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Nobel Laureate Yunus formed a new party amid the political chaos that has enveloped the nation.

The United States must disassociate itself from the Pakistani President without rupturing its relationship with the Pakistani military.

Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.

An unexpectedly slim majority voted in favour of the Thai junta's new constitution. What will be the impact of this charter and the implications of the small majority?

Amnesty International has criticized Spain for its lukewarm approach to locating Republicans who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War. So why the continuing silence?

Known as Evita, socialist Perón's fight for welfare for women and the poor made her a saint among Argentina's people but a devil to the ruling elite.

The continuing ill health of King Bhumibol Adulyadah, Thailand's longest reigning monarch, is causing much concern in the royal family and consternation in the Kingdom.

On Saturday April 11, 2009 protesters in Thailand broke through a police cordon surrounding the ASEAN Summit's venue, forcing the PM to cancel the summit indefinitely.

Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed.

In many ways, the political moves made by Britain in the late seventies and early eighties encouraged Argentina to attack the Falklands.

A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.

In 1953 a 19 year old newspaper illustrator designed one of the most iconic sporting shirts of all time. Find out more about Aldyr Garcia Schlee and The Little Canary.

What has happened to Thai politics since the military coup of September 19th, 2006? Will there be democratic elections and, if so, who will win?

Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.

The Sui Dynasty reunified China and helped to rebuild the country, paving the way for the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

Why is superstition so prevalent in Thailand and what does it mean for decision-making by leading figures?

On June 21 a peace agreement was reached and signed between the Government of the Central African Republic and the country's major rebel groups in Libreville, Gabon.

Thailand's 23rd December 2007 general election led to the widely-predicted victory for the People's Power Party. But, short of an overall majority, can a coalition arise?

Analysis of why the Thai baht and stock exchange figures remain so high when government policies are so poor and discussions of the implications of this.

Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, best known for setting the bomb that nearly killed Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, is considered one of Germany's 20th-century heroes.

Historical novel fans recognize Georgette Heyer as a paragon of the genre for her exquisite prose and extensive historical research. My Lord John is her magnum opus.

The article is a history of the Guatemala's 36-Year civil war that explains the groups involved and the challenges facing the peace process today.

Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.

American Attorney General Eric Holder is looking into torture allegations against Bush administration officials; an older case remains unanswered.

Alfonso's reign began with the death of his father, witnessed the loss of the Spanish empire and ended with civil war.

The current political unrest in Thailand is frightening visitors, friends and nationals, and it seems that King Bhumipol must once again use his influence to bring order.

The National Security Act of 1947 completely reshaped the military structure and intelligence community of the United States and directly effected American foreign policy

Former Presidential candidate Pat Buchanan has a new book out which argues that both world wars were unnecessary, and that the empires of Europe could still reign supreme

High adventure, survival, coming-of-age and themes of good and evil fill this three-book series by a popular South American author.

Tourists just stepped-off the plane for the start of their Christmas holidays will be dismayed to find that they can't buy a drink.

Should people have respect for authority? What does authority really mean, and where does it come from? When is it a duty to resist the power of authority?

Liberia settler's history of political unrest led to strained relations.

Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.

With State of Play currently on theatrical release, now is a good time to look at the director's earlier work, best remembered for Forest Witaker's take on Idi Amin.

When the leader of the Commonwealth nation of the Gambia needed his country back after a coup, the SAS sent three crack commandos who got the job done in 72 hours

The 2008 film Valkyrie is based on the true story of Claus Stauffenberg, an officer in the German army who helped spearhead a plot to assassinate Hitler and stage a coup.

Burkina Faso, is one of the world's poorest countries, but friendly people, beautiful scenery and a rich cultural history attracts tourists from all over the world.

Three British Kings, Hitler's Rhineland march, Olympic Champion Jesse Owens, and the Spanish Civil War were featured in 1936 headlines.

Benazir Buttho is back home and the people of Pakistan are waiting for a General Election to put their favorite daughter back into power.

By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.

Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.

Releasing August 31st, this new game promises hours of explosive good fun with a next gen edge. 8/10

Victims of the Spanish Civil War and Franco Spain still lie in unmarked graves. Now, many will be exhumed and may be identified, including Spanish poet Federico Lorca

Regulations for the teaching of English in Thailand have become stricter within the last year. However, there is still plenty of work for the qualified English teacher.

The Rape of Nanking took place after the fall of the city of Nanking, -today's Nanjing - in China when Japanese troops committed acts of unspeakable cruelty.

The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.

A selection of entertaining movies starring Tom Hanks where characters come up with novel solutions for how to make popular New Year's resolutions come true.