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Raul Castro takes the reins in Cuba

Posted by: ST on February 24, 2008 at 3:55 pm » 6 Comments

It’s official: HAVANA, Cuba — Cuba’s parliament named Raul Castro president on Sunday, ending nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel but leaving the island’s communist system unshaken. In a surprise move, an old guard revolutionary leader was named No. 2, suggesting that major changes are not likely anytime soon. The retirement of [...]

 

Ralph Nader announces third party bid for presidency

Posted by: ST on February 24, 2008 at 11:01 am » 11 Comments

He made it official this morning (via Memeo): WASHINGTON – Ralph Nader said Sunday he will run for president as a third-party candidate, criticizing the top White House contenders as too close to big business and pledging to repeat a bid that will “shift the power from the few to the many.” Nader, 73, said [...]