GARDEZ VOTRE SANG-FROID (Instructions in Case of Fire, Paris housing projects) France on the eve of elections A man backed into a corner – up against the wall, with his enemies moving in for the kill and little room to manoeuver – will do and say anything he can to get out of […]
The Other Face of Terrorism
“When was it that multi-culturalism ceased to be an ideology designed to deconstruct a European culture, traditions, identity and nation-state?” Those are the words of Norwegian right-wing extremist turned terrorist Anders Behring Breivik. Now here are the words of a young, but becoming increasingly popular, blogger, “Multi-culturalism, once beyond question, is now increasingly under attack […]
Mozambique: House of the Flying Azagaias
In the past couple of weeks, the Mozambican blogosphere played host to debate on the role of hip-hop and the nature of legitimate “social critique”. This debate actually started two years ago [pt], except that in past weeks it has reached a new fervor. One group of influential voices in the Mozambican blogosphere until recently […]
The fulfillment of Malaysia’s political prophecy
As Malaysia’s six prime minister begins his tenure, the political prophecy of Malaysia’s leader has been fulfilled. The significance of every letter in the name RAHMAN – Malaysia’s father of independence, represents each of her past and current prime ministers. Malaysia’s current prime minister, Najib Razak succeeded Abdullah Badawi after a power transition plan in […]
Libertarian Leader Contests Gillibrand Congressional Seat Special Election
Libertarian Leader Contests Gillibrand Congressional Seat Special Election Albany, NY Eric Sundwall, the Libertarian Party of New York State Chair, will seek the 20th Congressional District seat vacated by Kirsten Gillibrand when Governor Paterson appointed her to the Senate seat held by Hillary Clinton. Sundwall hopes to form a coalition of independents with disaffected […]
Iraqi Prime minister’s party wins big in country’s elections
BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Nouri maliki ‘s allies swept to victory over shite religious parties during last weekend’s provincial election in iraq – a rousing endoresement of his crackdown on extremists, according to official results realeasd thursday The impressive showing, which must be certified by international and Iraqi observers, places al-Maliki […]