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South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died Thursday. She was 91. Suzman, who was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, fought a long and lonely battle in the South African parliament against government repression of the country's black majority and the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela.
Nations:South Africa Zimbabwe People:Helen Suzman Nelson Mandela
2009-01-01
Group: Stronger warnings needed in Tenn. ash spill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Authorities need to more strongly warn residents that muck left from a major coal-ash spill in eastern Tennessee could pose health risks, a southern environmental group said Saturday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-27
British political giants join forces on record
LONDON (AFP) - They may come from opposite sides of the political divide but former British prime minister John Major and ex-labour lawmaker Tony Benn have become unwitting colloborators on a new conceptual music album.
Nations:U.K. New Zealand People:Barack Obama Tony Blair George W. Bush Source:(AFP)
2008-12-19
Thai anti-govt protesters paralyse parliament
BANGKOK (AFP) - Thousands of Thai protesters marched on parliament and other key buildings Monday in what they called a final battle against the government, forcing lawmakers to cancel an important sitting.
Nations:Thailand Activities:2008 Thai Political Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-11-24
China democracy activist detained for subversion
SHANGHAI, China - The founder of a political group calling for the establishment of a multiparty democracy in China was detained Thursday and police told his wife he would be charged with subversion of state power.
Nations:China Source:(AP)
2008-11-13
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