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A coalition is an alliance among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in his own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant. Possibly described as a joining of 'factions', usually those with overlapping interests rather than opposing. A coalition government, in a parliamentary system, is a government composed of a coalition of parties. In Australia, the Coalition is also used to refer to an alliance (coalition agreement) of three parties (the Liberals, Nationals and Country Liberals) existing in federal politics since 1922—this constitutes a parliamentary coalition. A coalition of parties is also an electoral fusion. the Cambridge Dictionary defines coalition as the union of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time. In international relations, a coalition can be an ad hoc grouping of nations united for a specific purpose. Sometimes, such groups are diverse and are characterized by some degree of commonalities. Sometimes, the degree of uncommonalities would lead some to perceive the group's bond as being ordinarily unlikely; here it can indicate the fact the historical ties may no longer be in operation, and the coalition members, instead, are joined by a new intention, not necessarily prior bonds.
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1. Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Announces End of Government Boycott
November 06, 2009
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says his party has ended its partial boycott of the power sharing government and has given President Robert Mugabe one month to resolve outstanding disputes in the coalition.Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai made the announcement at the end of a summit of the politics and security organ of the Southern African Development Community.The members of the group, the heads-of-state of Mozambique, Zambia and Swaziland, concluded the summit in Mozambique by urging the parties in Zimbabwe's unity government to reconcile their differences under the m... (read more)
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2. Can Ethiopia's Electoral Code Guarantee Fair Elections?
November 01, 2009
Ethiopia's parliament is set to adopt an electoral code agreed on by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's ruling party and three of the opposition groups challenging his rule in elections next May. A coalition of eight other parties boycotted negotiations on the code, saying it fails to address their concerns that the system is rigged in the ruling party's favor. VOA's Peter Heinlein in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa examines the possibilities for a democratic opening in a country seen by many as a de facto one-party state.Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Prime Minister Meles s... (read more)
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3. 5 Important Tips How to Save Money on Health Care Costs?
November 01, 2009
The way the market is right now you have to take advantage of creative ways to take out healthcare expenditures instead of waiting for healthcare costs to be cut by the government. According to the National Coalition On Health Care, employee donations have increased more than 120% since 2000, while out of pocket expenses rose 115%. Here are some crucial information how to save money on healthcare costs: - Use a Flexible Spending Account. It's an employee benefits plan that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pretax earnings to pay for qualified expenses such as a doctor co-p... (read more)
Author: Colon Bolden
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4. Mo docs in DC say slow down health reform train
October 29, 2009
A Washington Post poll this week showed that Americans have warmed to a public option in health insurance overhaul (57 % supported it) and liberal lawmakers are pressing to insert a government-run plan in legislation being hashed out.
But the message was much the opposite this morning on the U.S. Capitol lawn from a trio of Missouri physicians, accompanied by a fearful patient, aligned with the Coalition to Protect Patient Rights.
The coalition, which calls itself a nonpartisan grassroots organization and claims 10,000 members, has delivered a consistent anti-public option message ... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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5. D.A. Alters His 3-Strikes Stance
October 27, 2009
SACRAMENTO — In 2004, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley was part of a powerful coalition that helped defeat Proposition 66, a measure that would have relaxed the state’s three-strikes sentencing law. D.A. Cooley Leads Fight to Change California’s Three-Strikes Law Now Cooley’s back in the middle of the fight. But this time, the Republican prosecutor has broken with his colleagues by leading an effort to liberalize California’s three-strikes law, the nation’s toughest. Cooley has joined Brian Dunn, an attorney from the late Johnnie Cochr... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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6. 3 NATO Helicopters Crash in Afghanistan, Killing 14 Americans
October 26, 2009
NATO forces in Afghanistan are reporting that three coalition helicopters crashed in two unrelated incidents Monday, killing at least 11 U.S. troops and three American civilians.A NATO statement said one helicopter crashed in western Afghanistan after U.S. and Afghan troops raided a militant hideout and killed 12 suspected enemy fighters. The statement said seven U.S. troops and three U.S. civilians were killed. The injured include 14 Afghan troops, 11 American troops and one U.S. civilian. The cause of the crash has not been determined, but NATO officials said they do not believe the he... (read more)
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7. Afghan President, Main Rival Reject Power Sharing
October 25, 2009
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (file photo)Afghanistan's president and his main electoral challenger say the country's political future should be decided at the ballot box, not through the formation of a coalition government. But President Hamid Karzai's primary political rival continues to express concern over electoral fraud that plagued the country's first round of voting in August.Campaign staffers for President Karzai say a second-round election is unavoidable and the only constitutional means to establish a new government. Appearing on the Fox News Sunday television program, former Fore... (read more)
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8. New German Coalition Ready to Rule
October 24, 2009
Chancellor Angela Merkel and designated CDU secretary-general Hermann Groehe after meeting of board of German Christian Democratic Party CDU in Berlin, 24 Oct 2009German Chancellor Angela Merkel sealed a deal for a new center-right coalition government Saturday after weeks of negotiations.Chancellor
Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats and the pro-business Free
Democrats agreed to a policy program that includes future tax cuts of
about $36 billion. The program is designed to boost economic
growth to guide Germany out of recession. The new government says it
also plans to reform health car... (read more)
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9. Military Aircraft Crashes in Afghanistan
October 22, 2009
A senior Afghan intelligence official says a military aircraft crashed in the country's northern region Thursday.Provincial intelligence chief Abdul Majid Azimi says the aircraft went down in the mountains of Afghanistan's Baghlan province. He says it is unclear if the aircraft involved is a helicopter or a plane or to whom it belonged.A spokesman for NATO's international coalition in Afghanistan (International Security Assistance Force or ISAF) says there were no immediate reports of a crash involving any of its aircraft. Some information for this report was provided by AFP,... (read more)
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10. The Effects of Domestic Violence - The Uncertain Future
October 22, 2009
One of the effects of domestic violence is illustrated in studies done by organizations like the Coalition for Battered Women. It is believed that when a woman attempts to leave a violent relationship the risk to her increases by a startling seventy five percent.
Why? As the Coalition's executive director Barbara Price states, "He's losing power and control, and that's what it's about." Which means the abuser will do anything to get it back or anything to make sure no one takes it away. That specifically and very directly means the victim.
It's no wonder that many victims of domesti... (read more)
Author: Daryl Campbell
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11. Prevent Another Financial Crisis - Start Managing Your Credit Before You Hit the Workplace
October 19, 2009
Many americans start presuming debt far too early, as many graduating college students are laden with over $20,000 in student loan debt alone. Add on consumer/credit card debt, and the average varsity student can be $25,000-35,000 in debt before he/she gets his/her first full-time job. This kind of debtor attitude is what helped create the uneasy coalition that many northern Americans have with credit. However even this notion has to be explored and not only accepted as fact. I believe that before selecting a varsity, folks and students should design a long term roadmap that not only add... (read more)
Author: Garry Peterson
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October 12, 2009
Amreeka's stars, pictured on the movie's promotional posterWhat is it like for a mother and her teenage son to settle in America? And what if they are Palestinian and their arrival coincides with the onset of the 1991 Gulf war in which a U.S.-led coalition fought Iraq? A new film, Amreeka, recently opened in U.S. theaters, and it answers these and other questions about life in America for those from a very different part of the world. Saqib ul-Islam of VOA's Urdu Service spoke with the writer and director of the film, Cherien Dabis, to learn more about Amreeka and the woman who made i... (read more)
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13. How To Join The Fight Against Breast Cancer
October 08, 2009
During the month of October, you can't help but notice everything has gone pink. There are so many companies participating in raising awareness about breast cancer and finding a cure that it is easy for all of us to join in the fight. One specifically that peaked my interest, since I am still in that younger gen category, is Young Survival Coalition (YSC).
Did you know that there are over 250,000 women in the US alone that have been diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40? That number is rising daily, as is the number of younger victims encountering this hateful and heinous dis... (read more)
Author: Laura Thornquist
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14. Former UN Chief Pressures Kenya on Reforms
October 05, 2009
Former United Nations chief Kofi Annan met with Kenya's president and prime minister Monday to urge their coalition government to hasten the pace of reforms in the country. Annan served as chief mediator in the emergency talks that produced the government's power-sharing deal at the beginning of 2008.Former UN Sec. general Kofi Annan(R) leaves the offices of Kenyan Pres. Mwai Kibaki (unseen) in Nairobi on 05 Oct 2009The former U.N. chief arrived in Kenya on Sunday and began Monday what he said would be a packed three-day push to pressure the government to fully implement the reform agenda he h... (read more)
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15. Ten Coalition Troops Killed in Afghanistan
October 04, 2009
The U.S. military says attacks by Afghan militants in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border have killed eight U.S. and two Afghan soldiers.The Taliban has claimed responsibility. In a statement the military says the Nuristani tribal militia launched the assaults on two outposts of the International Security Assistance Force from a local mosque and nearby village.The commander of the coalition forces, Colonel Randy George, said Saturday's strike was in his words "a complex attack in a difficult area" and that the U.S. and Afghan soldiers "fought bravely together."The coalition forces say... (read more)
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16. Iraq Commander Plans More US Troop Cuts
October 02, 2009
US Gen. Ray Odierno (file)The top U.S. and coalition commander in Iraq says he expects to continue reducing the number of American troops in the country during the next several months, but the big reduction will come next year, after the Iraqi election in January. General Ray Odierno spoke to reporters at the Pentagon. General Odierno had already announced he would send 4,000 troops home ahead of schedule this month, and he says several thousand more will come home by the end of the year. "We are continuing to deliberately reduce our presence in Iraq. And I think it'll deliberately reduc... (read more)
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17. Iraq's Maliki Unveils Broad Coalition
October 01, 2009
Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki (C) during a meeting where he announced a new political bloc for upcoming elections, Baghdad, 01 Oct 2009Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has announced a broad-based coalition to take part in general elections set for January. The bloc hopes to offer an alternative to sectarian-driven politics. The State of Law coalition includes Sunni Muslims, Kurds and Christians, people who have had little voice in Iraqi national politics since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. Announcing the formation of the broader group Thursday in Baghdad, Mr. al-Maliki said it represents a... (read more)
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18. Children's insurance program could be axed
October 02, 2009
The Children's Health Insurance Program would be eliminated by the health care reform bills now before Congress. None of the bills provide a specific replacement for the popular program, according to national child advocacy groups.
"CHIP has been an enormously successful program, and it's not clear what would replace it," said Renate Pore, founder of the West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition. "Everybody is very concerned about that."
Almost 25,000 West Virginia children now receive health care through CHIP. Families eligible for CHIP make too much to be eligible for Medic... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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19. Afghanistan Assessment Sparks Renewed Debate in Washington
September 27, 2009
The publication Monday of the secret assessment by the new U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has sparked a fresh round of debate about what the coalition strategy should be, and how many troops are needed to implement it. President Barack Obama President Barack Obama laid out his strategy for Afghanistan in March. He said the main goal must be to prevent the country from being a base for terrorist attacks on the United States, as it was in 2001, which he said requires preventing the Taliban from returning to power. And he added this:"For six years Afghanistan has been denied the resour... (read more)
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20. Working Moms Now Have Access To Scholarships Through Federal Programs - Get $10,000 Now!
October 01, 2009
Many colleges (a good number of them are online universities) have gotten together to form an educational awareness program called Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work. It is a coalition that is driving the campaign to educate our nation's mothers by providing $2 million in scholarships.
Qualifying mothers are given tuition money to spend on universities of their choice (although the online colleges heavily advertise their services). But, why mothers? Well, it turns out that American mothers are not doing so well in the job market, and with an economy lagging seriously behin... (read more)
Author: Lindsy Emery
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21. Lebanon's Hariri Makes 2nd Attempt at Forming Unity Government
September 24, 2009
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri on Thursday launched
talks with the country's various political parties in his second bid to
form a coalition government since a June election. Lebanese prime minister-designate Saad Hariri (R) meets with Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun in Beirut, 24 Sep 2009Hariri, who met with parliament speaker and opposition Amal party leader Nabih Berri, was reappointed as prime minister last week, days after resigning. He
left his post after more than 10 weeks of fruitless attempts to form a
coalition government.Visiting Hudson Institute fellow Lee S... (read more)
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22. Exile Government, Rights Group Cautiously Welcome US Engagement with Burma
September 24, 2009
Burma's government in exile has welcomed Washington's plans to engage with the country's military rulers. But exiles and activists say dialogue will only be effective if Washington stays firm on demands for democratic change. Burma's government in exile, the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma, says it welcomes the United States' plans to talk directly with Burma's government. Zin Linn, a spokesman for the group, said Thursday it has always encouraged dialogue with Burma's military rulers. But he says whether it is Washington, the European Union or the Association of Southeast ... (read more)
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23. Afghanistan Assessment Sparks Renewed Debate
September 22, 2009
The publication Monday of a secret assessment by the new U.S. and
NATO commander in Afghanistan has sparked a fresh round of debate about
what the coalition strategy should be and how many troops are needed
to implement it. President Barack Obama, accompanied by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, announces a new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, 27 Mar 2009President Barack Obama laid out his strategy for Afghanistan in March.
He said the main goal must be to prevent the country from again becoming a base
for terrorist attacks on the United States as it was in 2001, which he
said re... (read more)
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24. Ethiopian Opposition Cries Foul as Campaign Season Opens
September 10, 2009
Ethiopian President Meles Zenawi, (file photo)Eight Ethiopian opposition parties and two prominent independent politicians are joining forces to try to unseat Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's government in next year's elections. But the coalition is complaining they have no chance under current rules. Ethiopia's 2010 election campaign roared to life this week as the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front chose Prime Minister Meles as its leader for another five years. The EPRDF has held power since its forerunner, the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front ousted a Marxist dic... (read more)
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25. Japan's Incoming Leaders Agree to Form Coalition
September 09, 2009
Japan's newly elected ruling party has struck a deal with two smaller parties on key policies to form a coalition government.A spokesman for the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) said Wednesday that the secretary generals of the three parties have resolved remaining differences over defense and foreign policies.A poster of Yukio Hatoyama, leader of Japan's main opposition Democratic Party of Japan, Tokyo, Sunday, 30 Aug. 2009The DPJ won a sweeping victory in Japan's August 30 parliamentary elections, but needs support from two other smaller parties to win control of the the upper house of the co... (read more)
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