Valentine’s Day has become loaded with political charge in some countries, serving as yet another battlefront for broader cultural skirmishes.
Valentine’s Day under fire around the world
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Kazakhstan pivots away from Russia with name change proposal
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has proposed changing his country’s name to Kazakh Eli, dropping the “stan” that links it to its former Soviet neighbors.
Pakistan, Taliban edge around peace
With the international muscle on its way out, little wonder that the Taliban is approaching the negotiating table half-heartedly.
RED ZONE: Xinjiang
After an apparent suicide attack in Tiananmen Square this past October, the stage has been set for Xinjiang’s increasing significance as a point of concern for Beijing.
China plays politics with Philippines disaster relief
Not the first time that politics have played a role in international disaster relief.
United Nations set to infuse new blood into the Security Council
The annual contest to fill the rotating non-permanent seats on the council has in years past proven to be highly competitive.
Navi Pillay calls for Gitmo closure- again
As more prisoners join the hunger strike at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp, the United Nations’ human rights chief, Navi Pillay, has again chimed in on the issue, reiterating her call for the closure of the prison and the immediate release of prisoners cleared for transfer.
Despite backlash, 15-year-old Pakistani activist to pen memoir
Most of the negative reactions seem to focus on the $3 million paycheck the young activist will reportedly earn for her first book.
In armageddon’s shadow: Iran’s nuclear ambitions unsettle region
Iranian nuclear capacities are sparking fear and paranoia in neighboring nations.
Conservatives protest Valentine’s Day in Pakistan
Vocal critics of the Western holiday suggest adopting a “day of modesty” instead.
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