Deputy Minister's Address at WASU lecture Oct 24, 2009
Only this week, ECOWAS has had to impose sanctions on Guinea due to the bastardization of democracy by a military junta ... In this era, Coups appear to be raging on as Guinea, Madagascar and Mauritania have added to the list. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
No, the airheads of Congress will keep their own plush healthcare plan -- it's the rest of us guinea pigs who will be thrown to the wolves. With the Republican party leaderless and in backbiting disarray following its destruction by the ideologically incoherent George W. Bush, Democrats are apparently eager to join the hara-kiri brigade. (Salon)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Federal Eye - What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. (The Drudge Report)
Why Kufuor did not deserve the prize Oct 21, 2009
The tragic failure of countries such as Guinea is not a yardstick by which to measure Ghana, or indeed any of the other nations and leaders on the continent ... That darker side of the continent no doubt needs a light shone in on it, but not without the balance and objectivity afforded to other regions of the world, else "Africa" in the popular imagination will remain conflated with Guinea, and men like Moussa Dadis Camara, rather than with visionaries like Ibrahim. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guinea: UN Approves Probe Team for Guinea Killings Oct 21, 2009
com: Guinea: UN Approves Probe Team for Guinea Killings (Page 1 of 1) ... UN Approves Probe Team for Guinea Killings ... Dakar Amidst mounting international pressure on the Guinean military junta, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has approved the setting up of an international commission of inquiry to investigate the September 28 massacre. (allAfrica.com)
West Africa: Ecowas Suspends Niger Republic Oct 21, 2009
ECOWAS leaders had during their last Saturday's extra-ordinary summit imposed limited sanctions on Guinea Conakry and Niger Republic. While the Heads of State announced the imposition of arms embargo on Guinea, it sanctioned Niger by refusing to support any of its candidates for elective posts in any of the international organizations across the globe. (allAfrica.com)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
There have been coups in Guinea, Mauritania and Madagascar, as well as several elections that fell well short of international standards ... Just like the stupid Captain Dadis Camara of Guinea. (BBC News -- Africa)
West Africa: Ecowas Imposes Sanctions on Guinea, Niger Oct 19, 2009
com: West Africa: Ecowas Imposes Sanctions On Guinea, Niger (Page 1 of 1). Ecowas Imposes Sanctions On Guinea, Niger ... Abuja The authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Commu-nity of West African States (ECOWAS) yesterday imposed limited sanctions against the governments and people of Guinea and Niger Republic. (allAfrica.com)
UN man starts Guinea deaths probe Oct 19, 2009
Haile Menkerios met Guinea's military ruler in Conakry. A senior UN official has started his investigation into the killing of opposition demonstrators in Guinea ... UN Assistant Secretary General Haile Menkerios is to investigate the events of 28 September, when Guinean soldiers opened fire on the protesters. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea: UN to Probe Massacre Oct 19, 2009
com: Guinea: UN to Probe Massacre (Page 1 of 1) ... Dakar The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has approved the setting up of an international commission of inquiry into Guinea's September 28 massacre ... Mr Menkerios will consult with the Burkina mediator in the Guinean crisis as well as with Guinean authorities and members of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and regional leaders, a statement said. (allAfrica.com)
Camara flouts AU deadline Oct 19, 2009
A top UN official arrived in Guinea on Sunday to lead an international probe into a massacre of opposition supporters, as the junta chief put off a decision on whether he will stand for president ... The AU supports Guinea sanctions ... On Saturday, a summit of the 15-country Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), which has already suspended Guinea as a member, slapped an arms embargo on the country after the junta sought to buy more weapons. (iAfrica.com)
West African leaders impose arms embargo on Guinea Oct 18, 2009
(AP) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - West African leaders said Saturday they are imposing an arms embargo on Guinea after soldiers there fatally shot pro-democracy demonstrators and will try to stop Guinea's military ruler from running in January's presidential election ... A peaceful pro-democracy rally on Sept. 28 took a violent turn when Guinean presidential guard troops opened fire on tens of thousands of demonstrators ... A Guinean human rights group says 157 people were killed. (CBS News -- World)
Guinea embargo over 'atrocities' Oct 18, 2009
Guinea embargo over 'atrocities ... West African states have imposed an arms embargo on Guinea over the mass shooting of opposition supporters ... The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) condemned "atrocities" in September in which Guinean troops opened fire on an opposition rally at a stadium in the capital Conakry. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea junta leader wants election mediator: FM Oct 18, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Opinions & Editorials. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Guinea's junta sends delegation to Burkina Faso for talks to end crisis Oct 17, 2009
OUAGADOUGOU, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore held a meeting on Friday in the capital Ouagadougou with a delegation sent by the Guinean military junta leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, on ways to end the West African country's political crisis ... The visit came when the heads of state and government of ECOWAS were set to meet in the Nigerian capital Abuja to analyze the situation in Guinea and Niger ... Idrissa Cherif, head of the delegation and special advisor to the... (Xinhuanet, China)
French told to quit unsafe Guinea Oct 17, 2009
Guinea's army has long played a political role. France has urged its nationals to leave Guinea, amid growing criticism of the military junta ... Concern has also been raised over a mining deal which a Guinean minister said had been agreed this week, which could see a Chinese firm pumping $7bn (4. (BBC News -- Europe)
ICC investigates Guinea 'abuses' Oct 16, 2009
ICC investigates Guinea 'abuses ... The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened an investigation into the Guinean military's brutal suppression of an anti-government protest ... Guinea's military rulers, who deny responsibility for the deaths, say about 57 people died - and most of them were trampled to death. (BBC News -- Africa)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 16, 2009
French told to quit unsafe Guinea. Welcome to the world of sci-fi science. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Guinea: Junta Gets Election Ultimatum Oct 15, 2009
com: Guinea: Junta Gets Election Ultimatum (Page 1 of 1) ... The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICGG) has ordered the military junta to formalise arrangements by Friday that would rule out their participation in the presidential elections billed for January 2009 ... An ICGG communiqu; following its meeting in Abuja on the Guinean crisis, called on the junta regime to "immediately release all those arbitrarily arrested, and particularly those held in custody in connection with the... (allAfrica.com)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DR Congo pays tribute to late popular musician, FrancoDRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three children Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE ECOWAS holds extra-ordinary summit on Guinea, Niger SaturdayAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)will hold an extra-ordinary summit inAbuja, Nigeria, to discuss the political and security situations in Guinea andNiger Saturday, the ECOWAS Commissionannounced here. 14/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 15, 2009
ECOWAS holds extra-ordinary summit on Guinea, Niger Saturday. ECOWAS holds extra-ordinary summit on Guinea, Niger Saturday ... Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extra-ordinary summit in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the political and security situations in Guinea and Niger Saturday, the ECOWAS Commission announced here. (Panapress.com)
Guinea massacre probed Oct 15, 2009
Guinea's ruler Captain Moussa Dadis Camara gestures during a press conference in Conakry on 1 October ... Guinea faced intense pressure on Wednesday over a massacre at an opposition rally, with an international court announcing a probe of the killings that an EU official called a crime against humanity ... The court's announcement came on the same day EU Development Commissioner Karel de Gucht labelled the massacre "brutality never seen before," while the United States said Guinea's military... (iAfrica.com)
Guinea and China 'agree big deal' Oct 14, 2009
Guinea and China 'agree big deal. Guinea says the deal will help the nation's poorest people ... Guinea's military rulers have agreed a huge mining and oil deal with China, officials have told the BBC, amid continuing criticism of the junta. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Guinea 'facing new dictatorship' Oct 13, 2009
Guinea 'facing new dictatorship ... Guinea is in danger of slipping into dictatorship, the leader of West Africa's economic group, Ecowas, says ... Ecowas ministers are meeting in Nigeria to try to resolve the crisis in Guinea, sparked when soldiers opened fire on an opposition rally two weeks ago. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea: Ex-Prime Minister Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule Oct 12, 2009
com: Guinea: Ex-Guinean Leader Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule (Page 1 of 1). Ex-Guinean Leader Seeks Nigeria's Support Against Military Rule ... Former Guinean Prime Minister, Tidiane Souare, arrived in Nigeria yesterday on a mission to seek the country's support to put an end to military rule and judicial killings in his country. (allAfrica.com)
International Contact Group on Guinea meets in AbujaAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICG-G) was billed to meet in Abuja, Nigeria,Monday (12Oct) to discuss the security and political situation in Guinea, wheretension is high following the recent killingof dozens of protesters by soldiers during a mass demonstration against allegedplans by junta leader Capt. Moussa DadisCamara to participate in the forthcoming presidential elections. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
International Contact Group on Guinea meets in Abuja. International Contact Group on Guinea meets in Abuja ... Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The International Contact Group on Guinea (ICG-G) was bi lled to meet in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday (12Oct) to discuss the security and political situation in Guinea, where tension is high following the recent killing of dozens of protesters by soldiers during a mass demonstration against alleged plans by junta leader Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara to participate in the... (Panapress.com)
Guinea: Junta Power Deal Offer Rejected Oct 12, 2009
com: Guinea: Junta Power Deal Offer Rejected (Page 1 of 1) ... Dakar Guinean opposition political parties have rejected the unity government offer by the ruling military junta ... Also on Thursday, the head of the Africa Office of the Reporters Without Borders, Mr Ambroise Pierre, called on the junta to provide protection for two Guinean journalists, Mactar Ba and Amadou Diallo, who are being pursued by junta soldiers for allegedly "selling Guinea negatively to the outside world". (allAfrica.com)
Guinea strike call over killings Oct 11, 2009
Trade unions in Guinea have called on people to mark the killings of more than 150 demonstrators by staying at home next Monday and Tuesday ... Crucially, Guineans are not being asked to take to the streets ... Pressure has mounted on Guinea's military government since 28 September, when soldiers opened fire on demonstrators calling for Capt Moussa Dadis Camara to declare he would not run for president in next year's election. (BBC News -- Africa)
County distributes first round of swine flu vaccines Oct 10, 2009
Frugal in Kelso wrote on Oct 9, 2009 3:39 AM:" Yes, mustkilltree, health care workers are first priority. You know, the people who actually take care of the sick and injured? Honestly, it doesn't bother me, as long as they don't try to make it mandatory for anyone. I don't intend to be a guinea pig (or expect anyone else to be) for an untested/unproven vaccination whose manufacturers have gotten impunity from any liability - if it injures or kills people, legal action cannot be taken against... (Longview Daily News, WA)
HardTalk With Busia: Sex, Drugs, Corruption, Assassins ... Oct 6, 2009
With a throw back from boarding schooldays, Yakayaka or Gari foto with grilled guinea fowl, you cannot go wrong. Drink lots of water and dont forget your fruits and veges but palmwine from Wenchi does wonders for the soul. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In pictures: Victims mourned Oct 3, 2009
In pictures: Guinea mourns victims. In Guineas capital, the bodies of opposition supporters who died at a rally on Monday were brought to a mosque on Friday from a hospital morgue ... Guinean soldiers used tear gas, baton charges and fired live ammunition on Monday to break up demonstrations at a stadium in Conakry. (BBC News -- Africa)
Q&A: Guinea military junta leader, Cpt. Moussa Dadis Camara Oct 3, 2009
Moussa Dadis Camara, chief of Guinea's ruling junta, speaks to journalists in his office at the military camp Alpha Yaya in Conakry Thursday ... Q&A: Guinea military junta leader, Cpt ... Guinea erupted into violence Monday when protesters rallied against rumors that Dadis Camara would run for president. (Christian Science Monitor)
African Union to Intensify Pressure on Guinea Junta Oct 3, 2009
com: Guinea: African Union to Increase Pressure On Junta (Page 1 of 1) ... On the sidelines, he told AllAfrica's Reed Kramer what action the African Union is taking on Guinea, where soldiers killed scores of demonstrators on Monday ... How is the African Union approaching issues such as Niger, Madagascar and, in particular this week, Guinea. (allAfrica.com)
Guinea to hold election despite massacre Oct 3, 2009
Guinea to hold election despite bloody protest ... People at the capital's main mosque in Conakry, Guinea, on Friday look for the bodies of family members and friends that were killed by troops during a rally ... CONAKRY, Guinea - Guinea's leader, who seized power in a coup nine months ago, said elections will continue as planned even as his military junta prepared to bury the scores of people who died when troops fired live ammunition into a pro-democracy rally. (MSNBC -- International)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 2, 2009
"A large segment of the American population is currently serving as guinea pigs in an uncontrolled study with these types of products.". Some federal lawmakers are taking aim at DSHEA, but bills designed to close loopholes in the law are languishing in various congressional committees. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Guinea leader 'fears for safety' Oct 2, 2009
Guinea leader 'fears for safety ... Guinea's military leader has expressed fears for his own safety, days after the killing by the army of dozens of people protesting against his rule. (BBC News -- Africa)
UN, EU slam Guinea deaths Oct 1, 2009
Guinean police arrest a protester in front of the biggest stadium in the capital Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling junta ... Guinea's military ruler asked for a UN-backed probe after junta forces massacred more than 150 people and called for the setting up of an interim government until elections due in January ... Camara called for a "wise African president to mediate in Guinea," "the setting up of a UN-backed international probe," and the creation of a "national unity... (iAfrica.com)
Guinea bans 'subversive' rallies Oct 1, 2009
Guinea bans 'subversive' meetings ... Guinea's military leader has banned all "subversive" gatherings days after soldiers opened fire at a mass rally, killing a large number of people ... But analysts say international bodies have little leverage as Guinea is a resource-rich, wealthy nation enjoying heavy investment from foreign mining firms. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guinea: Crackdown Toll Nears 160 Oct 1, 2009
com: Guinea: Crackdown Toll Nears 160 (Page 1 of 1) ... Conakry The African Union (AU), European Union and United Nations (UN) yesterday strongly rebuked the Guinean army's use of violence at a protest in the capital, Conakry, in which 157 people were said to have been killed, and France suspended its military co-operation with the country's junta ... Condemnation of Guinea's junta intensified yesterday, with France joining the AU in threatening sanctions after security forces on Monday shot at... (allAfrica.com)
* Guinea leader bans subversive meetings Oct 1, 2009
Guinea leader bans subversive meetings ... Guineas military ruler Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has promised an inquiry into a crackdown by security forces on opposition protesters that local rights groups said claimed at least 157 lives ... Today we recorded three more deaths from army shootings, two in Wanidara and one in Cosa, both neighborhoods outside Conakry, said Thierno Maadjou Sow, an official with the Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human Rights. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Guinea leader 'sorry' for protesters' deaths Oct 1, 2009
CONAKRY, Guinea: The Guinean Government has launched an investigation into who ordered soldiers to fire on opposition protesters, killing up to 200 people. France has suspended military ties with Guinea following the ''savage and bloody'' crackdown, the Foreign Minister, Bernard Kouchner, said ... The US said Guinea's military had used ''brazen and inappropriate force against civilians'' and called for the release of detained opposition leaders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Guinea's junta leader calls for UN-backed probe into bloodbath Oct 1, 2009
They say, if you quit, we will seize power," he said. "If the political leaders so wish, I will leave power today but they will not be able to govern even for two days," he told AFP and Radio France Internationale in an interview. "If I quit today, Guinea will know no peace. " At least 157 people were killed by security forces and more than 1,250 were injured during the repression of a peaceful demonstration in a Conakry stadium, according to the Guinean Organisation for the Defence of Human... (Channelnewsasia.com)
A Look At Guinea's History Since Independence Sep 30, 2009
(AP) A brief look at Guinea's history. 1958: Guinea gains independence from France ... Junior troops disgruntled over back pay and demanding that Guinea's top generals resign begin firing into the air at several military bases on the outskirts of the capital, Conakry. (CBS News -- World)
Guinean junta leader regrets over bloodshed Sep 30, 2009
Guinean junta leader expresses regret over bloodshed in Conakry_English_Xinhua. Guinean junta leader expresses regret over bloodshed in Conakry ... ABIDJAN, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Guinea's military junta leader has expressed regret over the bloodshed in the clash between the opposition and security forces in the capital Conakry, Radio Senegal reported on Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Guinea: African Union Strongly Condemns Killings Sep 30, 2009
com: Guinea: Statement of the African Union on Events in Conakry (Page 1 of 1) ... The Commission of the African Union (AU) expresses grave concern over the situation in Guinea, in particular the repression by the security and armed forces of a peaceful rally organized yesterday by the Forum des Forces Vives at the Stadium of 28 September 2009, in Conakry ... The Commission expresses its condolences to the families of the victims and its solidarity with the people of Guinea in this trying moment... (allAfrica.com)
Guinea bans mass gatherings after stadium bloodbath Sep 30, 2009
Guinean police arrest a protester in front of the biggest stadium in the capital Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling junta on September 28 ... CONAKRY (AFP) - Guinea on Wednesday banned "subversive" gatherings as it announced two days of national mourning after troops killed at least 157 people in a brutal crackdown on an opposition rally, rights activists said ... "Today we recorded three more deaths from army shootings, two in Wanidara and one in Cosa," both neighbourhoods... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Protests as Guinea protesters shot dead Sep 30, 2009
Condemnation mounts after deadly Guinea political protest - CNN.com ... Condemnation mounts after deadly Guinea political protest ... NEW: Guinean government says most victims were crushed in the crowd. (CNN -- World)
* Protest in Guinean capital ends in bloodbath Sep 30, 2009
Protest in Guinean capital ends in bloodbath ... The death toll from a crackdown by Guinean security forces on opponents of the military junta has risen to 157, a local rights group said yesterday, quoting hospital sources in the capital ... According to hospital sources that we have spoken to, 157 dead and 1,253 injured have been registered, said Thierno Maadjou Sow, president of the Guinean Human Rights Organization. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
87 dead in Guinea opposition protest: Red Cross Sep 30, 2009
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) -- Doctors treated hundreds of injured civilians Tuesday, a day after soldiers fired at a pro-democracy rally in the capital's stadium as the death toll in the West African country rose to 87, local Red Cross officials said ... Tensions have risen in Guinea amid rumors that military leader Capt. Moussa "Dadis" Camara may run in presidential elections set for Jan. 31 ... Corinne Dufka, senior West Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch, said the killing of dozens of unarmed... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Guinea protests 'will continue' Sep 30, 2009
Guinea protests 'will continue ... A leading Guinean opposition leader has said protests will continue in the country to get rid of what he called the "criminal" military regime ... Alpha Conde, head of the Rally of the People of Guinea party, said he would return there to "mobilise the people". (BBC News -- Africa)
Group: Guinea protest death toll climbs to 157 Sep 30, 2009
CONAKRY, Guinea - Soldiers reeking of alcohol menaced Guinea's capital Tuesday, a day after the military's presidential guard shot at pro-democracy demonstrators in the West African country, leaving at least 157 people dead, a human rights group said ... Guinea's military leader, who rose to power in a December coup, said Monday's violence was beyond his control ... Dr. Chierno Maadjou with the Guinean Organization for Defense of Human Rights said 157 people had been killed and more than 1,200... (MSNBC -- International)
Crowds Overwhelm Flu Shot Providers Sep 24, 2009
Sure, you go get that RUSHED thru manufacturing, incompletely tested poison injected into your body and be the guinea pig. "Over protective" of her kid is why we are having antibiotic resistant bacteria now, idiots like her. (CBS News)
Nkrumah, The Myth, His Mission & Vision Sep 21, 2009
In a telegraph to the US Department of State, Mr Mahoney recounts, "I looked up and I saw he was crying. With difficulty he said I could not understand the ordeal he had been through during the last month. He recalled that there had been seven attempts on his life. He suspects America is behind the assassination attempts.A man of ambition Dr Nkrumah was ambitious. After independence, he undertook many ambitious projects, including the Accra-Tema Motorway, the Tema Harbour, schools, hospitals,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana Celebrates Centenary of Founding President Nkrumah Sep 21, 2009
Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in 1966 through a coup d'tat that forced him into exile in Guinea, Conakry ... "I feel great, but I didn't really know Nkrumah. I was two years when he was overthrown, and when I was exiled in Egypt, he went to Guinea. But I would say, I think am proud as other Ghanaians are," Nkrumah said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Koperberg 'disillusioned' by politics Sep 13, 2009
" Mr Koperberg was Labor's star recruit for the 2007 election and was quickly elevated as environment minister under former premier Morris Iemma. But Mr Koperberg was soon involved in a smear campaign when 20-year-old domestic violence allegations surfaced just months after entering parliament. He later resigned from the front bench citing poor health. ? 2009 Brought to you by Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . Top Breaking News National articles Story Tools Breaking News... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Guinea Bissau: New President Inaugurated Sep 9, 2009
com: Guinea Bissau: On Inauguration of New President, Ban Pledges Support for Peace (Page 1 of 1). Guinea Bissau: On Inauguration of New President, Ban Pledges Support for Peace ... Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today used the inauguration of a newly-elected president in Guinea-Bissau to pledge United Nations support to enhance peace and development in a country that has been plagued by grinding poverty and periodic bouts of civil war, coups, assassinations, and drug trafficking. (allAfrica.com)
Obama's Speech to Students: Prepared Text Sep 8, 2009
The text of President Obama's 2,438-word speech (see below), which will be given on Tuesday, doesn't appear to make any political waves, despite warnings from one conservative pundit that the speech would demonstrate a desire to use schoolchildren as "guinea pigs and as junior lobbyists for their social liberal agenda.". In the speech, Mr. Obama asks schoolchildren to stay in school and fulfill their responsibilities to themselves and the country. (CBS News)
* 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Cameroon earn crucial victory to revive hopes Sep 7, 2009
Substitute Chiukepo Msowoya struck twice after coming on at half-time as Malawi fought back to edge Guinea 2-1 in a match between World Cup also-rans in the same pool. Oumar Kalabane put the West Africans ahead seven minutes before half-time at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, Msowoya levelled a minute after half-time and grabbed the 58th-minute winner. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Former Brazilian president says war on drugs has failed Sep 7, 2009
If you look at a nation state like Guinea Bissau, which was a fragile state before and now is a fragile narco-state, that is a prime example of the vulnerability of developing countries to the fact that these drugs are incredibly expensive, Kushlick said. COMMISSION. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Backlash Growing Over Obama School Speech Sep 5, 2009
Conservative columnist Michelle Malkin claimed that "the left has always used kids in public schools as guinea pigs and as junior lobbyists for their social liberal agenda.". White House officials said they were surprised and frustrated by the reaction to a speech they said amounts to an educational pep talk. (CBS News)
Let Obama speak to kids: He is proof of educations power Sep 5, 2009
Syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin who lost me when she warned parents of the dark side of Pokemon cards said, We know that the left has always used kids in public schools as guinea pigs and as junior lobbyists for their social liberal agenda. Former Atlanta radio host and Fox commentator Sean Hannity said, It seems very close to indoctrination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bongo elected Gabon president, unrest erupts Sep 4, 2009
Gabon is located in west central Africa, sharing borders with the Gulf of Guinea to the west, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, and Cameroon to the north, with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. With an area of almost 270,000 square km, Gabon is divided into nine provinces and further into 37 departments. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Russia's Obama' Sep 3, 2009
And now this watermelon seller, and former student from Guinea Bissau, is attempting to become the first black man ever to be elected to public office in Russia. At first people thought I was a joking. (BBC News -- Europe)
Hometown Democracy: Ensuring Citizen Input or Inviting Abuse? (62) Sep 3, 2009
Houck said that he was uncomfortable with the entire state of Florida being the guinea pigs, when the concept could be tested in individual local governments first. A similar system was implemented in St. Petersburg Beach in 2007, the first of its kind in Florida. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Gabon: Election Result Expected Wednesday Sep 1, 2009
Those factors point to the ballot being "undemocratic," said Almami Cyllah, regional director for Africa at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems in Washington, which provides technical assistance to electoral commissions in countries including Angola, Sudan and Guinea. "If these elections go on in a democratic fashion, it's going to be encouraging," Cyllah said in a phone interview. (allAfrica.com)
So you think English is an easy language? Aug 29, 2009
But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it writers write but fingers don t fing, grocers don t groce and hammers don t ham. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
