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Join T2A Chat Monday, 26 Nov at 1630 UTC, to participate in a live online chat about the political crisis in Pakistan with VOA reporter Barry Newhouse and scientist Hassan Abbas. And find in depth coverage of  Pakistan in Crisis in a special report on our website. 

 

Pakistani human rights activists, Christian children and journalists participate in a protest rally against the country’s military ruler President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, 19 Nov 2007 Pakistan Calls Commonwealth Suspension 'Unjustified'
Foreign Ministry says imposition of emergency rule was to prevent an internal crisis in the country and that the government is committed to restoring democracy

Nawaz Sharif (File) Exiled Pakistani Opposition Leader Plans Return  Audio Clip Available
It is unclear whether Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League will return before Monday's registration deadline for candidates wishing to run in parliamentary elections set for January

A woman passes by scattered items and a destroyed vending stall at Baghdad's al-Ghazl pet market, Friday, 23 Nov 07 Blast in Popular Baghdad Market Kills 13
Authorities say the blast wounded at least 40 others, including four police officers

Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa, right, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, center and Saudi FM Prince Saud Al Faysal at meeting in Cairo, 23 Nov 2007 Arab League Ministers Discuss Mideast Peace Conference
Participants seeking to form unified position ahead of US-sponsored conference next week

A Japanese boy waves a rising sun flag as Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force supply vessel Tokiwa returns to Tokyo's Harumi Pier from Indian Ocean, 23 Nov 2007 Last Japanese Ship Returns from Six-Year Indian Ocean Mission  Audio Clip Available
Japanese tanker welcomed to port by cheering families, brass honor band and senior government officials including Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba

ustralia's Opposition Party leader Kevin Rudd waves to shoppers as he walks around Indooroopilly shopping center in Brisbane, Australia, 23 Nov 2007 Labor Party Victory Expected in Australian Election
Labor's Kevin Rudd, a 50-year-old former diplomat, describes himself as an 'economic conservative' to appeal to voters struggling with mortgages after a series of interest rate rises

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech on intellectual property protection on the Internet, in Paris, 23 Nov 2007 French Support President in National Labor Strikes
Surveys show stunning majority of French support Nicolas Sarkozy as he tries to end special pension perks benefiting mostly rail, utility workers

Nigeria Suspected al-Qaida Terrorists Face Trial in Nigeria
Prosecutors say suspects had planned to attack government facilities in three of Nigeria's largest cities

Indian policemen and onlookers gather at the site of a blast, outside the civil court in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 23 Nov 2007 Blasts Hit Three Northern Indian Cities, Killing At Least 13
Series of near simultaneous blasts rocks courthouses in three cities in Uttar Pradesh state Friday

A worker checks baby toys at the toy testing lab at Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (GDCIQ) in Guangzhou, 4 Sep 2007 Safety Issues, Weak Dollar Squeezing Chinese Toy Makers  Audio Clip Available
In response to safety concerns, Chinese government closed more than 700 toy factories in Guangdong province alone because of shoddy manufacturing practices

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