World
Hugo Chavez, popular Venezuelan president, dies
March 6, 2013In life, Chavez was almost a legendary figure; first elected to Venezuela's presidency in 1998, he was popularly re-elected three more times in 2000, 2006, and 2012.
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Battle for Venezuela’s presidency in overdrive
March 6, 2013Vice President Nicolas Maduro, who was favored by Chavez, is the presidential candidate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela.
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German troops in Africa evoke bad memories
March 5, 2013On February 28, Germany's Bundestag members of most political parties voted to send German troops to Mali.
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Presidential elections in Cyprus
March 5, 2013This election is of significance because it took place in the context of the world crisis of capital. The crisis has hit Cyprus hard is due to the close connections of the nation's banks to the...
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Italian elections reflect dangers facing Europe
March 4, 2013The parliamentary elections carried out in Italy during the weekend of February 23-24 have created great worry in governments throughout Europe.
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