So many challenges. So little spare cash
dimanche 5 juillet 2009
Climate Change, Health Care And the Budget : A Squeaker, With More to Come
So many challenges. So little spare cash
Iran’s Disputed Presidential Election : A Hollow Victory
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad keeps power but loses legitimacy, particularly among the middle class
Argentina’s Mid-Term Election : Walloped
De Narváez knocked out Kirchner, the Kirchners lose a referendum on their rule.
The coup in Honduras : Defying the Outside World
Hondurans are pleased that an old-fashioned coup has installed a new president; the rest of Latin America is appalled
Read also :
Honduras suspended from OAS
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31746955/ns/local_news-ft_myers_fl/
samedi 4 juillet 2009
jeudi 2 juillet 2009
Government Accountability : Better and Worse
Which countries are better governed than a decade ago, and which worse
Iran's Fading Protests : The Regime Digs In
Iran's contested presidential election was fair, rules the Guardian Council
mardi 30 juin 2009
lundi 29 juin 2009
dimanche 28 juin 2009
Honduras President Ousted in 'Coup'
The president of Honduras has been forced to leave the country after what he described as a coup. Read Also :
A coup in Honduras
Booted out
http://www.economist.com/daily/news/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13936693&fsrc=nwl
Honduran military ousts president ahead of vote
http://www.watoday.com.au/world/honduran-military-ousts-president-ahead-of-vote-20090629-d1on.html
The Road to Damascus
America appoints its first ambassador to Syria in four years
To learn more :
Web Site of the American Embassy in Damascus, Syria :
http://damascus.usembassy.gov/
Ottoman Yolk
What would a politicised east European menu look like?
Read also :
Food for thought
http://www.economist.com/daily/columns/europeview/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13940859&fsrc=nwl
Nouveau Parti Politique à Montréal : Action Montréal
Lire aussi ce court résumé du Devoir :
Gérald Tremblay et Louise Harel s'échangent des candidats :
Réal Ménard laisse tomber le maire sortant, qui recrute François Purcell, un conseiller de l'opposition
Réal Ménard, Lyn Thériault et Louise Harel ont tenu un bref conciliabule hier au terme de leur conférence de presse. La candidature de M. Ménard à la mairie de l'arrondissement de Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pour Vision Montréal oblige l'actuelle mairesse, Lyn Thériault, à se rabattre sur un poste de conseillère lors des élections de novembre prochain.
Photo: Jacques NadeauLa loyauté et les amitiés sont mises à rude épreuve lors des campagnes électorales. Alors que le recrutement des candidats s'intensifie, les partis politiques montréalais se disputent les vedettes. La journée d'hier a donné lieu à un chassé-croisé de candidats avec Réal Ménard, François Purcell et Karim Boulos.
vendredi 26 juin 2009
Email from Michelle Obama
Pierre,
National and community service has been a cornerstone of my life, as I know it has been for many Americans. And with the daily struggles now confronting so many families, it's especially important for us to reach out to one another and offer a helping hand.
I've just launched United We Serve, a national initiative to tackle our toughest problems by working hand-in-hand in communities across the country. We aim to make a real difference right now and bring more and more Americans into a tradition of life-long service to make an even greater difference down the road.
I'd like to invite you to be a part of it by joining Organizing for America's National Health Care Day of Service this weekend. You can join up with other local OFA supporters to help improve health care services in your community and make a difference as we work to reform America's health care system.
Sign up now to participate in a National Health Care Day of Service event this Saturday, June 27th.
Attend a National Health Care Day of Service event
There's an old Thomas Edison quote I've always liked: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." It's no secret that our country faces some enormous challenges right now, and meeting them will take a lot of hard work. But in that work lies an equally great opportunity -- a chance to serve. And I do believe the chance to serve is a precious gift indeed.
Service has played a transformative role in my life -- bringing me tremendous joy and helping me find the path that led to where I am today. As a parent, I believe service is a great way to demonstrate values and to teach our children firsthand what it means to commit to a purpose beyond ourselves.
It should be a part of everyone's life. From the moment someone can walk to the day they leave this planet, service should be a part of how we give back, how we say thank you, how we express our gratitude for the lives that we've been given.
So I'm deeply honored for this chance to support our United We Serve initiative and Organizing for America, and I hope you'll be able to participate this weekend. Please sign up now to volunteer at a local event:
Thank you,
First Lady Michelle Obama
Silvio Berlusconi's Woes: A Conqueror, Not an End-User
More embarrassment, but the prime minister toughs it out
The Crisis in Iran : Is the Dream Already Over?
The authorities may succeed in quelling the street demonstrations. But the crisis is far from over, especially as the ruling clergy quarrel among themselves
jeudi 25 juin 2009
Challenges in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Parliament : Bangladesh's governing coalition is facing serious problems
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