World Links: Arrests in Pakistan, Peace Vigils in Northern Ireland

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 11th, 2009

World Links: Suicide Attacks in Iraq and Sri Lanka, the Dalai Lama speaks from India

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 10th, 2009

World Links: China Ups Troops on Tibetan Border; Global Warming Skeptics Meet in NYC

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 9th, 2009

World Links: Tsvangirai’s Wife Killed in Car Crash; U.S.-Syria Talks to Begin

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 6th, 2009

World Links: China’s $585.5 Billion Stimulus Package; EU Interest Rates Cut to Record Low

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 5th, 2009

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Pakistan at the Polls: Video: Vote for Benazir’s Blood

In this episode of Focal Point, meet Abida Hussain, a sharp-tongued politician with gray hair and a smoker's raspy voice who is running for parliament in Punjab, Pakistan -- against her own cousin.

Mar 4th, 2009

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Pakistan at the Polls: Video: You Cannot Hide from Allah

In this episode of Focal Point, meet the Michael Bloomberg of Pakistan, a man of humble origins who hits the jackpot and decides to run for mayor of his hometown.

Mar 4th, 2009

Pakistan at the Polls: Map: Pakistan’s Electoral Politics

A map of Pakistan's electoral politics.

Mar 4th, 2009

World Links: Prison Riots in Mexico; Arrest Warrant for al Bashir

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 4th, 2009

Pakistan at the Polls: Interview with Pakistan Expert Daniel Markey

Wide Angle interviews Daniel Markey, Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia, at the Council about the elections, political maneuvering, and the future of democracy in Pakistan.

Mar 4th, 2009