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Putin's liberal challenger faces poll exclusion
AFP, Published on 24/01/2012
» Liberal leader Grigory Yavlinsky is likely to be excluded from the Russian presidential race, election officials said Tuesday, in a move that will undermine the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin's historic comeback.
Pakistan PM agrees to appear on contempt rap
AFP, Published on 16/01/2012
» Pakistan's beleaguered premier on Monday agreed to appear in court to face a contempt notice served on him for failing to re-open corruption cases, including proceedings against the president.
S. Korea rocked by cash-for-vote scandal
AFP, Published on 11/01/2012
» South Korean prosecutors Wednesday raided the home of a former aide to parliament Speaker Park Hee-Tae amid a bribery scandal rocking the ruling conservative party before elections this year.
"Fruitful" talks in Indonesia
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/04/2011
» Border talks between Thai and Cambodian diplomats are taking place in what was described as a "good" atmosphere.
Canada vows no limits on Internet downloads
AFP, Published on 04/02/2011
» Canada's industry minister vowed Thursday to overturn a regulatory ruling that effectively put an end to small Internet service providers offering unlimited downloads.
No claims of victory
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2010
» PAD turnout outside parliament was low while inside, the government was attacked for being insincere but the opposition had little chance of getting what it wanted.
Is jail next for Jatuporn?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/11/2010
» Jatuporn Prompan’s parliamentary immunity ends shortly and with it his freedom may end as well.