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Stories for June 28th 2009

• Monday, June 29th 2009 - 06:04 UTC

  World condemnation of the military coup in Honduras

  

  The removal early Sunday by the military of Honduras elected President Jose Manuel Zelaya and his forced exile to neighbouring Costa Rica has received world condemnation.

• Monday, June 29th 2009 - 05:57 UTC

  President Zelaya voted in as Liberal turned into ally of Chavez’ ALBA

  

  Jose Manuel Zelaya was elected Honduran president in November 2005 running as the Liberal Party candidate. Despite his centre-right credentials, the former businessman and civil engineer with logging and ranching interests moved Honduras away from its traditional ally the US, winning the support of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other left-leaning leaders.

• Sunday, June 28th 2009 - 20:15 UTC

  Soldiers arrest Honduran president on day of disputed referendum

  

  Soldiers have arrested the Honduran president and taken him to an air force base just before voting was to begin on a disputed constitutional election.