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Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

11.14.08 posted by pondy 26 views no comments image
Tensions between Hamas, the radical Palestinian rulers of Gaza, and Israel increased markedly on Friday after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets into southern Israel, sending 18 Israelis to the hospital with shock and mild injuries.
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Putin Has the Last Laugh - Literally

Putin Has the Last Laugh - Literally

06.02.08 posted by jason 131 views no comments image
In Russia, political opponents to Vladimir Putin aren't just given less or no air time at all on Russian state television - they are digitally removed from the programs in which they made an 'offensive' remark. This article shows the extent to which Putin goes in order to extend his controlling authority over Russia. Even while no longer President, he remains a man very much in charge.
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China Sentences 17 for Role in Tibet Riots

China Sentences 17 for Role in Tibet Riots

04.29.08 posted by pondy 170 views 19 comments image
A Chinese court jailed 17 people for terms ranging from three years to life on Tuesday for their roles in Tibet's deadly riots, which triggered anti-China protests ahead of the Beijing Olympics. 1 monk was among those to receive life in jail. The sentences came as the the Tibetan government-in-exile announced that it believes 203 Tibetans were killed in Beijing's crackdown.
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Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

04.01.08 posted by jason 240 views 1 comment image
Zimbabweans are anxiously awaiting more results from Saturday's election, which have been slow to emerge. President Mugabe's government is warning that any calls for this election to be declared for the opposition is equivalent to a coup d'etat. Could this be Kenya all over again?
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Burma accused of 'crime' against its people

Burma accused of 'crime' against its people

05.12.08 posted by chab13 163 views no comments image
The Burmese military Government has been accused of unleashing "crimes against humanity" on its people by keeping is borders closed to foreign disaster relief experts.
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Where Do The Presidential Really Stand On Key Issues.

04.12.08 posted by ghostdog 215 views 1 comment news article
We know more about the presidential candidates pastors, passports and personal lives than we know about here they really stand on issues like immigration, social security, and tax reform. Can they really keep their campaign promises?
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Zimbabwe Lawyers, Fearing for their Lives, Escape to South Africa

Zimbabwe Lawyers, Fearing for their Lives, Escape to South Africa

06.08.08 posted by pondy 118 views no comments image
Activists say Zimbabwe may be facing an exodus of human rights lawyers because of a crackdown by President Robert Mugabe's regime. Now they are escaping to South Africa, with many facing the risk of death if they remain within the country. The opposition party leadership has been arrested off and on this past week and is in need of legal representation.
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Medvedev Blames US for Financial Crisis

Medvedev Blames US for Financial Crisis

06.08.08 posted by pondy 115 views 1 comment image
Russian president, no not Vladimir Putin, the other guy, Dmitry Medvedev blamed the US and its banks in large part for provoking today's financial crisis - and pushed for a role for Russia in finding a way out of the turmoil. Medvedev warned that growing "economic egoism" had contributed to global problems including rising food prices. Mr. Putin no doubt agrees with this position as well.
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North Korea Threatens War on South Korea

North Korea Threatens War on South Korea

04.03.08 posted by jason 221 views 2 comments image
Suddenly, North Korea is on the brink of war with South Korea. Although tensions between the two separate nations have always been high since 1953, they hit a crescendo today after North Korea warned that war could be near. The stark announcement caught much of the international community off guard, and largely unaware of this potential conflict.
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UN Aid At Last Arrives in Myanmar

UN Aid At Last Arrives in Myanmar

05.09.08 posted by jason 159 views no comments image
The UN says its first aid flight has now arrived in Myanmar, bringing much needed relief to up to one million people made homeless by Cyclone Nargis. The flights had been delayed because of government's reluctance to accept help, causing growing international concern. Myanmar's cyclone survivors have been suffering since the natural disaster, which is turning into a man made one.
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U.N. to Cut Darfur Food Relief After Attacks

U.N. to Cut Darfur Food Relief After Attacks

04.18.08 posted by jason 194 views no comments image
Attacks on its humanitarian convoys are forcing the U.N. to cut in half the rations it provides to millions of hungry people in Sudan's war-stricken Darfur region. The world's largest humanitarian operation struggles every day with bureaucracy, fighting and banditry to help those affected by five years of rape, violence and murder, which has killed an estimated 200,000 Darfuris.
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