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Ombion: Bacolod politics 102 for non-politicians (Last of two parts)
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Thu, 17 May 2012 13:40:59 -0700

In China, Economics Is Politics
As the Bo Xilai and Chen Guangcheng episodes show, politics in China can be brutal. For the Chinese Communist Party, an enduring social compact with its people is still a long way off.

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:48 -0700

THE RACE: Politics a factor in weekend summits
President Barack Obama is taking a break from active campaigning for a few days to host back-to-back world summits. Yet U.S. presidential politics will be lurking just offstage at both.

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:09:08 -0700

Politics is just a diversion as BHP whacks the zombie
Jac Nasser's publicity campaign had the media well and truly sucked in.

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:14:12 -0700

New politics rejects austerity and wars of whim
When National Nurses United and the union's allies rally May 18 in Chicago on behalf of a Robin Hood tax on Wall Street speculation, the lie of austerity will be exposed.

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:42:38 -0700