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The Dark, Sordid History of the Court That Ousted Thailand’s Prime Minister

Thailand's Constitutional Court may have finally done what months of anti-government demonstrations failed to do -- unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. In a ruling Wednesday, the court ordered Yingluck to step down, finding her guilty of abusing...

Published Wed, May 07 2014 3:59 PM by FP Passport
Morning Brief: Tensions Run High as Russia Displays Military Strength

Tensions Run High as Russia Displays Military Strength Top News: Russia celebrated Victory Day today, commemorating the Soviet defeat of the *** in World War II. "This is a holiday when the overwhelming power of patriotism triumphs, when we all feel...

Published Fri, May 09 2014 5:05 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Morning Brief
Morning Brief: EU Imposes New Sanctions Over Ukraine

EU Imposes New Sanctions Over Ukraine Top News : Moscow said new European Union sanctions will undermine efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine. The EU announced sanctions on two Crimean companies and 13 people on Monday in response to Moscow's annexation...

Published Tue, May 13 2014 5:32 AM by FP Passport

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Morning Brief: More Than 200 Dead in Turkey Mine Disaster

More Than 200 Dead in Turkey Mine Disaster Top news: Rescue workers in Turkey are battling to reach miners trapped after an explosion at a power distribution unit set off a fire that has left at least 232 miners dead and many more trapped in what is feared...

Published Wed, May 14 2014 6:07 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Morning Brief
A Who's Who in the Executive Cell Block

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for accepting bribes to streamline the construction of a luxury apartment complex. When his incarceration begins in September, Olmert will be the latest in the...

Published Thu, May 15 2014 2:59 PM by FP Passport

Filed under: Corruption, Justice, Politics
Hugo Chavez wins press freedom award

When you think of Hugo Chavez and journalism, his repeated habit of shutting down TV stations that are critical of his government and supporting legislation to punish "press crimes," might be the first thing that comes to mind. But one Argentine...

Published Wed, Mar 30 2011 9:01 AM by FP Passport
Berlusconi: Lampedusa for Lampedusans

The Italian Prime Minister is visiting the tiny Mediterranean island that has become ground-zero for Europe's new refugee crisis: "The 'Free Lampedusa' plan began at midnight... In 48-60 hours Lampedusa will be inhabited only by the people...

Published Wed, Mar 30 2011 9:30 AM by FP Passport
Egypt's Awful Math: 99 Percent of Its Women Have Been Sexually Harassed

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Published Mon, Jun 09 2014 4:48 PM by Foreign Policy

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Introducing FP's World Cup Blog, Midfield General

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Published Wed, Jun 11 2014 2:03 PM by Foreign Policy

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It’s Even Worse Than You Thought: Deep Recessions Leave Lasting Effects on Output

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Published Fri, Jun 13 2014 7:27 AM by Foreign Policy

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Everyone Agrees Iraq Is In Crisis. Not Everyone Agrees About What To Do About It

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Published Sun, Jun 15 2014 2:47 PM by Foreign Policy

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Bieber meets Bibi

The Holy Land is contracting Bieber fever this week as theCanadian pubescent pop star makes a much-anticipated visit to Israel. Hearrived in Israel on Monday, and is set to meet with Israel Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday ahead of a performance...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2011 10:21 AM by FP Passport

Filed under: Israel/Palestine, Celebs
Are Palestinians 'ready' for statehood? U.N. says yes.

Under the 1933 Montevideo Convention, the closest thing in international law to a codified definition of what it means to be a country, an entity must have the following things to qualify for statehood: (a) a permanent population; (b) a definedterritory;...

Published Wed, Apr 13 2011 9:36 AM by FP Passport
Got a pen for Vaclav Klaus?

The above video of Czech President Vaclav Klaus pocketing a ceremonial pen during at a treaty signing with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has gone viral in a big way in recent days. It's not so much the fact that he took the semi-precious stone...

Published Thu, Apr 14 2011 9:46 AM by FP Passport
The Supreme Leader was one impressive baby

Golnaz Esfandiari reports a very strange story making the rounds about Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Shia Muslims regard Muhammad's son-in-law and successor, Ali, as the most important religious figure after the prophet. ) : In...

Published Fri, Apr 15 2011 9:55 AM by FP Passport

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The Dark, Sordid History of the Court That Ousted Thailand’s Prime Minister

Morning Brief: Tensions Run High as Russia Displays Military Strength

Morning Brief: EU Imposes New Sanctions Over Ukraine

Morning Brief: More Than 200 Dead in Turkey Mine Disaster

A Who's Who in the Executive Cell Block

Hugo Chavez wins press freedom award

Berlusconi: Lampedusa for Lampedusans

Egypt's Awful Math: 99 Percent of Its Women Have Been Sexually Harassed

Introducing FP's World Cup Blog, Midfield General

It’s Even Worse Than You Thought: Deep Recessions Leave Lasting Effects on Output

Everyone Agrees Iraq Is In Crisis. Not Everyone Agrees About What To Do About It

Bieber meets Bibi

Are Palestinians 'ready' for statehood? U.N. says yes.

Got a pen for Vaclav Klaus?

The Supreme Leader was one impressive baby