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Top Politics Stories
Where does health care reform standThe House on Sunday passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences between the Senate bill and the one it passed last year.
Obama's Kabul Surprise.
President meets with Afghan leaders, McChrystal and American troops in top-secret trip to warzone
• Afghan Government Reports 6 Civilian Deaths
• Details Emerge in Death of Afghan CIA Detainee
After Health Care Bill, Questions About Health Care Access.
Pope Opens Holy Week Amid Sex Abuse Crisis.
On Surprise Afghanistan Visit, Obama Assures Troops, 'America Does Not Quit'Palin: Love Her or Hate Her, She's Here to StayGood Governing? There's an App for That Science Opens Christianity's Biggest MysteriesLawsuit:
Moms Fired by Banks for Having Kids Marijuana
Mogul Pushes Legalization
Tiny Town Frozen in Time Draws Millions of Visitors
Hungry Miffed as Farmers Destroy StrawberriesInsurer:
Newborn Has Pre-Existing Conditions
10 states to sue over health bill Ten states plan to file a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the new health care reform bill, Florida's attorney general announced Monday. Boehner's fiery plea to House .
Head of Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund missing Allawi's coalition wins most seats in Iraq U.S., Russia OK nuclear cuts .
At least 32 die in Iraq market blasts .
Mexican Catholic order's founder abused boys, sect admits 2 Israeli soldiers, 2 Palestinians killed in Gaza clash 40 escape Mexico prison Mexico drug cartels extend reach in U.S. 26 killed in Pakistan battle .
Chinese Carmaker to Buy Volvo From Ford.
Netanyahu Tries to Play Down Tensions With U.S.
- Iran Suspected of Planning More Nuclear Sites.
Abuse Victims May Bring Suits Against Vatican.
- Pope Opens Solemn Holy Week Amid Abuse Crisis.
Workers Right Crane That Struck NYC Building.
321 Civilians Killed in 2009 Congo Massacre.
GOP Candidates Court Tea Party Voters in Nevada.
- Palin Leads Rally in Reid's Backyard
Family Rejoices at Release of Contractor in Iraq.
Abu Dhabi Investment Tycoon Missing After Crash.
Debate Rages on Death Penalty Costs.
Is Death Penalty Worth the Price?
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized.
Drug Czar Says U.S. Shares Blame.
Seven Arrested in Midwest Pipe Bomb Sweep
Officials: Husband Shot Ex Ga. Lawmaker in the Back .
Lawmakers Set to Sell Their Version of Health Law.
- Obama Uses Recess Appointments to Fill 15 Posts
- GOP: Business as Usual in Judicial Decisions
Police Shoot, Kill Ax-Wielding Man at Calif. Market
Butler to Final 4 W.Va. Too
Double suicide bombings kill 38 on Moscow subway
SKorean defense min: Warship may have struck mineTreasury to sell its Citi shares, may yield $7.5B profit
The 'Salt Pit': A cautionary tale from a CIA prison
In Texas, fear follows Mexicans who flee drug warAnalysis:
Why the census misreads Hispanic, Arab Americans
China slaps Rio employees with up to 14 years jail.
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
BUSINESS
Chinese Company takes over Volvo.
Europe 'must act' on Greek debt .
Pound falls on 'recession risk'
Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price.
China's One-Child Policy Set to End.
.
TECHNOLOGY
US moots official data 'YouTube'
Smartphone web use abroad warning .
ENTERTAINMENT
HEALTH
Dengue Fever rampant in South Asia.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Consortium wins big weather prize
Ice mission given lift-off date
AROUND THE WORLD NOW
AFRICA
War is Boring: Disputes Threaten Chad-Sudan Peace Deal
On April 16, a Chadian helicopter with at least three people aboard crashed in Adre, a town abutting the border with Sudan in the desert region shared by the two countries. One person died in the crash, while two were injured. The incident was an unwelcome reminder of five years of conflict between the two impoverished nations -- even as that conflict finally shows signs of winding down.
Kenya: Rounding the Corner back to Democracy?
In a country where political intrigue has often substituted for governance, Kenya's two-year-old National Accord offered a pragmatic solution to ending post-election violence and restoring democratic rule. Now the possibility of a new constitution offers hope for Kenya, but the tradition of "winner-take-all" politics -- as well as the accompanying fears of "loser-lose-all" outcomes -- is proving tough to leave behind.
AMERICAS
It is a real political victory for Obama.Obama's presidency received a much needed boost from passage of the legislation, which would touch the lives of nearly every American.Obama signed the larger bill early this week.
U.S. warns ships off Yemen's coast of possible al Qaeda attack.
Congress' next step in creating jobs.
Crisis in the health care industry: the long term care dilemma.
PWN Spotlights an issue that touches everyone and helps an HMO (SCAN) get national legislation passed. Congressman Bill Thomas and Senator Jay Rockefeller are interviewed by PWN's senior correspondent in Washington.
Abolishing the IRS
Abolishing the IRS - How it could actually happen!
For years, the U.S. income tax system has come under varying levels of scrutiny. One group, Citizens for an Alternative Tax System (CATS) believes they finally have the right answer.
Democrats will get a boost if the Tea Party movement fields its own candidates in the midterm elections, a new poll indicates.
Pawlenty no long attending SRLC
Economy remains top concern, poll shows
Romney gets behind health care repeal push
White House shrugs off Biden F-Bomb
The Realist Prism: An Iran BRIC-bat for Obama
The IBSA and BRIC summit meetings held last week in Brasilia seem to confirm that any Iran sanctions resolution likely to secure passage in the United Nations Security Council will not live up to the Obama administration's expectations. Given the emerging consensus among the leaders of the emerging "world without the West," it is clear that President Barack Obama's "Plan A" is not surviving contact with the enemy.
US, Russia agree on arms treaty
Democrats, Republicans spar over Obama's recess appointments Axelrod: still no date for closing Guantanamo Bay facility Obama appointment to labor board sparks opposition Palin opens Tea Party protest in Reid's hometown Barbara Bush admitted to hospital Civil rights activist Dorothy Height in 'very serious' condition Official: Pediatrician in line to head Medicare, Medicaid Harding withdraws from consideration as TSA chief U.S.-Russia reach new arms control deal Christians from political left and right sign 'Civility Covenant'
MOSCOW – The United States and Russia have reached an agreement on "all documents" necessary to sign a new nuclear arms treaty, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, but he stopped short of saying both sides are ready to sign.
ASIA-PACIFIC
SINKING OF SOUTH KOREA SHIP
A South Korean naval ship was sinking on Friday night with more than 100 people on board, but officials played down earlier suggestions that it may have been the result of an attack by North .
EUROPE
In Germany, Local Election Could Have Global Impact
On May 9, voters in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia take to the polls to decide what in the past has typically been a quiet, local parliamentary election. This year, however, is different. A loss for Chancellor Angela Merkel could have a profound impact on Germany's foreign policy agenda in three key areas. It also could signal the beginning of a new German position within the European Union and beyond.
MIDDLE EAST
JERUSALEM - Israel insisted on Friday it would not change its policy of building homes in East Jerusalem, keeping the Jewish state at odds with Washington on how to renew stalled peace talks with Palestinians.
Hamas says it attacked Israeli troops entering Gaza
GAZA - Hamas said its gunmen fired on Israeli soldiers who crossed into the Gaza Strip on Friday during a clash which Palestinian witnesses said inflicted at least one military casualty.
BAGHDAD - Two bombs killed 42 people and wounded 65 others in Iraq's mainly Sunni Diyala province on Friday, underscoring tensions just before the release of full preliminary results from the March 7 parliamentary election.
Allawi urges fast Iraq poll count.
Egypt prayers for Mubarak health
SOUTH ASIA
Taliban arrests halt UN contacts
England shade first day honours
NEWS FROM THE UK
Dozens arrested at Bolton protest
Sixty-seven arrests are made as English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism supporters clash with police in Bolton.
Cameron announces bank tax plan
SNP's pledge on cuts protection
Six arrested after fatal stabbing
Six people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in Birmingham dies from a suspected stab wound.
Cyclist arrest over tourist death
Politics of Asia
The politics of Asia are extremely varied as would be expected of such a large landmass and a diverse population. Constitutional monarchies, absolute monarchies, one-party states, federal states, dependent territories, liberal democracies and military dictatorships are all factors in the region, as well as various forms of independence movements.
Manufacturers
SRILANKA
GOVERNMENT CONTINUE COURT MARTIAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GEN.SARATH FONSEKA AMIDST HEAVY LOCAL AND FOREIGN PROTESTS.HE IS A MP NOW..
POLITICAL PARTIES
1.RULING PARTY -UPFA
2.MAIN OPPOSITION -UNP
3.NEW PARTY OF ARRESTED GENERAL SARATH FONSKA -DNF
Will there be a future to countries like Sri Lanka
Countries like Sri Lanka, formerly called Ceylon, will only have rapid economic growth and development if they have major national efforts to promote that. It starts with extensive investment in education and training and the exploitation of competitive advantages, whether due to natural resources, low labor costs or government tax incentives for free trade zones, etc. The point is that it takes hard work and leadership. Sometimes recovery from war galvanizes people into such action.
Of course, such countries have the potential to rise up and transcend their limitations, however what is missing is the vision. It takes great determination to focus on education and development for the benefit of the nation. It generally takes something major to galvanize a poor country into action. Somehow, influential people would have to grasp and buy into the vision of economic growth. Proximity to other countries experiencing rapid growth can be helpful.
"When Democracy Derails,"
we examine how, after a decade of promising gains, democratic institutions are increasingly under fire, underscoring the need for democracy promotion to be accompanied by democracy protection. But at a time when old-fashioned coups are being supplemented by constitutional power-grabs and violently contested elections, the international community must re-examine the policy tools at its disposal to keep democracy from going off the tracks.
INDIA
India not to impose duty on products from LDCs.
Govt may move TDSAT against stay on spectrum charges hike .
In an interim order, the TDSAT stayed the implementation of the hike in spectrum charges with effect from 1 April over petitions filed by Bharti, Vodafone and Idea .
India to write to US for access to Headley.
India and Canada are working on a new set of rules of commercial engagement to give a boost to bilateral trade and investments .
8.POLITICAL VICTIMIZATION/OPPRESSION
Western Countries [Most] respect the opposition views.Similarly some Asian Countries do the same.
Counties like Myanmar,SriLanka .
Inter-Parliamentary Union
The IPU is the international organization of Parliaments (Article 1 of the Statutes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union). It was established in 1889. The Union is the focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representative democracy.
To that end, it:
Fosters contacts, co-ordination, and the exchange of experience among parliaments and parliamentarians of all countries;
Considers questions of international interest and concern and expresses its views on such issues in order to bring about action by parliaments and parliamentarians;
Contributes to the defence and promotion of human rights -- an essential factor of parliamentary democracy and development;
Contributes to better knowledge of the working of representative institutions and to the strengthening and development of their means of action.
The IPU supports the efforts of the United Nations, whose objectives it shares, and works in close co-operation with it. The Union also co-operates with regional inter-parliamentary organizations, as well as with international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations which are motivated by the same ideals.
The IPU is financed primarily by its members out of public funds. The site of the Union's Headquarters is Geneva (Switzerland).
INTER PARLIAMENTARY UNION:-http://www.ipu.org/
International Human Rights organizations:-
1.Amnesty International.-
http://www.amnestyusa.org/
2. Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/
3.International Human Rights Organization
http://www.ihro.info/
Top Politics Stories
Where does health care reform standThe House on Sunday passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences between the Senate bill and the one it passed last year.
Obama's Kabul Surprise.
President meets with Afghan leaders, McChrystal and American troops in top-secret trip to warzone
• Afghan Government Reports 6 Civilian Deaths
• Details Emerge in Death of Afghan CIA Detainee
After Health Care Bill, Questions About Health Care Access.
Pope Opens Holy Week Amid Sex Abuse Crisis.
On Surprise Afghanistan Visit, Obama Assures Troops, 'America Does Not Quit'Palin: Love Her or Hate Her, She's Here to StayGood Governing? There's an App for That Science Opens Christianity's Biggest MysteriesLawsuit:
Moms Fired by Banks for Having Kids Marijuana
Mogul Pushes Legalization
Tiny Town Frozen in Time Draws Millions of Visitors
Hungry Miffed as Farmers Destroy StrawberriesInsurer:
Newborn Has Pre-Existing Conditions
10 states to sue over health bill Ten states plan to file a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the new health care reform bill, Florida's attorney general announced Monday. Boehner's fiery plea to House .
Head of Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund missing Allawi's coalition wins most seats in Iraq U.S., Russia OK nuclear cuts .
At least 32 die in Iraq market blasts .
Mexican Catholic order's founder abused boys, sect admits 2 Israeli soldiers, 2 Palestinians killed in Gaza clash 40 escape Mexico prison Mexico drug cartels extend reach in U.S. 26 killed in Pakistan battle .
Chinese Carmaker to Buy Volvo From Ford.
Netanyahu Tries to Play Down Tensions With U.S.
- Iran Suspected of Planning More Nuclear Sites.
Abuse Victims May Bring Suits Against Vatican.
- Pope Opens Solemn Holy Week Amid Abuse Crisis.
Workers Right Crane That Struck NYC Building.
321 Civilians Killed in 2009 Congo Massacre.
GOP Candidates Court Tea Party Voters in Nevada.
- Palin Leads Rally in Reid's Backyard
Family Rejoices at Release of Contractor in Iraq.
Abu Dhabi Investment Tycoon Missing After Crash.
Debate Rages on Death Penalty Costs.
Is Death Penalty Worth the Price?
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized.
Drug Czar Says U.S. Shares Blame.
Seven Arrested in Midwest Pipe Bomb Sweep
Officials: Husband Shot Ex Ga. Lawmaker in the Back .
Lawmakers Set to Sell Their Version of Health Law.
- Obama Uses Recess Appointments to Fill 15 Posts
- GOP: Business as Usual in Judicial Decisions
Police Shoot, Kill Ax-Wielding Man at Calif. Market
Butler to Final 4 W.Va. Too
Double suicide bombings kill 38 on Moscow subway
SKorean defense min: Warship may have struck mineTreasury to sell its Citi shares, may yield $7.5B profit
The 'Salt Pit': A cautionary tale from a CIA prison
In Texas, fear follows Mexicans who flee drug warAnalysis:
Why the census misreads Hispanic, Arab Americans
China slaps Rio employees with up to 14 years jail.
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
BUSINESS
Chinese Company takes over Volvo.
Europe 'must act' on Greek debt .
Pound falls on 'recession risk'
Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price.
China's One-Child Policy Set to End.
.
TECHNOLOGY
US moots official data 'YouTube'
Smartphone web use abroad warning .
ENTERTAINMENT
HEALTH
Dengue Fever rampant in South Asia.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Consortium wins big weather prize
Ice mission given lift-off date
AROUND THE WORLD NOW
AFRICA
War is Boring: Disputes Threaten Chad-Sudan Peace Deal
On April 16, a Chadian helicopter with at least three people aboard crashed in Adre, a town abutting the border with Sudan in the desert region shared by the two countries. One person died in the crash, while two were injured. The incident was an unwelcome reminder of five years of conflict between the two impoverished nations -- even as that conflict finally shows signs of winding down.
Kenya: Rounding the Corner back to Democracy?
In a country where political intrigue has often substituted for governance, Kenya's two-year-old National Accord offered a pragmatic solution to ending post-election violence and restoring democratic rule. Now the possibility of a new constitution offers hope for Kenya, but the tradition of "winner-take-all" politics -- as well as the accompanying fears of "loser-lose-all" outcomes -- is proving tough to leave behind.
AMERICAS
It is a real political victory for Obama.Obama's presidency received a much needed boost from passage of the legislation, which would touch the lives of nearly every American.Obama signed the larger bill early this week.
U.S. warns ships off Yemen's coast of possible al Qaeda attack.
Congress' next step in creating jobs.
Crisis in the health care industry: the long term care dilemma.
PWN Spotlights an issue that touches everyone and helps an HMO (SCAN) get national legislation passed. Congressman Bill Thomas and Senator Jay Rockefeller are interviewed by PWN's senior correspondent in Washington.
Abolishing the IRS
Abolishing the IRS - How it could actually happen!
For years, the U.S. income tax system has come under varying levels of scrutiny. One group, Citizens for an Alternative Tax System (CATS) believes they finally have the right answer.
Democrats will get a boost if the Tea Party movement fields its own candidates in the midterm elections, a new poll indicates.
Pawlenty no long attending SRLC
Economy remains top concern, poll shows
Romney gets behind health care repeal push
White House shrugs off Biden F-Bomb
The Realist Prism: An Iran BRIC-bat for Obama
The IBSA and BRIC summit meetings held last week in Brasilia seem to confirm that any Iran sanctions resolution likely to secure passage in the United Nations Security Council will not live up to the Obama administration's expectations. Given the emerging consensus among the leaders of the emerging "world without the West," it is clear that President Barack Obama's "Plan A" is not surviving contact with the enemy.
US, Russia agree on arms treaty
Democrats, Republicans spar over Obama's recess appointments Axelrod: still no date for closing Guantanamo Bay facility Obama appointment to labor board sparks opposition Palin opens Tea Party protest in Reid's hometown Barbara Bush admitted to hospital Civil rights activist Dorothy Height in 'very serious' condition Official: Pediatrician in line to head Medicare, Medicaid Harding withdraws from consideration as TSA chief U.S.-Russia reach new arms control deal Christians from political left and right sign 'Civility Covenant'
MOSCOW – The United States and Russia have reached an agreement on "all documents" necessary to sign a new nuclear arms treaty, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, but he stopped short of saying both sides are ready to sign.
ASIA-PACIFIC
SINKING OF SOUTH KOREA SHIP
A South Korean naval ship was sinking on Friday night with more than 100 people on board, but officials played down earlier suggestions that it may have been the result of an attack by North .
EUROPE
In Germany, Local Election Could Have Global Impact
On May 9, voters in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia take to the polls to decide what in the past has typically been a quiet, local parliamentary election. This year, however, is different. A loss for Chancellor Angela Merkel could have a profound impact on Germany's foreign policy agenda in three key areas. It also could signal the beginning of a new German position within the European Union and beyond.
MIDDLE EAST
JERUSALEM - Israel insisted on Friday it would not change its policy of building homes in East Jerusalem, keeping the Jewish state at odds with Washington on how to renew stalled peace talks with Palestinians.
Hamas says it attacked Israeli troops entering Gaza
GAZA - Hamas said its gunmen fired on Israeli soldiers who crossed into the Gaza Strip on Friday during a clash which Palestinian witnesses said inflicted at least one military casualty.
BAGHDAD - Two bombs killed 42 people and wounded 65 others in Iraq's mainly Sunni Diyala province on Friday, underscoring tensions just before the release of full preliminary results from the March 7 parliamentary election.
Allawi urges fast Iraq poll count.
Egypt prayers for Mubarak health
SOUTH ASIA
Taliban arrests halt UN contacts
England shade first day honours
NEWS FROM THE UK
Dozens arrested at Bolton protest
Sixty-seven arrests are made as English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism supporters clash with police in Bolton.
Cameron announces bank tax plan
SNP's pledge on cuts protection
Six arrested after fatal stabbing
Six people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in Birmingham dies from a suspected stab wound.
Cyclist arrest over tourist death
Politics of Asia
The politics of Asia are extremely varied as would be expected of such a large landmass and a diverse population. Constitutional monarchies, absolute monarchies, one-party states, federal states, dependent territories, liberal democracies and military dictatorships are all factors in the region, as well as various forms of independence movements.
Manufacturers
SRILANKA
GOVERNMENT CONTINUE COURT MARTIAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GEN.SARATH FONSEKA AMIDST HEAVY LOCAL AND FOREIGN PROTESTS.HE IS A MP NOW..
POLITICAL PARTIES
1.RULING PARTY -UPFA
2.MAIN OPPOSITION -UNP
3.NEW PARTY OF ARRESTED GENERAL SARATH FONSKA -DNF
Will there be a future to countries like Sri Lanka
Countries like Sri Lanka, formerly called Ceylon, will only have rapid economic growth and development if they have major national efforts to promote that. It starts with extensive investment in education and training and the exploitation of competitive advantages, whether due to natural resources, low labor costs or government tax incentives for free trade zones, etc. The point is that it takes hard work and leadership. Sometimes recovery from war galvanizes people into such action.
Of course, such countries have the potential to rise up and transcend their limitations, however what is missing is the vision. It takes great determination to focus on education and development for the benefit of the nation. It generally takes something major to galvanize a poor country into action. Somehow, influential people would have to grasp and buy into the vision of economic growth. Proximity to other countries experiencing rapid growth can be helpful.
"When Democracy Derails,"
we examine how, after a decade of promising gains, democratic institutions are increasingly under fire, underscoring the need for democracy promotion to be accompanied by democracy protection. But at a time when old-fashioned coups are being supplemented by constitutional power-grabs and violently contested elections, the international community must re-examine the policy tools at its disposal to keep democracy from going off the tracks.
INDIA
India not to impose duty on products from LDCs.
Govt may move TDSAT against stay on spectrum charges hike .
In an interim order, the TDSAT stayed the implementation of the hike in spectrum charges with effect from 1 April over petitions filed by Bharti, Vodafone and Idea .
India to write to US for access to Headley.
India and Canada are working on a new set of rules of commercial engagement to give a boost to bilateral trade and investments .
8.POLITICAL VICTIMIZATION/OPPRESSION
Western Countries [Most] respect the opposition views.Similarly some Asian Countries do the same.
Counties like Myanmar,SriLanka .
Inter-Parliamentary Union
The IPU is the international organization of Parliaments (Article 1 of the Statutes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union). It was established in 1889. The Union is the focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue and works for peace and co-operation among peoples and for the firm establishment of representative democracy.
To that end, it:
Fosters contacts, co-ordination, and the exchange of experience among parliaments and parliamentarians of all countries;
Considers questions of international interest and concern and expresses its views on such issues in order to bring about action by parliaments and parliamentarians;
Contributes to the defence and promotion of human rights -- an essential factor of parliamentary democracy and development;
Contributes to better knowledge of the working of representative institutions and to the strengthening and development of their means of action.
The IPU supports the efforts of the United Nations, whose objectives it shares, and works in close co-operation with it. The Union also co-operates with regional inter-parliamentary organizations, as well as with international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations which are motivated by the same ideals.
The IPU is financed primarily by its members out of public funds. The site of the Union's Headquarters is Geneva (Switzerland).
INTER PARLIAMENTARY UNION:-http://www.ipu.org/
International Human Rights organizations:-
1.Amnesty International.-
http://www.amnestyusa.org/
2. Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/
3.International Human Rights Organization
http://www.ihro.info/
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