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Can a dictator oversee an election?
Today, Curtis and Katulis discuss Pakistan's upcoming elections. Yesterday, they debated whether fighting terrorism is worth giving U.S. foreign aid to an undemocratic regime. Later in the week, they'll discuss Benazir Bhutto, how losing Pakistan's...Tags: National Security, Pakistan, Justice System, Elections, Government
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Pakistan's Musharraf pulls a Nixon
The SwampPakistan's President Pervez Musharraf on Aug. 18, 2008 from a handout photo distributed by the government's Press Information Department. by Frank James It's official. Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf pulled a Richard Nixon, announced his resignation...Tags: Heads of State, Civil Unrest, Newspapers, National Government, Defense
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Pakistan after Musharraf
Power has been draining away from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for more than a year. His party suffered a stunning electoral defeat in February that accelerated his isolation. Had he departed peacefully when his constitutional term expired in...Tags: Local Government, Pakistan, Justice System, Elections, Washington (U.S. state)
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World watch
ArgentinaAfter denying a severe outbreak, Argentina's health minister acknowledged a dengue fever epidemic. Nearly 8,000 people are reported infected, with the northern province of Chaco having almost half of those cases. Argentina's epidemic has been...Tags: Health, Constitutional Issues, Motorcycling, National Government, Government
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He gave Pakistan her voice
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterKarachi, Pakistan Out of costume but not out of character, one of Pakistan's hottest TV stars was sipping his first tea of the day as the sun faded on a December afternoon, the shadow of his beard evidence of rising late after another night of...Tags: India, Pakistan, Los Angeles Times, Central Intelligence Agency, Defense
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Musharraf leaves Pakistan at crossroads
The Swampby Kim Barker ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf on Monday ends an era in Pakistan and could pave the way for a stronger civilian government that is more independent from the army than any government in......Tags: Justice System, Heads of State, Civil Unrest, National Government, Condoleezza Rice
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Doubletake: Is Mac thumpin' PC?
The SwampWelcome to Doubletake, your morning mash-up with Tribune correspondents Jim Tankersley and Jim Oliphant. Now in new Extreme Arctic Blast flavor. Jim Oliphant: So, get your text message yet? Jim Tankersley: No. And my new rule is, no text, no......Tags: LeBron James, Heavy Engineering, Religion and Belief, Elections, Heads of State
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Barack Obama, win-history 'on his side'
The Swampby Mark Silva "History is on the side of Barack Obama,'' the folks at the Gallup Poll report today, noting that only twice during the past 14 presidential elections did the candidate who was running ahead in Gallup polling a......Tags: Colleges and Universities, Jimmy Carter, Education, John F. Kennedy, History
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Obama throws al Qaeda a curve
The Swampby Frank James The people of the United States threw al Qaeda a massive intercontinental curve ball when they elected President Barack Obama, leaving the world's most famous terrorist group apparently grasping to come to grips with what just happened........Tags: Religious Conflicts, Samuel P Huntington, Civil Unrest, National Government, Armed Conflicts
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Middle East 'proportionality'
![Since Dec. 27, when Israel began its aerial bombardment of Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians -- reportedly more than 200 the first day -- the word most frequently used by the world media is "proportionality."](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-01/44389179-06172745.jpg "Since Dec. 27, when Israel began its aerial bombardment of Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians -- reportedly more than 200 the first day -- the word most frequently used by the world media is "proportionality.\"")
Since Dec. 27, when Israel began its aerial bombardment of Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians -- reportedly more than 200 the first day -- the word most frequently used by the world media is "proportionality."
How many bombs, it is asked, should...Tags: Israel, Terrorism, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Gaza Crisis (2008)
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Musharraf takes oath as civilian president
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterPresident Pervez Musharraf was inaugurated today as a civilian president, as aides signaled that a date for ending a nearly month-old emergency decree could be announced later in the day. Clad in a dark tunic and looking somber, Musharraf was sworn in by...Tags: Local Government, Pakistan, Justice System, Elections, Heads of State
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Israel: Serenity, violence and sadness
The Swampby Mark Silva JERUSALEM -- Even as President Bush meets with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem, pressing for progress in peace talks with the Palestinians, Israeli TV is consumed with images of the newest rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. This......Tags: Executive Branch, Services and Shopping, Beauty Products and Fragrances, Peace Negotiations, Diplomacy
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