Monthly Archives: March 2008
A financial …plan!
The US Treasury has revealed its blueprint for the biggest overhaul of regulation of the financial sector since the 1930s. Critics have said that the credit crunch and resultant market turmoil made a strong case for change. But Treasury Secretary … Continue reading
Waiting in Harare
Zimbabwe is standing on a “precipice” as official results from Saturday’s general election start to trickle in, the opposition has said. Senior Movement for Democratic Change official Tendai Biti says party leader Morgan Tsvangirai has won 60% of the vote, … Continue reading
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Turkish courts
Turkey’s constitutional court is expected to rule whether or not to hear a case aimed at closing down the country’s governing AK party. The chief prosecutor has filed a petition calling for the party to be closed for “anti-secular activities”. … Continue reading
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The Ovi magazine today
Noam Chomsky on the Politics of the Essence of the Human Mind by Emanuel L. Paparella Noam Chomsky is considered one of the pivotal linguists of our time. He follows a long heritage on the nature of language which begins … Continue reading
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Free Betancourt NOW!
A French plane and medical team have been put on standby in case the high-profile hostage Ingrid Betancourt, held by Colombian rebels, is released. The French president’s office said it was a “precautionary” move and there was no information to … Continue reading
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Monitors warn on Zimbabwe ‘delay’
Election observers in Zimbabwe have expressed concerns over “delays” in announcing official presidential poll results, amid fears of rigging. The head of one monitors’ group said he had “no doubt” officials now know most results. None have yet been … Continue reading
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Queen cancels diamond party because of the economic gloom
The Queen has cancelled a party to mark her diamond wedding anniversary because she felt it would be “inappropriate” to hold a lavish celebration with the country on the brink of recession. Guests at the party, which was due … Continue reading
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Obama Says Clinton Should Keep Running
Barack Obama refused Saturday to go along with other Democrats who are calling for Hillary Rodham Clinton to step away from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. “My attitude is Senator Clinton can run as long as she wants,” … Continue reading
Clinton rejects call to quit race
US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has rejected calls by supporters of her rival, Barack Obama, to abandon her campaign for the Democratic nomination. Senator Patrick Leahy, an influential Democrat and Obama supporter, had said that by remaining in the … Continue reading
Vote count in Zimbabwe
Vote counting is under way in Zimbabwe, with the main opposition MDC claiming it is winning the battle to oust President Robert Mugabe. The MDC said it was ahead in most constituencies but continues to fear the vote will … Continue reading
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