World Briefing | Asia: Maldives: Longtime Leader Is Voted Out
Thursday, den 30. October 2008President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom promised to ensure a smooth transition after he was defeated by a bitter political rival in the Maldives’ first democratic election.
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With a Collective Shrug, Azerbaijan Votes for Its Leader
Thursday, den 16. October 2008The opposition boycotted the election in protest, saying the government had drawn up rules that made it impossible for it to compete. The catch? Few seemed to care.
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Risks for Zimbabwe Deal in Mbeki’s Resignation
Tuesday, den 23. September 2008Thabo Mbeki’s resignation as president of South Africa complicates the power-sharing deal he brokered in Zimbabwe.
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South African’s Resignation Poses Risks for Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Deal
Tuesday, den 23. September 2008Thabo Mbeki’s resignation as president of South Africa complicates the power-sharing deal he brokered in Zimbabwe.
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Thai and Cambodian Leaders Begin Talks
Monday, den 28. July 2008As ministers met for talks, troops from both countries were stationed near the historic 11th-century Preah Vihear temple, the subject of a bitter border dispute.
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In Firm Control, Cambodia’s Premier Is Poised for Election Victory
Monday, den 28. July 2008Prime Minister Hun Sen appeared headed for an expected election victory on Sunday after what experts said was the least violent political campaign in Cambodia’s recent history.
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In Firm Control, Cambodia’s Premier Is Poised for an Election Win
Monday, den 28. July 2008Prime Minister Hun Sen appeared headed for an expected election victory on Sunday after what experts said was the least violent political campaign in Cambodia’s recent history.
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