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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

12.11.08 posted by jason 0 views no comments
What Cholera outbreak. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suggested today that the Cholera crisis was over. In fact, it is far from over. If ever there was a time for more international action against Mugabe's regime it is now. See this NYT article and judge for yourself
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US Climate Change Bill Dies in Senate

US Climate Change Bill Dies in Senate

06.06.08 posted by jason 79 views no comments
A U.S. carbon-capping bill aimed at curbing climate change died on Friday in the Senate but its supporters looked to the next president to enact a global warming law as early as 2009. The bill aimed to cut total U.S. global warming emissions by 66 percent by 2050. Opponents said it would cost jobs and raise fuel prices in an already pinched American economy.
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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 84 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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Zimbabwe Opposition Reunite, Call on Mugabe to Step Aside

Zimbabwe Opposition Reunite, Call on Mugabe to Step Aside

04.28.08 posted by jason 116 views no comments
With many of their activists under violent attack and hundreds of their supporters in jail, the leaders of Zimbabwe's divided opposition formally announced that the two groups had reunited, claiming control of Parliament for the first time in the nation's history and demanding that President Robert Mugabe concede the recent election.
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18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

06.09.08 posted by pondy 76 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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Mugabe Poised to Win Election By Default

Mugabe Poised to Win Election By Default

05.01.08 posted by jason 111 views 1 comment
President Robert Mugabe will win re-election by default if opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai declines to participate in a runoff, the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said today. Tsvangirai has already claimed victory in the election and the results have showed a strong win for him. Yet, if he fails to partake in the runoff, Mugabe would be declared the winner in an election he clearly lost.
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China Accuses Tibetans of Planning Suicide Attacks

China Accuses Tibetans of Planning Suicide Attacks

04.01.08 posted by jason 143 views no comments
China on Tuesday accused "Tibet independence forces" of planning to use suicide squads to trigger bloody attacks - the lastest in a string of accusations that have taken aim at supporters of the Dalai Lama.
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US Says No to Large Emissions Reductions By 2020

US Says No to Large Emissions Reductions By 2020

05.26.08 posted by pondy 85 views no comments
The 'Group of Eight' environment ministers on Monday endorsed slashing greenhouse gas emissions in half by mid-century, but failed to agree on much more contentious near-term targets. European nations believe it vital for cut emissions between 25 percent to 40 percent by 2020 to stop global temperatures from rising. The United States, however, considers such cuts beyond reach.
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Zimbabwe Opposition Declares Victory, Gov't Paper Predicts a Runoff

Zimbabwe Opposition Declares Victory, Gov't Paper Predicts a Runoff

04.02.08 posted by jason 143 views no comments
Morgan Tsvangirai has declared victory in Zimbabwe's election, but don't tell that to the government. The government-owned newspaper reported today that the contest between President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Tsvangirai was likely to go to a second round because neither candidate received a clear majority.
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Many dead in Sri Lanka bus blast

Many dead in Sri Lanka bus blast

04.25.08 posted by chab13 117 views no comments
At least 24 people have been killed and about 50 wounded by a bombing on a bus in the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, officials have said.
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Torture Memo Gave White House Broad Powers

Torture Memo Gave White House Broad Powers

04.02.08 posted by jason 141 views no comments
The Justice Department's newly declassified torture memo outlined the broad legal authority its lawyers gave to the Bush White House on matters of torture and presidential authority during times of war. Many human rights activists are enraged at such a document and its effect on US policy.
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