Politics & Society

Politics & Society


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Politics & Society

Why Iran Hates America

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

In 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the go-ahead to Operation Ajax; a covert plan to remove Iran's elected leader. more...

British Army to Retreat in Afghanistan

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Following the results of a new poll showing public backing for the war in Afgahistan is falling, the British Army's commanders want to abandon a number of outlying bases. more...

America's Lower House Passes Healthcare Bill

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

With last minute pressure from President Obama the Democrats, and a lone Republican, the House passed the 1 trillion dollar Affordable Healthcare for America Act of 2009. more...

First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit Extended

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

The highly successful tax credit used to entice first-time home buyers was not only extended but also widened in scope by President Obama on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. more...

BA Announces Huge Losses, and Job Cuts

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

British Airways, having reported losses of over £290 million, has stated that it plans to cut a further 1,200 jobs. more...

Reform of the G8

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Nations gather together to try to find collective solutions to problems that affect them all, but it's usually only the biggest countries that have any real impact. more...

Royal Mail Strikes Called Off

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Postal union leaders have agreed to call off any postal strikes until the New Year, in order to allow negotiations with Royal Mail to take place. more...

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