Chinese state media are warning against “excessive and hasty” democratic change in Burma, saying democracy alone cannot solve all of the Southeast Asian country’s problems. A commentary in the Communist Party-run Global Times acknowledged that the recent reforms by Burma’s new quasi-civilian government are bringing “unprecedented hope for the nation’s prospects.” But it also warned […]
Chinese State Media: Democracy No ‘Panacea’ for Burma
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
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Aung San Suu Kyi to Address British Parliament
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will address both houses of Britain’s parliament Thursday, a rare honor normally reserved for visiting heads of state. The Nobel laureate’s speech at the historic 11th century Westminster Hall is part of her first trip to Britain since leaving the country 24 years ago to lead Burma’s pro-democracy […]
Thousands Protests Austerity Measures in Spain
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Spanish union members led protests against austerity measures in the streets of Madrid Wednesday. The protestors want the government to consider new policies, saying the austerity cutbacks approved by the new conservative administration has not improved employment or the economy. They are concerned that Spain may have to take a European Union bailout […]
Thousands Protests Austerity Measures in Spain
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 1:01 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Spanish union members led protests against austerity measures in the streets of Madrid Wednesday. The protestors want the government to consider new policies, saying the austerity cutbacks approved by the new conservative administration has not improved employment or the economy. They are concerned that Spain may have to take a European Union bailout […]
