B'deshi lawmakers quit govt to form new party

Thirteen Bangladeshi lawmakers including two ministers have defected from the government to launch a new party to challenge almost two decades of rule by the country's two main parties in January 2007 elections.

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World's biggest prize launched to reward Africa's good leaders

A top African businessman launched the world's biggest prize to reward good governance by departing African statesmen, with a host of world leaders backing his landmark initiative.

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Thai coup leader warns Thaksin not to return without permission

The leader of last month's coup again warned ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra Friday not to try to return home, one day after admitting that graft probes against him had made little headway.

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