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Political News – Monthly Newsletter March 2011

Putin, Medvedev share nearly 24 'secret palaces' between them

MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allegedly share between them at least two dozen palaces, villas and mansions, according to a respected Russian magazine. The Russian liberal media and blogosphere has been alive with discussion about possible secret residences belonging to the two since a businessman in December accused Putin of .... Read the original article  : Putin, Medvedev share nearly 24 ’secret palaces’ between them.

Political News – Monthly Newsletter February 2011

Congress wins Chandigarh mayor poll by one vote

CHANDIGARH - The ruling Congress Saturday managed to scrape through in the crucial election for the mayor of Chandigarh. Congress candidate Ravinder Pall Singh won by just one vote, defeating the rebel Congress candidate, Jagjit Singh Kang. Out of the 33 votes counted, Ravinder Pal Singh got 17 while Kang got 16. Kang, a Congress ... Read : Congress wins Chandigarh mayor poll by one vote.

Political News – Monthly Newsletter January 2011

US diplomats doubt Pakistan will ever fight anti-India groups: WikiLeaks

WASHINGTON - A new set of leaked State Department cables portray US diplomats’ “deep scepticism that Pakistan will ever cooperate fully in fighting the full panoply of extremist groups,” as an insurance against India, according to the New York Times. “This is partly because Pakistan sees some of the strongest militant groups as insurance for .... Source article  : US diplomats doubt Pakistan will ever fight anti-India groups: WikiLeaks.

Political News – Monthly Newsletter December 2010

Sarkozy fears for his life

LONDON - French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fearing for his life as he has become the country’s “most hated” president in 50 years. “I am so hated that I am beginning to fear for my life. Someone may just cross the line and attack me. But I don’t know why the French have come to .... Read the original article  : Sarkozy fears for his life.

Political News – Monthly Newsletter November 2010

Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year amid latest NKorean threat

Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea says Red Cross officials from the two Koreas have agreed to hold reunions for families separated by their civil war. Unification Ministry spokeswoman Lee Jong-joo said Friday that the two Koreas will hold the reunions from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 at ... Read more : Koreas agree to 1st family reunions in 1 year amid latest NKorean threat.