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UK Liberal Democrats Must Avoid Royal Talk
As the third party in Britain surges in the polls, the leader needs to steer clear of any debate on the monarchy.
Mario Canseco "Can this boy save the Monarchy?" This was the question Time magazine asked on Jul.
August 13, 2003
Gabon’s President Could Serve For Life
Since 1967, Omar Bongo has ruled the sub-Saharan country. A recent constitutional change suggests he will never leave.
Mario Canseco In a decisive year for democratic participation in Africa, one country insists on wobbling far away from the pack.
August 11, 2003
Familiar Peruvians Orchestrate Political Showdown
Toledo's rating is going down. Nabbing Fujimori might stop the downward trend.
Mario Canseco Alejandro Toledo became president of Peru during an unyielding time in the South American country.
August 08, 2003
Czar-Like Succession In Azerbaijan
The prime minister quit due to "health reasons," but the president is the one who has spent several weeks in a hospital.
Mario Canseco The political incidents that have surfaced in the former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan over the past three weeks have tarnished the country's image, angered the opposition and brought the prospect of a coronation, just weeks before a slated presidential election.
August 06, 2003
Howard Rides The Wave In Australia
The prime minister effectively channeled grief over terror-and successive military operations-into a high approval rating.
Mario Canseco John Howard recently marked seven years as Australia's prime minister.
August 04, 2003
Look to the Olympics for B.C.’s emotional rescue
The SARS benefit turned a new page for Toronto.
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Watching the intense media coverage of the SARS concert earlier this week in Toronto, I was struck by the growing significance of the live mega-spectacle, not just as a source of entertainment and revenue, but as a deeply emotional, almost cathartic experience that redefines the core identity of a community, the qualities of its leaders and its image in the world.
August 02, 2003
Hong Kong Residents Reject Anti-Subversion Bill
The document, aimed at protecting China's interests, is broad and ambiguous.
Mario Canseco Hong Kong marked its sixth anniversary under Chinese control last week.
August 01, 2003
Davis Braces For Recall Election In California
Loose regulations mean virtually anyone can be a gubernatorial candidate.
Mario Canseco Last week, California state officials announced that a recall election will take place on Oct.
July 30, 2003
Koizumi To Endure Back-To-Back Votes
Sending troops to Iraq was the first battle. The Japanese prime minister now faces a leadership challenge, and a general election.
Mario Canseco Last weekend, after months of speculation, surveys and political infighting, the Japanese Diet accepted a government proposal to assist humanitarian efforts in Iraq.
July 28, 2003
Social changes may define 2004 vote in Canada
As with free trade in 1988, same-sex marriage, pot law may decide election.
Angus ReidCanWest News Service According to Rick Mercer, Canada's resident satirist, the summer of 2003 witnessed the dawn of a new era when "we woke up and suddenly were a European country."
July 26, 2003
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