Tunisia:Protests Erupt Across Tunisia Following Secular Politician's Assassination
Region: TunisiaBy Afef Abrougui Protests have erupted across Tunisia, following the assassination of Chokri Belaid, a leading member of the secular opposition, and a staunch opponent of the Islamist-led coalition government. His ... more
Views: 672Senate OK’s Letting Governor Serve 2 Terms
Region: VirginiaBy Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – Starting in 2017, Virginia voters could have the opportunity to re-elect the governor to a second consecutive term if the House joins the Senate in se... more
Views: 479Mali's ‘Soldier of Death’
Region: MaliBy Rakotomalala Since the start of Operation Serval in Mali, this photo has been seen and shared around the world. [1] French soldier in Mali wearing a scarf with death's head motif – from odieux connard ... more
Views: 565Cuban Athletes: Immersed in Race to Leave
Region: CubaWhile some seek better lives abroad, others stay out of a sense of loyalty. By Carlos Rodríguez Cuban athlet... more
Views: 631I-64 May Get Millions to Ease Congestion
Region: VirginiaBy Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – Gov. Bob McDonnell’s transportation budget would provide millions of dollars for road and rail projects along Interstate 64 from Newport News to... more
Views: 727Washington Showing Support for International Court
Region: United StatesUS steers clear of joining International Criminal Court, but it is now much more aligned with the court's goals than ever before. By Blake Evans-Pritchard Although the... more
Views: 696Afghan-US Deal Raises Controversy
Region: AfghanistanPresident Karzai's opponents say he should not allow US forces to stay on, while others see this as essential to Afghanistan’s future. By Mina Habib - Afghan... more
Views: 785Laying Down The Gauntlet
Region: United StatesOur president has made an offer to the entire Republican caucus. Those are the politicians who he needs to convince to go his way, and it is the most significant move Mr. Obama has made since he invited Speaker Boehn... more
Views: 469Why Women Make Better Politicians Than Men
Region: United StatesIn case you haven’t been paying attention since women attained the right to vote, it seems that we have a problem in American politics. That’s a good thing for me. I have made my living as a problem... more
Views: 1008Shakespeare Festival May Get Boost from State
Region: Virginia
By Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – A bill introduced by Sen. Thomas Norment, R-Williamsburg, would designate the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg as the official Shakespear... more
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