Sunday, December 02, 2007

As The World Turns- Russia and Venezuala

Putin’s Party Wins in Russia, but Leadership Is Still Clouded- "New York Times"
Published: December 2, 2007
While the results represent a triumph for President Vladimir V. Putin, they also usher in a new era of political instability for Russia.- LINK TO FULL TEXT

And from Venezuela:
Venezuela Votes on Whether to Give Chávez More Power
Published: December 2, 2007
Proposed constitutional changes would speed President Hugo Chávez’s efforts to formally establish a socialist state. - LINK TO FULL TEXT
Opposition in Venezuela Cheers Defeat of Chávez Plan
Published: December 4, 2007
The results of a referendum that would have given new powers to President Hugo Chávez were a stunning development in a country where he controls nearly all the levers of power.
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And from REUTERS, on Venezuela:



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