politics (popular)

Deaths reported in Tibet protests

cleopatra — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:10:44 -0700

Clashes between protesters and security forces in Tibet's main city of Lhasa have left at least two people dead, according to reports.

Iraq on alert for Shia festival

cleopatra — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:37:43 -0800

The Iraqi authorities have stepped up security as Shia Muslims gather to mark the end of Ashura - one of the holiest events in the Shia calendar.

Over 100 anti-war protesters arrested at NATO HQ

kukorica — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:04:37 -0700

Around 100 anti-war protesters were arrested trying to force their way into NATO's headquarters in Belgium on Saturday, police said.

Bhutto's niece wants end to 'dynastic' politics

cleopatra — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:35:33 -0800

KARACHI, Pakistan (CNN) -- Some of the toughest criticism of Pakistan's pro-democracy movement comes from an unlikely source: the 25-year-old niece of Benazir Bhutto, who says Pakistani party politics

Opposition cries foul as Zimbabwe votes

cleopatra — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:54:48 -0700

Zimbabwe's main opposition party alleged widespread irregularities Saturday as large numbers of voters turned out for elections that will decide the future of longtime President Robert Mugabe.

Serbian voters choosing president

cleopatra — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:52:16 -0800

Voting has begun in Serbia's run-off presidential election, seen as key to the country's future, with the two candidates level in opinion polls.

Inside Guantánamo with Detainee 061

tamas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:49:45 -0700

The Pentagon knew that Murat Kurnaz was an innocent man at Guantánamo Bay, but they kept him there for five years anyway. This is his story.

Putin vows 'arms race' response

cleopatra — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:10:29 -0800

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the world is engaged in a new arms race and Nato is failing to accommodate Russia's concerns.

Obama meets afghani president, Karzai

facebook — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:36:43 -0700

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks Sunday with its Western-backed leader and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if elected, an Afg

Kosovo promises protection for minorities

cleopatra — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:16:54 -0800

(CNN) -- Kosovo's prime minister vowed Friday that the rights of minorities will be protected after the province declares independence, but stopped short of naming a date for the announcement.