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September 8, 2008

Democrats celebrate surprise success in Hong Kong elections

(Times Online) Hong Kong voters gave opposition pro-democracy parties a surprise success in elections for the territory’s legislature today, ensuring they retained their veto power and influence over political reforms.

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CURRENT HEADLINES

UN to suspend food aid in Darfur

(BBC News) The UN says it will halt food aid distribution in parts of Darfur because of attacks....

Indian Kashmir shuts over election plan, violence

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian Kashmir shut down for a day on Monday when separatists called a strike to protest against plans to hold elections...

Democrats celebrate surprise success in Hong Kong elections

(Times Online) Hong Kong voters gave opposition pro-democracy parties a surprise success in elections for the territory’s legislature today, ensuring they retained their veto power...

Sarkozy in Russia to seek new Georgia peace deal

MEIENDORF CASTLE, Russia - (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Russia on Monday to seek a lasting peace deal for Georgia that will...

Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty'

(BBC News) Profits from major new offshore oil fields will be used to eradicate poverty and boost education, Brazil's President Lula vows....

Mbeki to meet Zimbabwe parties in Harare

HARARE (Reuters) - South African President Thabo Mbeki will meet Zimbabwe's rival parties in Harare on Monday amid growing doubts over his chances of securing...