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The Muslim Brotherhood's political party -- the Freedom and Justice Party -- claimed a substantial victory in the run-off vote for Egypt's parliamentary elections.
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A Culture of Debt
At both the individual and collective level, Americans have created and embraced a culture of debt. Spurred by our gluttony, we have developed an untenable habit of spending beyond our means, and it must be stopped or else generations to come will be saddled with debt, left unable to harness the American dream and prosper because it simply will no longer exist.
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Outraged by the Kimberly Process' inability to prevent illegal trade in conflict diamonds (also called blood diamonds) in Africa, a key founding member quit the regulatory body on Monday.
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his United Russia Party's grip on Russian politics weakened after a State Duma (lower house of parliament) vote on Sunday.
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Celebrates 84th Birthday [PHOTOS]
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej greeted his subjects from the balcony of the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Monday as part of his 84th birthday celebration.
Russian Voters Punish Putin's Party in Parliamentary Election
Russian voters have dealt Vladimir Putin's ruling party a heavy blow by slashing its parliamentary majority in an election that showed growing unease with his domination of the country as he prepares to reclaim the presidency.
A New Yorker's Opinion: Vladimir Putin, Herman Cain, Depressingly Strange Bedfellows in Denial
What do Vladimir Putin, a real Don, and Herman Cain, a real Godfather Pizza Don, have in common? The connection is psychological, maybe even Dostoevskian. But it isn't about depression, unless it's ours, the voting public. It's about delusion.
Russian Voters Deal Putin an Election Blow
Vladimir Putin's ruling party suffered a serious blow in a parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed, as voters signalled growing unease with his domination of Russian politics before a planned return to the presidency next year.
Republicans Show Rare Discord Over Tax Policy
The Republican brand, built on a rock-solid no new tax pledge to voters, is showing a few cracks as internal party divisions erupt in the face of rapidly escalating U.S. government debt.
India's Government Puts Plan for Foreign Supermarkets 'on Pause'
India has put a plan to open its retail industry to foreign supermarkets on hold, a senior government source said Sunday, an embarrassing turnaround for a beleaguered government fighting to retain the support of key allies.
Islamists, Secularists Have Showdown in Tunisia
Thousands of Tunisian Islamists and secularists warred outside the interim parliament on Saturday, rallying against extremism as lawmakers draft a new constitution for Tunisia.
Russia Vote Watchdog Head Put on a Leash Before Election
The head of an independent Russian election watchdog was detained for 12 hours at a Moscow airport Saturday as part of attempts to stop it monitoring Sunday's vote for a new parliament, the group's lawyer said.
Veena Malik Nude Cover Photo: Pakistan Govt May Take Action Against the Actress
Pakistani actress Veena Malik is in trouble after a nude picture of the actress appeared on the cover page of an Indian magazine.
Obama Attempts to Pressure Republicans on Payroll-Tax Cut
U.S. President Barack Obama sought on Saturday to boost pressure on Republican lawmakers to back an extension of a tax cut for workers that he views as vital to help the fragile economy.
Don’t Fool People with FDI in Retail: Advani
The government is fooling the country about the benefits of foreign supermarkets, opposition leader LK Advani said.
House Ethics Panel Continues Probe Into Jesse Jackson Jr.
A 2009 report from the Office of Congressional Ethics said there was probable cause to believe Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois agreed to raise campaign money for Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for a Senate seat.
Congo Elections Marred by Violence, Fraud: HRW
HRW said the bloodiest incident happened on November 26, the final day of the election campaign.
Democratic National Committee to Fight GOP's 'Assault on Voting Rights'
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has unveiled a campaign to help voters surmount restrictive state voting laws that have been enacted by Republican legislatures across the country.
Ruling Party Wins Guyanese Election, But Loses Parliamentary Majority
Donald Ramotar of the ruling People's Progressive Party (PPP/C) will be the next Guyanese president, scoring the fifth straight such victory for the party.
Clinton's Myanmar Visit: Can Suu Kyi Work Magic After Election?
The initial signs from Myanmar, following U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's meeting with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and with the president Thein Sein, a former junta member, indicate a step in right direction.
Egypt Awaits Vote Result; Brotherhood Win Likely
Egypt will hear the results of elections which Islamist parties look set to win Friday, and protesters have called a rally to remember 42 people killed in clashes with police last month.
In Historic Visit to Burma, Clinton Meets With Aung San Suu Kyi
This trip represented the highest official U.S. visit to Burma in more than fifty years.
Egypt Election Results: What a Muslim Brotherhood Majority Means
Egypt has gone to polls and overwhelmingly voiced its support for the Muslim Brotherhood. What does that mean for the country's political and social future?
Egypt Elections Paint Complicated Picture for Obama Administration
With early election results hinting at the shape of Egypt's first parliament since the fall of Hosni Mubarak, the U.S. faces the task of navigating the dynamics between Islamist parties poised to win a commanding number of seats, skeptical liberals and a ruling military that has appeared reluctant to relinquish power.
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