Taiwan’s justice minister resigns over ‘no execution’ vow (AFP)
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AFP - Taiwan's justice minister has resigned after she attracted a storm of criticism over a vow not to order any executions during her term, an official said Friday.
Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in (AP)
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AP - The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him.
Biden wants direct talks by summer – Jerusalem Post
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 ABC News | Biden wants direct talks by summer Jerusalem Post Soon after US Vice President Joe Biden left for Jordan on Thursday, senior Israeli officials said they anticipate the proximity talks with the Palestinians will begin soon, because Biden made clear to the PA ... US urges 'prompt' Middle East talks Israel believes East Jerusalem row won't stop Mideast talks US says no indication of Palestinians quitting peace talks |
Ukraine’s President Forms a Coalition in Parliament – New York Times
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 Reuters | Ukraine's President Forms a Coalition in Parliament New York Times MOSCOW — The new Ukrainian president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, put together a coalition in Parliament on Thursday, allowing him to consolidate control over the government and avoid new elections that could have created renewed ... Backgrounder: Ukraine's political system Ukraine's New 'Azarov Era' Betokens Stable Politics, IMF Loan Ukraine creates new ruling coalition, gets new PM |
Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in – The Associated Press
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 CBC.ca | Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in The Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile — The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him. People in the balconies of the vast congressional hall in coastal ... Chile's president assumes power in austere, post-quake ceremony Chile lifts tsunami alert on coast after tremors Strong aftershocks mark Sebastián Piñera's first moments in office |
Arab Americans Organize to Get Counted in Census (OneWorld.net)
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Thailand braces for anti-government protest (AP)
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AP - The Thai capital braced for possible violence as anti-government activists launched Friday what they hope will be one of the country's biggest protests in an effort to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections.
Ayad Allawi accuses Nouri al-Maliki’s group of fraud in bid to retain power – Times Online
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 Reuters | Ayad Allawi accuses Nouri al-Maliki's group of fraud in bid to retain power Times Online The threat of violent protests loomed over Iraq yesterday as the country's leading opposition politician said that there was widespread fraud in last week's elections. Ayad Allawi told Western officials that aides to Nouri al-Maliki, the Prime Minister ... Once-dominant Sunnis anxiously watch as Iraq votes are tallied Centrist Groups Take Early Lead in Iraq Vote Iraq releases early election results |
Give players input into captaincy – Murray (AFP)
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AFP - If Britain's embarrassing Davis Cup loss to Lithuania ends up costing John Lloyd the captaincy, Andy Murray thinks players should have a say in his replacement.
In Mexico, gay couples celebrate historic weddings (AP)
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AP - Two glowing brides in matching white gowns and four other same-sex couples made history in Mexico City on Thursday as they wed under Latin America's first law that explicitly approves gay marriage.
