Archive for February 17th, 2008
Election Day Arrives in Pakistan
Posted on February 17, 2008 - Filed Under Musharraf, Pakistan
Today, Pakistani’s are braving the threat of rampant terrorist attacks and head to the polls in one of the most critical elections in its history. If the election tilts towards a new parliament, it could drive Pervez Musharraf, considered by the Bush Administration to be an ally in the war on terror, from power.
As […]
Kosovo Declares Independence
Posted on February 17, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
It has been a long and often tumultuous 10 years for Kosovo, the Serbian province, that was the scene of ethnic cleansing, a NATO lead air campaign, and political instability.
But today is Kosovo’s day.
Today, Kosovo’s parliament gathered to announce their official independence. Prime Minister Hashim Thaci read aloud the document, which is written in […]