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01 Aug 2009 20:55

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World: Corazon Aquino’s son: She respected the rights of everyone equally

  • She really put into practice defending not only the rights of her friends but even those who would oppose you, relinquishing her power as fast as possible with adoption of the 1987 constitution. And, then, I can go on and on.
  • Filipino Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III • On his mother, former president Corazon Aquino, who died Saturday after a long bout with colon cancer. Aquino’s role in a quiet revolution that overtook the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos was considered one of the most impressive political feats of the 20th century. • source
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01 Aug 2009 11:21

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World: Corazon Aquino: A Filipino leader for the people, dead at 76

After her husband was assassinated, Aquino started a march to become president of the Philippines, successfully leading the country through turmoil. source
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05 Jul 2009 10:38

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World: Manuel Zelaya’s return to Honduras could lead to a “bloodbath”

  • Do not bring weapons. Practice what I have always preached, which is non-violence. Let them be the ones who use violence, weapons and repression.
  • Jose Manuel Zelaya • In a message to supporters asking them to join him on his return to Honduras later today. Zelaya will be flying in with the leaders of two Central American countries, and Honduras has threatened to do everything in his power to prevent him from coming in. As tensions are running high, it may be a bad time for him to show up. “We think that a return to the country at the moment could provoke a bloodbath,” said Tegucigalpa Archbishop Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez. The cardinal has asked the former president to stay away. • source
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28 Jun 2009 11:38

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World: Wanna make some quick cash? Bring Baitullah Mehsud to justice

  • $615,000 if you nab the Taliban leader source
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14 Jun 2009 10:51

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World: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a cold, callous leader

  • Some believed they would win, and then they got angry. It has no legal credibility. It is like the passions after a football match. It is not important from my point of view.
  • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Describing the massive protests that took place after he won the election in Iran on Friday – with many believing that the results were rigged. Here’s our question: What kind of leader, knowing he faces a number of people angry about his victory, says something like this? • source
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02 Jun 2009 22:54

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World: North Korea’s heir apparent is a chip off the old Kim Jong block

Kim Jong Il’s former personal chef describes 25-year-old Kim Jong Un as being just like his dad. Oh crap. source
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17 Apr 2009 09:33

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U.S., World: Alright, Obama. Cuba’s ready to talk. Your move.

  • Lower restrictions Earlier this week, as promised, the Obama administration loosened travel restrictions for people with family in the communist nation. It’s a baby step to much looser restrictions, by the way. source
  • Lower restrictions Earlier this week, as promised, the Obama administration loosened travel restrictions for people with family in the communist nation. It’s a baby step to much looser restrictions, by the way.
  • Raul wants to talk Raul Castro, brother of Fidel and Cuba’s current leader, has taken this overture as a chance to thaw things. Castro said “that we are prepared, wherever they want, to discuss everything.” source
  • Lower restrictions Earlier this week, as promised, the Obama administration loosened travel restrictions for people with family in the communist nation. It’s a baby step to much looser restrictions, by the way.
  • Raul wants to talk Raul Castro, brother of Fidel and Cuba’s current leader, has taken this overture as a chance to thaw things. Castro said “that we are prepared, wherever they want, to discuss everything.”
  • A crazy history It won’t be easy. In the 50 years since Fidel Castro first led Cuba, the relationship with the U.S. has been icy at best. That trade embargo hasn’t helped, but this could be the turning point. source
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12 Apr 2009 09:55

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World: Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, on getting attacked

  • I believe the people have seen what happened to me. They have seen that the protesters were trying to hurt me and smash the car.
  • Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva • Who barely made it out of a tense situation alive. Protesters have been calling for a dissolution of the government for days. Despite the scene, Thai troops – who are out and about, with tanks in tow – have not directly taken on the protesters. Abhisit says he will do his best to bring peace to the situation and restore order. • source
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18 Mar 2009 10:06

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World: Madagascar’s new installed leader looks like he’s 16

Andry Rajoelina is a former DJ who owns a TV station. He’s 34. Now he runs a country. Crazy. source
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15 Feb 2009 09:05

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World: Today, Venezuelans decide if Hugo Chavez sticks around

  • Term limits? Who needs ‘em? Just to make sure everyone was awake, loud bugles woke up people in Venezuela reminding them that today, they vote on whether President Hugo Chavez can get term limits removed so he can stay in power for decades if he so chooses. People in the country are split on the vote. If Chavez loses, he could have to leave office in 2013. source
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