as Taliban has threatened to cut off the fingers, noses and ears of anyone who dares to enter a polling station. The Taliban are particularly strong in the Pashtun-areas of Afghanistan,...
RP seizes $10.4 million smuggled diamonds
" MANILA -- A British woman has been arrested for allegedly smuggling $10.4 million worth of diamonds into the Philippines, an official said Friday. Officers from the presidential anti-smuggling group arrested... 
Report- 2012 Match-ups: Obama, Romney Tied at 45%
It has not been a good week for President Obama. A Washington Post-ABC News poll says a majority of Americans don't want health care reform. That is down from the high fifties just 4 weeks... 
Obama Reaches Low Point in Daily Gallup Poll
President Obama has beenin office 6 months. It seems the honeymoon is over. People are seeing no improvements or change and sme are holdingObama responsible."Obama's approval rating has dropped to 56... 
No Obamamania in Russia?
Barack Obama's visits at home and abroad have garnered adoring crowds and cheers during his visits. But in Russia, there was no cheering crowds, but just some smiles and waves, perhaps the reflection of... 
Sri Lankan military maintains fishing restrictions in the north
The Colombo media reported that Sri Lankan government had removed the wartime fishing restrictions. This had come after a fishermen's meeting organized as part of the government's campaign to boost its image. This meeting was attended by several government officials,... 
Obama praise for Iran's Mousavi
" US President Barack Obama has praised the opposition candidate in Iran's disputed presidential election. Mr Obama said Mir Hossein Mousavi had captured the imagination of groups in Iran that were interested in... Iranian Cleric Urges Harsh Punishment - Where is Obama?
"EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of... 
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Why Obama’s big economic gamble is failing?
" A string of new polls seems to show that America’s belief in the wonder-working power of Obamanomics has begun to fade. A Pew poll found President Obama’s economic approval rating has fallen to 52...
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