The eastern Libyan port city of Tobruk appears to be under opposition control. Wall writings against the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are on the walls of the burnt out city council building. Nearly 300 people have been killed so far, according to Human Rights Watch.
Political Issues
General Election In Thailand Forthcoming?
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said last week that election would be held in the first half of this year if there would be no fresh violence happening.
Mubarak Steps Down As The Egyptian People Roared In Jubilation
People power once again reigns supreme in Egypt as the Egyptian people roared in jubilation at Tahrir Square when they learned that President Hosni Mubarak has resigned.
Georgia Marginalizing Russian Language In Favor Of English
Mikheil Saakashvili became president of Georgia after President Eduard Shevardnadze resigned in a November 2003 bloodless “Rose Revolution” led by Saakashvili himself and his political allies.
A Graceful Exit For Mubarak Proposed
Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has declared that he will not stand for reelection in the coming September polls.
What It Means To be Born In The US To Illegal Immigrant Parents?
In a study made by the Pew Hispanic Center, it has found out that about 340,000 children were born to illegal immigrants in the United States in 2008 and became instant citizens.
Vatican Stand On Condom Use Weakens CBCP Stance On Reproductive Health
Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration regarding the use of condom has sowed widespread confusion among Roman Catholic followers.
A Wake Up Call For The Philippines In Its Fight Against Corruption
Of all the Transparency International (TI) watchdog indices, The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) seems to be the most controversial after some quarters questioned its validity, arguing that it should be evidenced based.
The Catholic Church Should Stop Interfering With Philippine State Affairs
There are valid reasons as to why the Philippine government of P-Noy and Philippine congress as well have to implement of what is good for the country because they are mandated to do so under the Philippine constitution.
Younger People’s Demands Worry Singapore’s Patriarch
Lee Kuan Yew, whose Asian model of economic prosperity and tight social control made him one of the most influential political figure of Asia. His title now, is minister mentor, a powerful presence within the current government led by his son, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.