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Myanmar Releases 9,002 Prisoners, Plus Democracy Activist

Sep 23 2008 - 8:00am by CitizenSugar
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Myanmar Releases 9,002 Prisoners, Plus Democracy Activist Still reeling from the effects of the cyclone this Spring, rats and all, Myanmar's junta has released 9,002 prisoners in a gesture they say is full of "loving kindness and goodwill," despite the fact that many doubt political prisoners will be in those numbers. One exception, Myanmar's longest serving political prisoner, Win Tin, who has been held since 1989. The 78-year-old spoke following his release from a friend's house saying, "I have to continue with my unfinished task of trying to achieve democracy in Myanmar."
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Front Page: Bush to Announce Troop Levels, Thai PM Told to Resign, Kim Jong-Il's Health Questioned

Sep 9 2008 - 6:00am by CitizenSugar
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Front Page: Bush to Announce Troop Levels, Thai PM Told to Resign, Kim Jong-Il's Health Questioned
  • Bush on Troop Levels: In moments, President Bush is set to order a reduction of 8,000 more combat and support troops out of Iraq by February, leaving about the same level for the rest of the year. Bush's address today may be the final stamp on the war during his presidency. Of the 146,000 US troops in Iraq, there have been hints that troops could come home in the first half of 2009 if conditions improve.
  • Thai PM Told to Resign: The Thai Prime Minister has been ordered to resign after being found guilty of constitutional misdeeds on a TV cooking show.
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Which Countries Are Most Corrupt? Not New Zealand, Denmark

Jul 7 2008 - 10:00am by CitizenSugar
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Which Countries Are Most Corrupt? Not New Zealand, Denmark Money could very well be the root of all evil — though in the latest study of corrupt countries, it's actually the lack of money that sparks trouble. The new report by Transparency International found that in two-fifths of the world's nations, corruption continues to intensify — a trend that can be traced to economic realities. In the countries found to be the most corrupt, 40 percent are classified by the World Bank as low income.
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Front Page: South Africa Sets Up Camps, Olmert Called to Step Down, Nepal To Become Republic

May 28 2008 - 6:00am by CitizenSugar
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Front Page: South Africa Sets Up Camps, Olmert Called to Step Down, Nepal To Become Republic
  • South Africa Sets Up Camps: South Africa is about to create seven refugee camps around the country for foreign migrant workers who have fled a recent wave of anti-immigrant violence. Taking the pressure off of the increasingly unsanitary conditions currently housing the workers at temporary shelters put up around state buildings, the new camps will take up to 70,000 people. Respected international aid agencies have advised the government not to set up camps as they say South Africa does not have the expertise necessary to run them.
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