1. Afghan elections: 80% puppetry, 20% political dram
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Dear [NAME] Afghan elections: 80% puppetry, 20% political drama Editorial By Ben Tanosborn    Friday, 07 August 2009 In less than two weeks, Afghanistan will hold its second presidentia

2. Afghan elections: 80% puppetry, 20% political drama
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...ssal-monarch from that celebrated dynasty: the House of Dollar. FULL STORY... Afghan elections: 80% puppetry, 20% political drama   In less than two weeks, Afghanistan will hold its second presi...

3. Mendacity: The Prospects of Progressive Theater Under Capitalism
(Opinions/Features)

...ience is to respond the way they must--by thinking clearly and free of emotional needs.  The purpose of  political drama is to move us from emotional indulgence to historical thought.  ...

4. Ex-French PM faces slander trial
(Archived/News/Global)

Dominique de Villepin, France's former prime minister, has taken the stand in a trial where he faces charges of plotting a smear campaign against Nicolas Sarkozy, the president.

5. Kosovo impatient for independence
(Archived/News/Global)

The Kosovo political drama has taken a new twist with the prime minister saying that he will declare independence within days of a December deadline to end talks on the future of his country, regardle

6. Thaksin: Demon or Monkey?
(Archived/News/Culture)

In a traditional Thai dance called the Ramakien, Hanuman the monkey general leads the king's army into battle against an evil demon named Tosakanth.

7. Hollywood prepares for the Oscars
(Archived/News/Culture)

Hollywood prepares for the Oscars