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...since the Second World War, and last Tuesday’s coup is the first in over a decade. In 2001, Thaksin, who has faced allegations of nepotism and corruption, became the first elected Prime Minister in the history of Thailand to complete a term. Despite news of the turmoil, Harvard Model Congress in Asia plans to host its simulated Congress for U.S. high school students in Thailand this summer for the second time, according to organizers. “[We’re] anticipating a little reluctance on the part of the high schools, but we are really...
...hecklers and demonstrations, which the Socialists have blamed on Fidesz. Fidesz, which canceled a Saturday rally in Budapest for fear the meeting might become a catalyst for more clashes, has denied responsibility for any violence, and says the Prime Minister's lies are the reason for the current turmoil. But Demszky, attempting to keep his city's peace, maintains the rioters are being encouraged. "During the demonstrations that can go on for 24 hours, these speakers are saying crazy things," he says. "People are listening to them and saying 'O.K.'" If true, the lesson may then be this: reckless words...
...meeting in Singapore, the fund is pursuing reforms that will give greater influence to emerging economic powers in Asia and elsewhere. The IMF is also taking steps that address some of the misgivings about the way it has worked in the past to prevent and resolve financial turmoil...
...based on a sound diplomatic calculation. The international community demands that Iran go the extra mile to satisfy concerns over its atomic energy program, but it also insists that the issue be resolved via diplomacy rather than confrontation. For reasons ranging from the price of oil to the turmoil in neighboring Iraq, much of the world outside of the U.S. fears that a confrontation between America and Iran would have disastrous consequences...
...them, Khalid Mahmood, summed up their unhappiness with the Prime Minister: "The party and the Labour government's work is more important than any individual. Sadly, I feel that your remaining in office no longer serves the best interests of the party or the country." The ensuing turmoil precipitated furious arguments yesterday between Brown and Blair and fevered efforts by their surrogates to work out a decorous transition - resulting in Blair's announcement today. Brown pledged his support in advance of Blair's statement today "for the decisions he makes; this should not be about private arrangements but about what...