Russia OKs longer terms (The World) MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval Friday for extending presidential terms from four years to six — a move observers say could pave the way for Vladimir Putin to return to the presidency. Extending presidential term advances in Russia (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat) MOSCOW — Russian…
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Russian News Monitor – Russia OKs longer terms (The World)
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African News Update – Zimbabwe: ‘Food Relief Operators Are Overwhelmed’
Zimbabwe: ‘Food Relief Operators Are Overwhelmed’ Impatience among the hungry and food relief operations put on the back foot by a nearly three-month ban are complicating an already desperate situation as Zimbabwe barrels towards its peak food crisis, less than two months away. Zimbabwe: Process to Form New Government Begins PRESIDENT Mugabe has started the…
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China – There’s plenty to learn from Taiwan health care – Chincoteague Beacon
There’s plenty to learn from Taiwan health care – Chincoteague BeaconAl Redmer takes issue with my assertion that the U.S. health care system is broken. In the sense that we have skilled health care providers and all the best technology, I agree with him. However, we have 47 million uninsured and millions more Nissan to…
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Philippines – A must-see showdown among seasoned and emerging bands
A must-see showdown among seasoned and emerging bands Nescafé Soundskool is not just all about discovering the next big bands; it is also about giving music lovers the rare treat of watching the biggest names in music perform alongside the country’s m… Oscar’s joke fails to amuse Manny Manny Pacquiao somehow got his hand on…
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Iran News – Tehran asks U.S. to change policy towards Iran before talks (People’s Daily)
Tehran asks U.S. to change policy towards Iran before talks (People’s Daily) Tehran on Saturday asked Washington to change its policy towards Iran before holding talks between the two sides, saying “the talks is not the main issue, what is important is the change of U.S. policy towards Iran.” The official IRNA news agency quoted…
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Pakistan – Pakistan, U.S. reach tacit airstrike deal (Lawrence Journal-World)
Pakistan, U.S. reach tacit airstrike deal (Lawrence Journal-World) The United States and Pakistan reached tacit agreement in September on a don t-ask-don t-tell policy that allows unmanned Predator aircraft to attack suspected terrorist targets in rugged western Pakistan, according to senior officials in both countries. In recent months, the U.S. drones have fired missiles at…
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North Africa – Moroccan teenager convicted for offense to king (The Star)
Moroccan teenager convicted for offense to king (The Star) RABAT, Morocco (AP) – A Moroccan youth given a suspended prison sentence for scribbling that he preferred a football club to his king said Thursday he fears the ruling could jeopardize his professional future. Distribution channel for Thuraya handhelds extended in Egypt (AME Info) To further…
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Southeast Asia – Railway to link Laos to Thailand and Vietnam (Asia News Network)
Railway to link Laos to Thailand and Vietnam (Asia News Network) A Malaysian-based company plans to invest US$3 billion to construct a railway through Savannakhet province to link with railways in Thailand and Vietnam . Golf-Thai Chapchai moves three clear at Singapore Open (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News) By Peter Rutherford Vietnamese firm to explore…
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Southeast Asia – Australian PM influenced Indonesian president’s decision on East Timor (ABC Radio Australia)
Australian PM influenced Indonesian president’s decision on East Timor (ABC Radio Australia) The former Indonesian President, B.J. Progress in Thai-Cambodia talks (Thailandnews.net) Thailand and Cambodia have pledged to begin placing markers along their common border and withdraw troops from around a disputed temple. The move came in a meeting of foreign ministers aimed at preve……
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Somalia – Somali radical Islamists capture port town (The Post-Standard)
Somali radical Islamists capture port town (The Post-Standard) MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) A radical Islamic group seized another Somali port town Saturday, consolidating its control over a southwestern region that borders the Somali capital. Islamist rebels whip 32 dancers in Somalia (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Islamist insurgents whipped 32 people in Somalia Saturday after arresting them…
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