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Elections in Russia
Another Successor
Although
the number 70% sounds impressive it's 49% of all the registered voters
and 37% of all the Russian population. It's not even majority in all
senses. But Kremlin propagandists try to turn it that "Whole Russia
is supporting Medvedev and Putin's plan". It is not. However, if
we look at it from the historical point of view, Medvedev is (according
to the numbers) the most popular president in Russia since 1991. Is
this really so?... full story
By ALEXEY SIDORENKO
from Moscow, RUSSIA
Retirement after 49 years of ruling
From Castro to Castro
"To
my dearest compatriots, who have recently honored me so much by electing
me a member of the Parliament where so many agreements should be adopted
of utmost importance to the destiny of our Revolution, I am saying that
I will neither aspire to nor accept, I repeat, I will neither aspire
to nor accept the positions of President of the State Council and Commander
in Chief" - Fidel Castro... full story
By GABRIELA ZAGO
from Pelotas, BRAZIL
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