Here is your R&D for August 27th:
Wyclef Jean’s disqualification leaves Haiti in political uncertainty from the Los Angeles Times
After being deemed ineligible by the Haitian electoral council, hip hop star Wyclef Jean’s presidential bid appeared lost. However, he has alleged that the council is not impartial and it has thrown Haiti into an uproar.
Democrats privately fear House prospects worsening from Politico
Are Democrats conceding the House of Representatives? Some close races in conservative districts show that Democrats are moving away from their party’s leadership. However, Democrats remain better financed than their GOP counterparts and that may make a difference this fall.
In South Africa, ANC Youth League bouncers send local journalists scurrying from the Christian Science Monitor
As pressure upon the governing African National Congress (ANC) increases from opposition groups, the South African government has become more hostile towards the free press. A great article about South Africa’s latest anti-press incident.
Americans Oppose Renewing U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq from Gallup
Even if the situation gets worse in Iraq, Americans do not favor renewing combat operations there. This is a boon to President Obama, who plans to take credit for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Aggression in the Court from Foreign Affairs Online
Is the International Criminal Court (ICC) the best place to try national leaders for war crimes? This is the question that this article seeks to answer.