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Politics In Depth
Our latest political reviews.
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The Search for the “Right” Leader in Canada
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With a highly touted merger all but complete, the Conservatives are looking for a politician to challenge Paul Martin in the next federal election.
Mario Canseco Today, two separate events appear to have solidified the union between the Progressive Conservatives (PC) and the Canadian Alliance (CA) to create an assimilated right-wing party for the next federal election in Canada.
December 05, 2003 -
Fresh Faces for Opposition Down Under
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Two parties in Australia and New Zealand get new leaders in their quest to become governments.
Mario Canseco In less than five weeks, the landscape of politics in Australia and New Zealand dramatically changed.
December 02, 2003 -
Filipino Actor Wants Top Job, Part II
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In a rare political sequel, action star Fernando Poe Jr. is running for president. The last celebrity to win an election in Asia did not finish his term.
Mario Canseco A little over five years ago, a well-known actor from the Philippines decided to seek the presidency.
November 28, 2003 -
Kennedy Remembrance Marked by Unanswered Questions
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Forty years after his tragic demise, Americans still debate the relevance of their 35th president, and wonder if all is known about the crime.
Mario Canseco Last Saturday marked the 40th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination.
November 25, 2003 -
Big Four Vie for Government in Northern Ireland
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The main political organizations look to make the best of a second chance at self-rule, after a controversial and divisive campaign.
Mario Canseco Northern Ireland voters will renew their Assembly next week.
November 21, 2003 -
New Election, New Boycott in Guinea
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Opposition parties decried the government's outdated rules, as a presidential "friend" joins the race at the eleventh hour.
Mario Canseco Boycotts are nothing new in Guinean votes.
November 18, 2003 -
Shevardnadze Faces Cries for Change in Georgia
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As final results from a very tight parliamentary election remain elusive, opposition leaders are calling for the president's resignation.
Mario Canseco Twelve days have passed since Georgia held its long-awaited parliamentary election.
November 14, 2003 -
Zimbabwe’s Fraud Trial Puts Spotlight on Mugabe
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Opposition leader Tsvangirai may lose in court, but the African nation's problems are back on the international agenda.
Mario Canseco A week ago, an unprecedented court challenge to Zimbabwe's last presidential election took place in Harare.
November 11, 2003 -
Tamil Tigers in the Middle of Sri Lankan Shuffle
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The president claimed negotiations with the armed group were getting off-track. Early elections may define the future of the peace process.
Mario Canseco The armed struggle initiated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has polarized Sri Lanka for more than 25 years.
November 07, 2003 -
Wojtyla’s Quarter-Century In The Vatican
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As John Paul II celebrates 25 years as pontiff, his views, legacy and "retirement" remain pertinent.
Mario Canseco John Paul II marked 25 years at the Holy See last month.
November 04, 2003
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