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- Syrian rights group urges Assad to free economist
- DAMASCUS AFP — A human rights organisation on Saturday called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to grant an amnesty to activist Aref Dalila from his 10-year prison term, saying his health had deteriorated. Dalila, a 68-year-old economist, was arrested in September 2001 along with nine other opposition activists and...
- Research articles 2008-07-26
- Iraq offers cash for weapons in crackdown against Qaeda
- MOSUL, Iraq AFP — Iraq on Friday offered cash in exchange for weapons in the main northern city of Mosul, described by US commanders as Al-Qaeda's last urban bastion in the country, as a crackdown against the insurgents entered its third day. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki announced a 10-day...
- Research articles 2008-05-16
- US holds AP photographer in Iraq despite amnesty
- BAGHDAD AFP — The US military will continue to hold an Iraqi news photographer arrested as a "terrorist" until it reviews an Iraqi order granting him amnesty, a spokesman for detainee affairs said on Friday. Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Marshall said the military was awaiting a report from the Iraqi...
- Research articles 2008-04-11
- Having words with Edward R. Tinsley III: president, chief executive, Tinsley Hospitality Group LLC, franchisor of 19-unit K-Bob's Steakhouse Santa Fe, N.M
- As a candidate scatting the Republican nomination for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, Ed Tinsley says he plans to make sure the restaurant industry's values "are represented and protected in Washington, D.C." Tinsley, chairman of the National Restaurant Association from 2006-2007, says he is in a close race with opponent...
- Research articles 2008-03-31
- Iraq presidency rejects provincial election law
- BAGHDAD, Feb 27, 2008 AFP — Iraq's three-member presidency council has rejected a draft law to hold provincial elections and returned it to parliament, the president's office said on Wednesday. The presidency approved two laws concerning the 2008 federal budget and a general amnesty, but "the law to hold...
- Research articles 2008-02-27
- No amnesty for Amazon deforestation: Brazil
- BRASILIA AFP — Brazil's government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting an amnesty was being considered for landowners who were contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon. Brasilia "is not working on any amnesty proposal for those behind illegal deforestation or on any weakening of legislation" protecting the woodland, Environment...
- Research articles 2008-02-11
- Uganda's mato oput ritual: forgiveness for brutal 20-year war
- GULU, Uganda AFP — Two eggs, a large stick and an alcohol-filled gourd are what some believe it will take to heal the rift between the rebel Lord's Resistance Army and thousands of their victims in northern Uganda. Along with two lambs, the items are the ingredients for a...
- Research articles 2008-01-23
- Iraq parliament considers amnesty for detainees
- BAGHDAD AFP — Iraq's parliament gave a first reading on Monday to a draft law that offers a general amnesty to thousands of detainees held in US and Iraqi prisons in a bid to boost national reconciliation. The detainees, mostly Sunni Arabs, are being held without charge. Most have...
- Research articles 2008-01-21
- Bill Richardson
- "Congress must ... pass a bill with a strong renewable electricity standard RES, increased vehicle fuel economy standards, tax credit extensions for renewable energy production and solar investment."--B. Richardson [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On October 12, 2007, the day Al Gore was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Bill Richardson,...
- Research articles 2007-12-10
- DNC: Lingering Lawn Care Problems Reveal Romney's Hypocritical Immigration Flip-Flops
- To: POLITICAL EDITORSContact: Damien LaVera of DNC, +1-202-863-8148 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Smooth talking Mitt Romney's blatant hypocrisy on immigration reform is on full display today. One year ago, the Boston Globe revealed that Romney had employed a landscaping company that used undocumented workers on the lawn of his...
- Research articles 2007-12-05
- Bhutto party predicts million turnout as celebrations start
- KARACHI AFP — More than one million people are expected to take to the streets when former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto returns home this week, her party said Tuesday as supporters began early celebrations. But the politician condemned an alleged crackdown on supporters preparing to welcome her home to...
- Research articles 2007-10-16
- Signs of hope: there are significant signs that an aroused and knowledgeable populace can defeat efforts to merge the United States with Canada and Mexico
- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] State and national legislators are beginning to slow down the drive toward the North American Union. They are responding to alarmed American citizens who are increasingly connecting the dots between stagnant incomes, job losses, North American integration, open borders, "free trade," and globalization. Signs of Hope...
- Research articles 2007-10-15
- Pakistan urges former premier Bhutto to delay homecoming
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistan has urged former premier Benazir Bhutto to delay her return until the Supreme Court rules on a government amnesty on corruption charges against her, ministers said Saturday. Bhutto, the first female leader of an Islamic nation, is set to arrive in Pakistan next Thursday after...
- Research articles 2007-10-13
- Bhutto amnesty faces Pakistan court setback
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistan's Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether a government amnesty for former premier Benazir Bhutto is legal, setting up a fresh showdown with President Pervez Musharraf. The move means Bhutto, who party aides insist will return to Pakistan on October 18, could still face...
- Research articles 2007-10-12
- Pakistan's Musharraf, Bhutto agree crunch deal
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf struck a last-minute deal Friday with former premier Benazir Bhutto that paves the way for power-sharing and clears a key hurdle to his smooth re-election. Musharraf, a key US ally who seized power in a coup eight years ago, still awaits a...
- Research articles 2007-10-05
- Pakistan's Bhutto, Musharraf agree on accord
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto and President Pervez Musharraf agreed Thursday on a national reconciliation accord that paves the way for a power-sharing deal, the government and her party said. The agreement gives an amnesty for politicians who served in Pakistan between 1988 and 1999, effectively...
- Research articles 2007-10-04
- Pakistan optimistic about Bhutto 'breakthrough'
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's government said Thursday it was optimistic about a breakthrough in talks with Benazir Bhutto despite her threat to deal his re-election bid a "severe blow". Musharraf, a key US ally who seized power in the nuclear-armed nation in 1999, is expected to...
- Research articles 2007-10-03
- Bhutto says Pakistan power-sharing talks stalled
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's plans for power-sharing with Benazir Bhutto hit trouble Wednesday as the ex-premier said talks were "totally stalled" and his allies opposed an amnesty for her. Musharraf, a key US ally who seized power of the nuclear-armed Islamic republic in a 1999 coup,...
- Research articles 2007-10-03
- Bhutto says Pakistan power-sharing talks stalled
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's plans for power-sharing with Benazir Bhutto hit trouble Wednesday as the ex-premier said talks were "totally stalled" and his allies opposed an amnesty for her. Musharraf, a key US ally who seized power of the nuclear-armed Islamic republic in a 1999 coup,...
- Research articles 2007-10-03
- Pakistan govt to grant amnesty to former premier Bhutto: minister
- ISLAMABAD AFP — Pakistan's government will grant an amnesty to Benazir Bhutto on corruption charges, meeting one of the former premier's main demands for a power-sharing deal, a cabinet minister said Tuesday. Two-time prime minister Bhutto has vowed to return to Pakistan on October 18 after living in self-imposed...
- Research articles 2007-10-02
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