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Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against possible post-election turmoil in June
Associated PressTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A senior commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces will be on watch for possible unrest after next month's presidential election, calling the outcome "unpredictable" and sending the strongest message...Tags: BBC, Iran's Nuclear Program, Political Dissent, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran
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Myanmar frees political prisoners before president goes to U.S.
ReutersYANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar's government has freed 23 political prisoners, a senior interior ministry official said on Friday, the day President Thein Sein was due to leave for a landmark visit to the United States. The official declined to be...Tags: Barack Obama, Wars and Interventions, National Government, Yangon (Burma), Government
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Japan sees results from 'Abenomics' growth strategy, as GDP jumps 3.5 pct, beating forecasts
AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 3.5 percent in annual terms last quarter, giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a boost as his government tackles reforms needed to ensure a sustained recovery from two decades of malaise....Tags: Earnings Forecasts, Consumers, Prices, Petroleum Industry, Government Debt
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Unions protest over potential sale of L.A. Times to Koch brothers
About 300 labor union members and other activists staged a demonstration to protest the potential sale of the Los Angeles Times to the politically conservative Koch brothers. Demonstrators marched outside the downtown L.A. headquarters of Oaktree...
Tags: Local Elections, Pension and Welfare, Scott Walker, David Koch, Tribune Company
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Bahrain blogger escapes to Britain
ReutersBy Gwladys Fouche OSLO, May 14 (Reuters) - A Bahraini blogger and human rights activist said he had been granted asylum in Britain after being in hiding for two years. A leading voice among protesters during anti-government demonstrations in 2011, Ali...Tags: Bahrain, Civil Rights, Oslo (Norway), Punishment, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Egyptian youth movement leader arrested
CAIRO -- Prominent youth activist Ahmed Maher was arrested on Friday as he sought to leave the Cairo international airport, members of his April 6 youth movement said. Maher, who helped lead the revolution that ousted longtime President Hosni Mubarak,...
Tags: Police Arrests, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Cairo (Egypt), Hosni Mubarak
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RPT-Egypt arrests prominent activist, says incited March protest
Reuters(Sends to additional subscribers) * Arrest of Ahmed Maher latest to hit Egyptian activists * Security source says accused of inciting demonstrations CAIRO, May 10 (Reuters) - A prominent Egyptian activist flying home from the United States was detained...Tags: Police Arrests, Prosecution, National Government, Government, Activism
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Thousands in Russia demand new elections, release of prisoners
This post has been corrected. See bottom for details. MOSCOW — In the biggest show of opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin since last May, thousands of demonstrators gathered Monday near the Kremlin to demand an immediate release of...
Tags: Russia, Embezzlement, Political Dissent, Parliament, Activism
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Jose Maria Islas Gets A Deportation Delay - Will March In Wednesday's Immigrant Rights Demonstration
Jose Maria Islas, whoseimmigration case has galvanized activists and reformers in Connecticut, will be joining Gov. Dannel Malloy and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro Wednesday for a major protest march in New Haven. The only reason Islas, an undocumented...Tags: Deportation, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Hamden (New Haven, Connecticut), Barack Obama, International Law
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NEWSMAKER-Time running out for Malaysia's veteran reformer Anwar
ReutersBy Siva Sithraputhran KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Reuters) - On Sunday, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim has his best - and seemingly last - chance to complete an extraordinary political comeback from beaten-down prisoner to leader of his country. The 65-year-old...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Elections, Malaysia, Social Sciences, Economy, Business and Finance
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Fresh Slovenian protests amid bailout fears
Reuters* Thousands take to streets in anti-corruption protests * First demonstrations under new Slovenian government * Slovenia says it can avoid Cyprus-style bailout By Marja Novak LJUBLJANA, April 27 (Reuters) - Around 2,500 anti-corruption protesters...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Slovenia, Political Corruption, Cyprus
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ANALYSIS-Argentina plugs economic holes ahead of October vote
Reuters* Price-freeze accords revived to tame inflation * Tax agency seeks to boost revenue, keep dollars at home * Argentine peso sinking vs dollar on black market By Hilary Burke BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Reuters) - At a new market in a tough suburb of...Tags: Central Bank, Consumers, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Prices, Money and Monetary Policy
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