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Egyptians head to polls in final round of landmark vote
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Egyptians headed to the polls again on Wednesday in the final round of a phased election to choose the first parliament since a popular uprising toppled Hosni Mubarak in February.
Culture minister: Surprisingly versatile
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2011
» Daughter-in-law of Chonburi strongman Kamnan Poh, youngest female minister at 35, jumped from full-time housewife to promising politician overnight.
Needed: lessons in democracy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2011
» During previous protests outside parliament, red-shirt demonstrators called for the resignation of a government they said came to power undemocratically. They are now being accused of being undemocratic themselves.
Yingluck takes command
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2011
» With her husband and young son looking on, new prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra pledged allegiance to the monarchy and her full commitment towards working in the best interests of the country.
PM-elect Yingluck Shinawatra (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2011
» The Thai parliament has elected Yingluck Shinawatra as Thailand's first female prime minister. All that remains now is endorsement by His Majesty the King
Reform of Police and Judiciary
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2011
» "There is no peace without justice," the red-shirt catchphrase proclaims, but in Sunday's election no party has dared touch the real obstacles to justice.