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2008-12-02T12:57:36Z

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Adam Habib: Aggressive foreign engagement is needed to force a breakthrough that is more legitimate

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Amnesty International deplores Zimbabwe poll violence - 31 Oct 08

2008-11-03T06:53:08Z

Amnesty International has obtained pictures, which they say show victims of torture of Zimbabweans who did not support Mugabe during the elections.

The London-based rights group claims that the violations remain unpunished.

Owen Fay has this report.

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Frost over the World - Arthur Mutambara - 17 Oct 08

2008-10-21T12:55:27Z

It has been four weeks since Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai signed a power-sharing deal but both sides have failed to agree on cabinet positions. On the fourth day of talks to try to resolve the standstill, Sir David talks to Arthur Mutambara, who will become the deputy prime minister, in the new government.

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Frost over the world - Knox Chitiyo - 12 Sep 08

2008-10-31T03:31:34Z

Knox Chitiyo, an expert from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), joins Sir David to discuss what this deal means for Zimbabweans and the future of their country.

After 28 years of rule and seven weeks of hard negotiations, President Robert Mugabe agreed on Thursday night to share power with opposition leader and long-time rival, Morgan Tsvangirai.

Under the deal, Mr Tsvangirai will become prime minister and Robert Mugabe will stay on as president.

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Gallup Glance Around the Globe

2008-11-20T11:59:40Z

Data-driven insights into the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the United States, a historic power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe, and political turmoil in Bolivia.

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Zimbabwe farmers flee abroad - 26 Jul 08

2008-10-28T09:29:35Z

The ongoing political situation in Zimbabwe has forced white farmers to leave the country and take advantage of the opportunities available in Nigeria.

The Nigerian government has asked Zimbabwe's farmers to help boost commercial farming in Nigeria.

Zimbabweans are teaching their skills to the local community, because, one farmer argued, he would rather earn foreign currency in Nigeria than starve back home.

Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports.

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Afshin Rattansi questions media coverage of Zimbabwe

2008-10-28T03:30:11Z

Robert Mugabe loses in Zimbabwe

http://gowans.wordpress.com/2007/03/30/zimbabwe%E2%80%99s-lonely-fight-for-justice/

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Foreign interference in Zimbabwe

2008-10-28T03:30:09Z

Read Stephen Gowan's piece on Zimbabwe here:
http://gowans.wordpress.com/2007/03/30/zimbabwe%E2%80%99s-lonely-fight-for-justice/

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Zimbabwe Throws Out Aid Groups

2008-10-28T03:30:00Z

Afshin Rattansi interviews analyst Nii Akuetteh from DC about the Mugabe government's allegations that aid groups are consorting with foreign governments keen to see the end of the regime. UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (Xinhua) -- UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes deplored on Friday the directive in Zimbabwe instructing all private voluntary organizations and nongovernmental organizations to suspend all field operations until further notice.

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MDC admits to talks with Mugabe's Zanu PF in Zimbabwe

2008-10-28T03:29:58Z

Ralph Black, MDC and Tsvangirai representative in the U.S. speaks from Dallas to Afshin Rattansi in Tehran.

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MDC on support from Washington in Zimbabwe

2008-10-28T09:29:44Z

MDC representative to the U.S. talks to Afshin Rattansi in Tehran about foreign support for the Movement for Democratic Change against Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe.

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Russia and China use their veto on Zimbabwe at the UN

2008-10-29T09:39:55Z

Afshin Rattansi interviews Zimbabwe's Ambassador to the UN, Boniface Chidyausiku, minutes after China and Russia veto sanctions against Zimbabwe at the UN Security Council.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed on Friday a Western-backed U.N. Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe for holding a violent presidential poll that was boycotted by the opposition candidate.

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Democracy Now Headlines- Tues. July 22, 2008

2008-10-28T09:30:04Z

Headlines

* Iraq Gov't Calls for US Withdrawal by 2010
* McCain: I Know What Iraqis Want
* Mukasey Calls on Congress to Declare War Against al-Qaeda
* Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic Arrested
* Mugabe and Tsvangirai Meet to Hold Power-Sharing Talks
* First Military Commission Trial Begins at Guantanamo
* Report: Cheney's Office Pressured EPA Over Regulating Greenhouse Gases
* Four Arrested at Mountain Removal Protest in Tennessee
* Duke Energy Sued Over New Coal-Powered Power Plant
* Palestinian Man Shot by Israel Speaks Out
* Police Taser Death in Louisiana Ruled a Homicide
* Indian Parliament Holds No-Confidence Vote
* CommonDreams Co-Founder, Lina Newhouser, 56, Dies

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Global Pulse - 07/03/08: Crisis in Zimbabwe

2008-10-29T03:31:22Z

(July 3, 2008) Robert Mugabe wins re-election as president of Zimbabwe in a campaign of violence and intimidation. Activists fight back, with new media as their weapon. Can the people of Zimbabwe take back the democracy Mugabe stole?

SOURCES: BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC News, U.S.; CCTV, China; Deutsche Welle, Germany; The Chronicle (online), Zimbabwe; The Star (online), South Africa; The Times (online), South Africa; The Post (online), Republic of Cameroon; New Era (online), Namibia; Sokwanele.com, Zimbabwe

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African union calls for unity in Zimbabwe

2008-10-28T15:30:23Z

Jul 1 - The African Union called for a national unity government in Zimbabwe after the widely-condemned re-election of President Robert Mugabe.A summit of the pan-African body- divided over what to do about Zimbabwe, adopted a resolution calling for Mugabe to negotiate with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who withdrew from the election because of violence.

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Democracy Now Headlines- Mon. June, 30, 2008

2008-10-27T21:29:52Z

Today's Headlines

* U.S. Advisers Helped Iraq Draw Up Oil Contracts
* Democrats Agree to Fund Major Escalation Of Covert Operations Against Iran
* UN: Civilian Death Toll in Afghanistan Soars 60%
* Pentagon Drafts Secret Plan to Launch Missions Inside Pakistan
* Clinton and Obama Campaign in Unity, NH
* Mugabe Sworn in After Disputed Run-Off Election
* Moratorium Placed On New Solar Energy Projects on Fed Land
* 1,000 Wildfires Burn in Northern California
* Congress Approves Additional $170M For Israel
* Israeli Officials Beat Palestinian Journalist At Border Crossing
* Dow Jones On Brink of Worst June Since Great Depression
* 50,000 Attend Mandela Celebration in London
* Congress Votes to Remove Mandela & ANC From Terror List

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Divisions remain on the Zimbabwe question - 29 Jun 08

2008-10-27T03:30:00Z

Robert Mugabe is expected to be innaugarated as president on Sunday.

He has also told the world to stay out of his country's affairs.

But the international community remains split on how to deal with Zimbabwe.

The US want sanctions but African countries are not convinced.

Mike Hanna reports from Johannesburg.

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Zimbabwe election crisis, and issues of imperialism-2/3

2008-10-27T21:29:43Z

Zimbabwe and the Question of Imperialism: A Discussion

In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe has come under widespread criticism for refusing to cancel a run-off election scheduled for Friday. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai won the first round of elections in March but withdrew from the run-off late last week. He has sought refuge in the Dutch embassy in Harare out of what he says is concern for his life. We host a discussion on Zimbabwe with University of Houston Professor, Gerald Horne, author of "From the Barrel of a Gun: The United States and the War Against Zimbabwe, 1965-1980" and Syracuse University University Professor, Horace Campbell, his latest article is titled, "Pan-Africanists: Our collective duty to Zimbabwe."

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Zimbabwe election crisis, and issues of imperialism-1/3

2008-10-27T21:29:44Z

Zimbabwe and the Question of Imperialism: A Discussion

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Zimbabwe election crisis, and issues of imperialism-3/3

2008-10-27T21:29:50Z

Zimbabwe and the Question of Imperialism: A Discussion

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Democracy Now Headlines- Wed. June 25, 2008

2008-10-27T15:31:23Z

Today's Headlines

* Probe: Justice Dept. Vetted Applicants for Political Beliefs
* House Delays Medicare Payment Cuts
* Drug Lobby Spent Record $168M in 2007
* Immunity-Backing Dems Netted Higher Share of Telecom Donations
* Mugabe Dismisses Calls to Delay Vote
* Israel Closes Gaza Border, Launches Attacks
* US Defends Palestinian Boycott
* 7 Americans Die in Iraq Attacks
* White House Rejected EPA Ruling by Ignoring Email
* 5 Killed in Kentucky Plant Shooting
* San Francisco Residents Seek "George W. Bush Sewage Plant"

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Violence and fear grips Zimbabwe - 24 Jun 08

2008-10-26T15:31:56Z

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said he fears for his life after withdrawing from a presidential run-off election.

But Robert Mugabe is to press ahead with the June 27 vote, defying a UN Security Council call for the poll to be postponed.

Haru Mutasa reports on the violence and fear in Zimbabwe.

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Opposition in Zimbabwe drops out of election-2/2

2008-10-27T03:31:18Z

Zimbabwe in Crisis: Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai Withdraws from Run-Off Against Robert Mugabe

"We in the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) have resolved that we will no longer participate in this violent, illegitimate sham of an election process," Tsvangirai said. At least eighty-six supporters of the MDC have been killed, and thousands more have been injured. [includes rush transcript]

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Opposition in Zimbabwe drops out of election-1/2

2008-10-27T03:31:14Z

Zimbabwe in Crisis: Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai Withdraws from Run-Off Against Robert Mugabe

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Mugabe vows 'war' to win Zimbabwe vote - 15 June 08

2008-10-26T09:31:06Z

Zimbabwe's president has told his countrymen that he will never let the oppostion rule the country.

Speaking at a rally, Mugabe said he was prepared to "go to war" to prevent the MDC from taking power.

Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, the Zimbabwean capital.

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