…And the World: We begin in Hong Kong where pro-Beijing politicians appear to have outmaneuvered pro-Democracy parties to retain a majority in the administrative region’s assembly. However, Pro-democracy parties have retained the necessary 1/3 minority that allows them to stymie reforms that could unravel the
…And the World: We begin today in South Africa where the country remains rocked by violence that grew out a miners strike. The New York Times has a piece about the slow pace of reform in South Africa following the end of Apartheid. Indeed, a
…And the World: We begin today in France, where President François Hollande has called upon the Syrian opposition to form a government. Although many countries have effectively withdrawn their recognition of Bashar al-Assad’s government, this move is a step much further. It also rejects a
…And the World: We begin today in Burma, where the nation’s censorship laws are about to fall away almost completely. Burma, now often known as Myanmar, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last couple of years. Although problems remain, the country has released some
Politicians of all stripes came out Wednesday for Hampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe’s Annual Clambake. The event was held at the Elks Lodge on Tiffany Street in Springfield, a change from its normal location at Six Flags in Agawam. Although according to attendees, it was
…And the World: With the Olympics over, the United Kingdom has little choice, but to return to the more banal things in life like politics. Unlike the 2012 London Olympics, however, Britain’s coalition government looks on edge. Due to changes passed early in the current
…And the World: In one of the most high-profile defections in the conflict so far, Syria’s Prime Minister, Riyad Hijab, and other ministers defected as the regime of Bashar al-Assad and rebel groups continue to battle. The White House has said the days of Assad’s
…And the World Mitt Romney was in Israel this weekend following an embarrassing and insulting visit to Great Britain, he turned his great personal skills to work in the Holy Land. Even as he said things Jewish audiences wanted to about Jerusalem (something many a
…And the World: Spain’s situation looks increasingly desperate. Despite a bailout for its banks, the country looks about as poised as any to ask for a bailout for its government as well. Today’s run on Spanish debt came as more semi-autonomous regions of the country
…And the World: We begin today in Israel where the always uncomfortable alliance Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cobbled together with one-time opposition Kadima is on the verge of collapse. Haaretz has sources saying that party could bolt the coalition as soon as today. Turns out