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Karzai Rival Says He Is Withdrawing From Runoff

This causes a big problem for President Obama, without an elected government Afghanistan can not be handed over. " KABUL, Afghanistan — Abdullah Abdullah, the chief rival to President Hamid Karzai,...

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created by Babel-Fish | 7 wks ago | updated 7 wks ago
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New Orleans reelects indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson

"U.S. Rep. William Jefferson""With his trial on federal corruption charges looming and questions swirling about his effectiveness in Congress, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson cruised to an easy victory Tuesday in the Democratic Party runoff for the 2nd Congressional District. "I...

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200 Seek Refuge at U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe

As the saga of Zimbabwe's widely-condemned elections continues, more than 200 hundred opposition supporters have taken refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Harare, in a bid to remain protected from the state-sponsored,...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Morgan Tsvangirai, President Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change, Sydney August 2007

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Tsvangirai rules out African Union call for power-sharing deal with Mugabe

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have ruled out any kind of reconcilation with Mugabe government. He also rejected any mediation conducted solely by South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, who the...

created by Sanjay Jha | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Mugabe can be halted: Precision assault would work

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Mugabe can be halted: Precision assault would work

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIf it is true Non African countries are afraid of interferring in eradicating Mugabe for fear of being called Racist, is a new one on me? I never knew Non African...

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created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Morgan Tsvangirai on the run from Mugabe

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Nations rally to blast discredited Zimbabwe election

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYa know, Mugabe said only God could remove him from office, now perhaps there are some in this world, who feel they speak for God and are biding their time to show...

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created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Takes Refuge in Dutch Embassy

After months of violence and the raid of his headquarters today, where 60 people were arrested, Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai announced he would not run in the election and took refuge at the Dutch embassy in Harare.Fearing more violent repercussions,...

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created by Rob Walker | 1 year ago
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Robert Mugabe Threatens Violence If He Loses Election

"Mugabe said the veterans of the war of independence in 1980 had approached him after the first round of voting in March and threatened to take up arms again if opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai wins the June 27 runoff."

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Zimbabwe detains opposition leaders

"The standard-bearer for Zimbabwe's opposition was twice detained by the police on Thursday, and one of his most important deputies was arrested to face treason charges. The events underscored the daunting obstacles to campaigning against President Robert Mugabe in the two...

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Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai rejects unity government

Morgan Tsvangirai rejected a call today for a national unity government in Zimbabwe, as he said his party was sure to win the election despite the continuing violence and problems his campaign has been...

created by Amy Judd | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Zimbabwe opposition rallies banned

Morgan Tsvangirai was stopped at two roadblocks while trying to campaign in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city. "HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Police briefly detained Zimbabwe's opposition presidential candidate Friday for the second time this week and told him the party's...

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created by Rachel Nixon | 1 year ago
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Mugabe backers assault US, British diplomat convoy

A mob of Zimbabwe war veterans assaulted a convoy of American and British diplomats earlier today, beating a local staffer, slashing tires and threatening to burn the envoys.This group is a mob of often violent...

created by Amy Judd | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Former NBA star set to become mayor in Sacramento

The Sacramento mayoral election looks headed to a runoff which former NBA star and Democratic candidate Kevin Johnson is likely to win." In his first-ever drive for elected office, former NBA star Kevin Johnson...

created by Dave Keating | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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GOP Stunned By Loss in Mississippi

"In a major blow to national Republicans, a Mississippi congressional seat that once voted for President Bush by a twenty-five point margin elected a Democrat on Tuesday. Prentiss County Chancery Clerk Travis Childers beat out Republican candidate Greg Davis, the mayor of...

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Oklahoma 19-year-old named town's mayor

A 19-year-old freshman Sooner was elected mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Muskogee has a population of just over 38,000. Even though only 19, John Tyler Hammons is not the youngest to ever be elected...

created by poolparty | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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