Young Indian Politician gain YouTube fans with ardent speech

India is considered as the country of young population and there are some young lawmakers in the Indian Parliment. Although they don't get to play any decisive role in their party. But in the recently held nuclear...

Indian UPA government wins confidence vote

The ruling Indian United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress Party survived a confidence vote today. This victory ends speculations for an earlier call for elections this year. However, the...

Talks begin on Zimbabwe power-sharing deal

Talks began today between the Zimbabwean government and opposition parties. These talks are aimed at bringing an end to the country's political crisis and constant violence.Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai shook...

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Pump" rising Pain at the Pump

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Pump" ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad entitled "Pump." The ad highlights Barack Obama's opposition to...

South Africa: Plans for World Cup Prostitution Condemned

Plans by Durban to temporary legalize prostitution and "adult entertainment venues" is meeting with predictably vocal opposition. While this would be an easy way to generate tax-based revenue from an industry that will service (as it were) visiting sports fans anyway, I would...

Hezbollah Given Veto In Lebanese Unity Government

After a tense dispute which has lasted months, Hezbollah has been welcomed into a new Lebanese Unity Government which finally reflects the political realities within Lebanon.  This legitimization of Hezbollah...

Eritrea: Isaias Afwerki on the Path to Chaos

"It is now official: the ruling regime has spilled Eritrean blood fighting all our neighbors: Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti. In every case, the hot-headed and impulsive actions of the ruling regime harmed the interest of Eritrea and diminished its reputation. And in...

Malaysian Police lock Parliament, fearing opposition

Malaysian capital Kualalumpur has been turned into a fortress and even Parliament house has been locked down fearing the massive protest from Opposition leaders. "Malaysian police locked down Parliament on Monday with roadblocks and massive security to prevent an anticipated...

Venezuela opposition protests blacklist

"Thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital on Saturday to demand the Supreme Court overturn a "blacklist" blocking key opponents of President Hugo Chavez from running in upcoming elections.Chanting "freedom!"...

Venezuelan opposition demonstrated for corruption..pardon political exclusion

Today, Venezuelan opposition demonstrated at Caracas for corruption. They advocate the removal of an administrative measure barring 260 public servants who committed embezzlement and mismanagement from standing...

Zimbabwe Talks: Day Two

Talks between Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party and opposition MDC continue in Pretoria, South Africa, even as the United Nations delays a vote on further sanctions against Zimbabwe following the flawed election, in which the ruling party arrested, attacked and harassed...

Malaysia's PM 'to quit in 2010'

Malaysia's embattled Prime Minister has announced that he will step down in two years' time, leaving power to his deputy. However, the pressure upon him was to step down this year, and his deputy is also accused of...

South Africa ruling party backs Zimbabwe talks

As Zimbabwe announces that it will start a renewed crackdown on opposition leaders, lawmakers and activists in the coming days, South Africa's ruling party has turned on the pressure.."African National Congress leaders have urged President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to...

Sri Lankan general 'behind attacks'

Sri Lanka's top army officer has been accused of instigating attacks on reporter in the Island Country. Opposition leaders have accused Gen Sarath Fonseka of making plans of attacks behind reporters. But army spokesman Brig Udaya Nanayakkara denied the allegation and said...

Refugees Attacked by Armed Men Outside Zimbabwe Capital

UN should put this case into account....they need a shelter to live..."Armed men in Zimbabwe have attacked a group of internally displaced people outside the capital, Harare. The attack took place at a camp on...

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