17 January 2006

Stories from 17 January 2006

Bolivia: Morales Has Broad Support

Eduardo Avila links to a recent poll which found that “65% of the population approves of the President-elect,” noting that the poll was done in urban areas where support for...

18 January 2006

Mexico: Cancún's Restoration

Both Steve Bridger of afterwilma.info and Danna Harman of the Christian Science Monitor go over Cancún's plans to get back on its feet after Hurricane Wilma devastated the tourist city...

18 January 2006

Bahamas: Majority Rule

On the 39th anniversary of the achieving of majority rule in the Bahamas, Sir Arthur Foulkes traces the journey the country took to get there.

18 January 2006

Philippines: Palace Walk

Torn and frayed in Manila has been reading a book about Malacanang Palace, the official residence of Philippine presidents (and formerly of U.S. and Spanish governor-generals). His reactions.

18 January 2006

Taiwan: Premier Resigns

One whole jujuflop situation has been following realignments in the Taiwan government since the ruling party's defeat in the last election. His latest is on the premier's resignation today. But...

18 January 2006

China, Thailand: Free Trade Defenders

Bangkok Pundit rebuts local Thai newspaper editorials that argue that Thailand's free-trade agreement with China has been disastrous. “For China, Thailand has always had a large trade deficit with China...

18 January 2006

Afghanistan: Kabul & Security Barriers

Afghan Warrior writes that the people of Kabul support the decision of their government regarding the removal of the security barriers from the streets of the capital. These barriers create...

17 January 2006