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The Fall of Bo Xilai: Scandal in the People’s Republic of China Hints at Internal Power Struggle in the Politburo
The voice of the Communist Party of China has come through loud and clear in the Bo Xilai case: Bo is stripped of all titles and factional battles are alive and well within the Chinese Politburo. PRC internet sources are alive with rumors regarding the most public downfall of a powerful Chinese politician in recent […]
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s 17 Years Are Over.
Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation was accepted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and it is likely that Mario Monti will succeed him. Berlusconi follows former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou as the latest casualty of the euro zone financial crisis. Berlusconi was unable to pass key financial austerity measures earlier this week, signaling a loss of a […]
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Penn State Students Riot After Firing of Joe Paterno.
Penn State University experienced rioting from disgruntled students over the firing of long time head football coach of forty five years Joe Paterno. Additionally, the school president, Graham Spanier, has also been dismissed by the Board of Trustees. Originally, Coach Paterno was to resign at the conclusion of the current season but after a […]
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