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Youth Democrats lead the way in regional youth politics

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:07:20 +0000

Youth Democrats lead the way in regional youth politics
The SDP’s Young Democrats (YD) continue to take the lead in developing democracy among young leaders in Asia. Mr Muhd Khalis, YD’s Programme Director, was elected into the governing body of the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA). Mr Khalis was elected into YLDA’s Executive Committee during the organisation’s 6th AGM held in Bandung, Indonesia. [...]

Politics behind Harper’s D-Day invitation: WikiLeaks

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:07:42 +0000

Politics behind Harper’s D-Day invitation: WikiLeaks
OTTAWA — It’s no secret French President Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to keep last year’s D-Day commemoration a Franco-American event, leaving out countries that sent thousands of soldiers to fight the Nazis.

Politics › Ukraine president to visit Japan in January

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:07:13 +0000

Politics › Ukraine president to visit Japan in January
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych plans to visit Japan in January, the country’s ambassador to Japan, Mykola Kulinich, said Tuesday. Kulinich said at a press conference…

Rewind TV: Any Human Heart; Mandelson: The Real PM?; JFK: The Making of Modern Politics; Peep Show

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:08:25 +0000

Rewind TV: Any Human Heart; Mandelson: The Real PM?; JFK: The Making of Modern Politics; Peep Show
William Boyd’s epic Any Human Heart was underwhelming on the small screen. Elsewhere, Peter Mandelson loved the camera and the camera was kinder to JFK. By Phil Hogan Any Human Heart (C4) | 4OD Storyville: Mandelson – The Real PM? (BBC4) | iPlayer JFK: The Making of Modern Politics (BBC2) | iPlayer Peep Show (C4) | 4OD The good thing about Any Human Heart , William Boyd’s adaptation of his own …

New U.S. Politics Brings Mixed Message for Israel

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:07:19 +0000

New U.S. Politics Brings Mixed Message for Israel
Fresh Republican support for the Israeli government after the U.S. midterm elections may be offset by Tea Party suspicion of foreign aid.

POLITICS: Murray re-elected to Democratic caucus post

admin — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:07:37 +0000

POLITICS: Murray re-elected to Democratic caucus post
U.S. Senator Patty Murray , D-Wash, was re-elected today by the Democratic caucus to serve as Democra

Duo enter European politics

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:07:31 +0000

Duo enter European politics
Madison Wright and Jack Moran. STUDENTS from Sandown High School will have their say on one of the most controversial issues in EU politics.

Politics › ‘Drastic review’ needed for isle dispute talks with Russia: Maehara

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:08:34 +0000

Politics › ‘Drastic review’ needed for isle dispute talks with Russia: Maehara
Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara on Monday urged a ”drastic review” of the way the Japanese government deals with a territorial dispute with Moscow over Russian-held…

Politics 2010: GOP projected to claim majority in House

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:07:03 +0000

Politics 2010: GOP projected to claim majority in House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) — Party leaders were watching voting returns Tuesday, trying to divine which party would lead the U.S. House of Representatives.

What happens in American politics in the next two years?

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:07:54 +0000

What happens in American politics in the next two years?
The 2010 general election is over. Now what? Republicans will hold a majority of seats in the House of Representatives where a simple majority is all that is needed to get things done. The Senate remains in the hands of Democrats but not after some close calls and scary moments.