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Disarray mars Angola election
The Associated PressAngola stumbled on the road to democracy Friday, with voters waiting for hours to take part in the first election in 16 years as ballot shortages and a lack of voting officials played havoc at the polls. The voting follows one of Africa's longest civil...Tags: Justice and Rights, Elections, Human Rights, Government, National Government
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LPGA backs off of language policy
O, by the WayA few weeks ago, the LPGA said that it wanted its international members to be able to speak English to some degree of proficiency by the end of 2009 -- or face suspension.The policy was seen as particularly affecting the......Tags: Justice and Rights, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Golf
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GOP attacks media, we respond
The Swampby Frank James At Republican gatherings, we media types take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Next to whoever are the leaders of the Democratic Party at a given time, we're the GOP's favorite pinatas. They clearly feel they need......Tags: Justice and Rights, Sarah Palin, Elections, Republican National Conventions, Government
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Rev. Jesse Jackson released from Chicago hospital
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital, two days after he was admitted because of severe stomach pains. A spokeswoman for Jackson's civil rights organization, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, says Jackson was released from...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Healthcare Policies, Justice and Rights, Jesse Jackson, Food Safety
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Oil-rich and impoverished, Angola votes
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterVoters in Angola, one of Africa's biggest oil producers, will take part in parliamentary elections today for the first time in 16 years, with analysts forecasting peaceful balloting and a victory for the MPLA party, which has been in power for 33 years....Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Justice and Rights, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Defense, Unemployment
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Broder: Campaign will be a fair and hopeful fight
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Change is coming, change you can count on. That is the simple, central message from the two presidential nominating conventions held in Denver and St. Paul during the past two weeks. Whether it is Barack Obama or John McCain going...Tags: Barack Obama, Justice and Rights, Family, Religious Leaders, Elections
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Paralympic boon to China's disabled
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNever mind the prospect of a swimmer competing in the butterfly who has only one leg, or a long jumper who is blind. To Zhou Rong, it was miracle enough when she saw a television report showing a disabled person in Beijing navigating a wheelchair onto a...Tags: People, Olympic Games, Justice and Rights, Multi-Sport Events, Athletics, Track and Field
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Companies lose staff but can save assets
Layoffs. Downsizing. Restructuring. They are ugly words in business. When mentioned in conjunction with a particular company or industry, these words are sure to provoke fear and angst among employers and employees alike. As more companies struggle to...Tags: Minority Groups, Justice and Rights, AirTran, Starbucks Corporation, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Bill to ease polygamy rules in Iran angers women
The Associated PressA bill that would allow Iranian men to take additional wives without the consent of their first wife has angered women and the country's top justice official, who say it would undermine women's rights and could be a government attempt to more deeply...Tags: Laws, Heads of State, Justice and Rights, Parliament, Islam
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Viewpoint: America's 'identity' blind spot
As a nation and as individuals, we tend to view the world through the prism of our own experiences. Over the last few weeks, Russians, Georgians, Abkhazians and South Ossetians have reminded us that ethnic nationalism and secessionism are on the rise...Tags: Minority Groups, Justice and Rights, Diplomacy, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, History
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Page: What qualifies as sexism in politics today?
I'm in trouble already. On a national television talk show, I referred to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's choice to be his running mate, as a nice ''young lady'' who's probably not the best choice. That night I received three e-mails...Tags: Justice and Rights, Sarah Palin, Government, Regional Authority, Louisiana
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We think: The state Supreme Court was right to toss out three flawed amendments
One thing you can say for the folks who proposed reforming Florida's tax and budget system -- they're batting better than .500. That's excellent if you're a baseball player, but sorely lacking if your goal was to change -- and presumably improve --...Tags: Justice and Rights, Elections, Sales, Freedom of Religion, Referenda
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