China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination

China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination

10.05.08 posted by jason 41 views 2 comments
Tests on 609 batches of liquid milk, as sold in 27 cities under 75 different brand names, were all clear of melamine, the chemical at the center of the scandal, according to the product safety watchdog. A further 129 batches of baby milk powder and 212 batches of other kinds of milk powder were also clean.
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Israel Holds Peace Talks With Syria

Israel Holds Peace Talks With Syria

05.21.08 posted by chab13 78 views no comments
Israel and Syria announced Wednesday that they were engaged in negotiations for a comprehensive peace treaty through Turkish mediators, the first time in eight years that such talks have taken place.
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FEMA gives away $85 million of supplies for Katrina victims

FEMA gives away $85 million of supplies for Katrina victims

06.11.08 posted by pondy 57 views no comments
CNN conducting an investigation that found, FEMA gave away about $85 million in household goods meant for Hurricane Katrina victims. For the past 2 years, those goods have been sitting in a warehouse. Once again this proves Katrina continues to be a man made and not natural disaster.
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Ahmadinejad: 'slap mouths' of those demanding nuclear program halted

Ahmadinejad: 'slap mouths' of those demanding nuclear program halted

04.23.08 posted by jason 108 views no comments
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday said Tehran would "slap on the mouth" countries demanding it give up its nuclear program, while also stating that Iran is ready to discuss the project with any country. He had earlier ruled out any talks with the West over Iran's disputed nuclear program, vowing to only take up the matter with the UN.
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As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

As Torch Arrives in Macau, China Lashes Out at Dalai Lama

05.03.08 posted by jason 94 views 3 comments
The Chinese government is set to meet this weekend with an envoy to the Dalai Lama. Ahead of that meeting, the state run Tibet Daily claimed the "patriotic people of Tibet strongly condemn and vehemently denounce the litany of crimes committed by the 14th Dalai Lama and his followers." This comes as the Olympic torch arrived in the 'Asian Las Vegas' city of Macau.
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Iran Calls Clinton Comments: "Provocative, Unwarranted and Irresponsible."

Iran Calls Clinton Comments: "Provocative, Unwarranted and Irresponsible."

05.01.08 posted by jason 99 views no comments
Iran has complained to the UN about remarks made last week by Hillary Clinton on the circumstances under which the US might attack Iran. Last week she said the US could "totally obliterate" Iran if it attacked Israel. Iran said the remarks were "a flagrant violation" of the UN Charter. Iran insists its nuclear program is for energy only, not weapons.
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China races against time to drain 'quake lake'

China races against time to drain 'quake lake'

05.31.08 posted by chab13 65 views no comments
Chinese soldiers and engineers were urgently trying to dig a spillway from an earthquake-created lake Saturday that is threatening to burst its banks in the central Chinese county of Beichuan.
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Foreign Media in China Harassed on Tibet

Foreign Media in China Harassed on Tibet

04.07.08 posted by jason 124 views no comments
The China PR machine is now working overtime. Western reporters in China have received harassing phone calls, e-mails and text messages, some with death threats, supposedly from ordinary Chinese complaining about alleged bias in coverage of recent anti-Chinese protests in Tibet. Many experts believe that the Chinese government is behind these calls.
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18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

06.09.08 posted by pondy 57 views no comments
Arrests leading up to contested elections are unfortunately nothing new. It happened in Kenya last year, its happening in Zimbabwe now, and its also happening in Bangladesh. Bangladesh police have detained or arrested more than 18,000 people in the last 11 days in a crackdown on crime they say is aimed at improving security ahead of December elections.
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ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

05.02.08 posted by jason 96 views no comments
A runoff will take place in Zimbabwe's controversial presidential election after officials said the main opposition leader won 47.9 percent of votes, compared to 43.2 for President Robert Mugabe.Since neither Morgan Tsvangirai nor Mugabe received 50 percent plus one vote, a runoff election is required by law.
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Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

04.05.08 posted by jason 130 views no comments
This is disappointing, but not surprising. As dozens of riot police patrolled the streets, President Robert Mugabe's party announced that it would contest the election results for 16 seats, enough to overturn the opposition victory. Meanwhile, a court hearing is scheduled for Sunday, as the opposition is trying to force the government to release the full election results.
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