The critics claim that the proposals would not only cost many middle-class families their homes, but would also lead to a fire-sale of the country's assets and massive additional job cuts.

ECONOMIST: Thailand

Omar Khadr, a Canadian citizen charged with the death of Army Sergeant First Class Christopher Speer in Afghanistan by tossing a hand grenade in a July 2002 fire fight, has been controversial since his capture.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy