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Voting Starts in Historic Maldives Elections

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Posted by geri   
Wednesday, 08 October 2008
vote-button-lrg.jpgThe people of the Maldives are voting in their first multi-party democratic presidential election, which sees the Indian Ocean archipelago choosing whether to replace Asia's longest-serving leader, President Gayoom who is seeking a seventh term. The polls are the culmination of reforms introduced by President Gayoom who waited in line for over an hour before casting his vote on Wednesday.
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American Hero Gets New Home (Video)

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Posted by geri   
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
soldiers-steel-home.jpgAn Army Sergeant who lost three limbs in Iraq and his family have a brand new home thanks to 8,000 Metal industry workers. The ceremony to honor his service and award the new steel-frame house took place in Baltimore, the third year a wounded soldier has received a home.

 

Taliban Seeking Peace, has Split with Al Qaeda

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Tuesday, 07 October 2008
Taliban leaders are holding Saudi-brokered talks with the Afghan government to end the country's conflict -- and are severing their ties with al Qaeda, sources close to the historic discussions have told CNN. The talks -- the first of their kind aimed at resolving the lengthy conflict in Afghanistan -- mark a significant move by the Saudi leadership to take a direct role in Afghanistan, hosting delegates who have until recently been their enemies. (CNN - World News)
 

African Governance Improving: Study

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Posted by geri   
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
Around two thirds of African countries have improved in the field of governance and human rights over the past year, according to the latest study released Monday by the Ibrahim Index, founded by British billionare Mo Ibrahim. (Thanks to Bill F. for the tip!)
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Chicago Charter Schools Defy Expectation for Poor Students

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Posted by geri   
Monday, 06 October 2008
noble_drama_2008.jpgAn inner city public high school consisting of poor students -- mostly immigrants -- has become a remarkable example of what a school can do. One hundred percent of the students graduate, and almost all go to some of the nation's top colleges. Noble Street College Prep is one of seven in Chicago's network of charter school campuses on which longer school days, longer school years and mandatory weekend tutoring prepare the students for college. Dress codes are part of life for the small student body, under 500 kids per school. (Read or listen to the report at National Public Radio)
 
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