Russia : 90+ percent of the ballots counted 2011 Duma Election…

With over 62 percent of the ballots counted, Russia’s ruling United Russia party is at 50.13 percent, and its closest rival, the Communist Party (KPRF) is at 19.49 percent. A Just Russia is at 12.86 percent, and Liberal Democrats (LDPR) are at 11.93 percent… 4 parties with power this time… 🙂 Windows to Russia! Update:Continue reading Russia : 90+ percent of the ballots counted 2011 Duma Election…

Update on Elections in Russia…

The CIS monitors have found no major voting irregularities in Sunday’s Duma elections in Russia. The elections were transparent and provided for the voters’ free expression of will. This came in a statement at a news conference in Moscow earlier today by the head of the CIS group of monitors Vladimir Garkun. According to him,Continue reading Update on Elections in Russia…

Korean leader Kim Jong-il died on December 17, 2011, state television reported on December 19, 2011…

Kim, who was 69 years old, died on Saturday… North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has died, and the communist country must now follow his son Kim Jong-Un, state media has announced. The 69-year-old leader died on Saturday, December 17, at 8.30am (1030 Saturday AEDT), a weeping announcer on state television said on Monday… No causeContinue reading Korean leader Kim Jong-il died on December 17, 2011, state television reported on December 19, 2011…