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Pakistan's general problem
ALI DAYAN HASAN is South Asia researcher for Human Rights Watch.IN RETURN FOR cooperation in the war on terror since 9/11, the United States has provided Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, with billions of dollars in aid and almost total support in his quest to remain president — until recently....Tags: Democracy, Central Intelligence Agency, Terrorism, Judges, U.S. Department of State
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Assassination shatters hopes for stability in Pakistan
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWASHINGTON -- For months, the Bush administration's hopes for stability in Pakistan rested on the rising influence of Benazir Bhutto. Her death Thursday shattered those hopes and threatened to paralyze U.S. priorities there: fighting terrorism, ensuring...Tags: Emergency Planning, National Security, U.S. Military, Judges, Terrorism
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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 Government, Democracy, Emergency Planning, National Security, Terrorism
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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: National Government, Defense, The New York Times, Richard Nixon, Heads of State
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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: National Government, Democracy, Judges, Washington (U.S. state), Justice System
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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: Demonstration, National Government, Disasters and Accidents, Constitutional Issues, Emergency Planning
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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: Celebrities, Constitutional Issues, Coup d'Etat, Central Intelligence Agency, Television
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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: National Government, Defense, Coup d'Etat, Heads of State, Judges
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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: National Government, Defense, Religion and Belief, Elections, Telecommunication Service
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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: Education, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy
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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: National Government, Barack Obama, Terrorism, George W. Bush, Osama bin Laden
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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: Gaza Crisis (2008), Nature, Hamas, Crime, Law and Justice, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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