Former Pakistani Prime Minister Killed in Bombing

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and political opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed Thursday in a suicide attack on her white SUV after a Political rally.

The death of Ms. Bhutto, one of Pakistan's most beloved leaders and head of its largest political party, is an emotional event for many. Rioting broke out in several cities late Thursday night. The unrest could lead to the declaration of martial law, experts say, and the postponement of parliamentary elections scheduled for Jan. 8, 2008.

Bhutto was shot in the neck and torso after a political rally and then was killed by a suicide bomb that hit her SUV and killed 20 others. She was pronounced dead an hour later at the hospital.

Political Analysts warn that the death of Ms. Bhutto will probably lead to a long term political instability in the country, and in the Middle east. The Stock markets in New York also dropped some 100 points after the news was given out.

Bhutto's rival Pakistani President Musharraf gave his sympathies to Bhutto's family and announced 3 days of official morning.

New Slovenian President Sworn into office

Dr. Danilo Turk President of the Republic of Slovenia official Succeeded Dr. Janez Drnovsek as President of the Republic of Slovenia. Last Month Danilo Turk won 70% of votes in a run off election against Lojze Peterle a former Slovenian Prime Minister.

The Lawyer and former Diplomat from Maribor promised in his inauguration speech further cooperation between Slovenia and the EU as well the new president promised full cooperation between him and the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, something that did not happen when Janez Drnovsek was in office.

Slovenia will officially be the Rotating EU Presidency state starting January 1st that will last 6 months. Slovenia is the newest member state of the Eu to do so.

Russian Elections Rigged?

Russia's Parliamentary Election have been criticized around the world, and they have good reason to. Numerous Russian Government Workers have said they have been threatened with their jobs if they do not sign a secret contract saying they will vote for Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party.

The Party has won the Most seats with 63% of the vote. The next trailing party was the Communist Party with about 11% of the votes.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has tried numerous times to alter the amount of terms he is aloud to run in the past as a tool to try and stay in power, but according to the Constitution he will have to step down as president in March.