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Parliamentarians for Pneumonia

Dr. Orin Levine | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


Dr. Orin Levine

More importantly than events in Washington and London, for the first time ever, parliaments in developing countries, where the bulk of pneumonia deaths occur, were active locally on World Pneumonia Day.

Labour Party Fighting for Life Against Conservatives in U.K

Ben Cohen | Posted 09.28.2009 | World


Ben Cohen

When the Conservative Party talks about cutting costs, it isn't talking about hurting the rich. The poor will bear the brunt of the new 'streamlined' government as cuts are made to education, health care and welfare.

Taleb`s Value to a Politician

Pablo Triana | Posted 09.24.2009 | World


Pablo Triana

The composer of "The Black Swan" used the occasion to say certain things to conservative British politician David Cameron that instantly and rabidly captured the headlines

Who Runs The Death Panels, Again?

David Dayen | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


David Dayen

The truth is that you do not have health insurance, even if you think you're covered.

Oh, the Delights -- and Dangers -- of Charm

Christina Patterson | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living


Christina Patterson

Lord Byron, who was short and lame, clearly relied heavily on charm. Rupert Everett, who is tall and handsome, presumably needs it rather less.

British Expense Scandal Claims Highlighted

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 07.19.2009 | World


Britain's Parliament posted copies of lawmakers' expense claims online Thursday, weeks after uncensored files were leaked to a newspaper. Here are som...

Bonfire of The Vanities: The Arrogance of British Politics

Cedric Perrier | Posted 07.17.2009 | World


Cedric Perrier

Politicians have long been fodder for the rabble-rousing editor of any tabloid, but when exactly did we stop respecting or appreciating those we elect to represent us in the legislative process?

Brown Resignation Calls Go Unheeded

AP | DAVID STRINGER | Posted 07.06.2009 | World


LONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown battled desperately Friday to keep his job, ignoring demands to quit amid a flurry of Cabinet resig...

A Very British Scandal

George Mitrovich | Posted 06.20.2009 | World


George Mitrovich

It appears that most of the 646 MPs underwent an ethical bypass operation, and, in consequence, lost their sense of public duty.

Gordon Brown Apologizes For Lawmaker Excesses

Posted 06.11.2009 | World


David Stringer | Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the leader of the country's main opposition party apologize...

UK Economy Sinks Amid Worst British Financial Crisis Since Great Depression

Sheldon Filger | Posted 05.25.2009 | Business


Sheldon Filger

The UK economy has been transformed, in effect, into a candle burning at both ends. Tony Blair may have been called George W. Bush's lap dog, but Gordon Brown is proving to be his economic disciple.

The Republican Choice: React or Modernize

William Bradley | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics


William Bradley

It's been a strange week for the Republican Party, with noisy events pushing the old-time religion, a speech urging a new moderation, and back-to-the-future reactions to Obama's friendly gestures to Chavez.

Damian McBride, Senior Adviser To Gordon Brown, Forced To Quit Over Emails Smearing Opposition

Guardian | Gaby Hinsliff | Posted 05.12.2009 | World


Gordon Brown is today engulfed in crisis after a key aide resigned and the Tories threatened legal action over explosive leaked emails discussing how ...

Leader Of Britain's Conservative Party To Meet With Obama On Wednesday

Telegraph | Toby Harnden | Posted 04.28.2009 | World


It appears that President Barack Obama can read the polls and see that the writing is on the wall for Gordon Brown. The White House has just confirmed...

David Cameron's Six-Year Old Son Dies

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 03.28.2009 | World


LONDON — The severely disabled 6-year-old son of British opposition leader David Cameron died suddenly on Wednesday, and the country's usually p...

GOP: Imploding, Meaningless, and Run by Crazies, But not Dead

Paul Jenkins | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

Beyond its regional concentration, the Republican Party's face is from another time. Indeed, nearly half of the Republican caucus is composed of Southern white men.

GOP Could Lose Power Until 2020, Senior Republican Warns

Daily Telegraph | by Alex Spillius in Washington Last Updated: 7:30PM GMT 29 Oct 2008 | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics


Michael Steele, a rising star in the party and one of its most prominent African Americans, admitted it "will get hammered" next week in Congressional...

Move Aside George & Gordon - The New Kids Are On The Block

Stefan Roberts | Posted 08.03.2008 | Politics


Stefan Roberts

With Barack Obama concluding his Middle-Eastern and European tour today, it got me thinking about just how much I really want to get rid of the status quo and get started on the 'change'.

Obama's Private Talk With Tory Leader David Cameron Caught On Mic: "You Should Be On The Beach. You Need A Break"

AP | Posted 08.03.2008 | Politics


LONDON — Barack Obama endorses making time for thinking in the White House. As the Democratic candidate for president chatted with Tory Leader ...

Obama defends tour, says McCain shifting on war

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 08.03.2008 | Politics


LONDON — Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside th...