Saturday, November 3, 2012

Secrecy of Chinese succession

Secrecy of Chinese succession


Secrecy of Chinese succession

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 03:34 AM PDT

Rumors and speculation are running wild, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) prepares for its 18th Party Congress. So far, though, the most tangible thing about the Congress is the massive deployment of extended security measures in China, resulting in the cancelation of academic conferences, art exhibitions, performances and even private meetings.

Taliban target female students with acid attack

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 10:59 AM PDT

It's the latest cruel tactic in the Pakistani Taliban's battle to stop girls and women from getting an education: acid thrown in their faces to scar them for life and deter others from following in their footsteps.

Pakistan to honor girls injured in Malala attack

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 10:58 AM PDT

Two Pakistani girls who were injured in an attack that nearly took the life of their classmate, schoolgirl activist Malala Yousufzai, are to be honored with a medal of courage, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Saturday.

Egyptian fan power: Ultras seek justice for Port Said deaths

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:02 PM PDT

Since the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, Cairo is a city that has become addicted to the art of protest. But this protest wasn't like any of the others.

Islamist leader, who offered aid after Sandy, speaks to CNN

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 12:06 AM PDT

Wanted. $10 million reward. With that bounty on his head, Islamist Hafiz Saeed should be in hiding. He's not.

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