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Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel

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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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09.30.08 posted by jason 389 views no comments image
Terrific political satire cartoon by Pat Bagley.

Professor Kong Decheng Passed Away At 89

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11.06.08 posted by eguda 30 views no comments image
Confucius's 77th linear descendant, the Overflowing with Sainthood, Kong Decheng has breathed his last on 28th Oct. in Taiwan. The chief of the First Academic Family in the Far East,was a professor and former Examination Yuan director of Taiwan. Kong has moved to Taiwan since 1949. One of his sister Kong Demao, who lives in mainland, is now the vice-director of the Confucius institute.
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Who Are We Bailing Out?

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09.30.08 posted by jason 313 views no comments image
This image, popular now outside Wall Street, demonstrates the anger that many have on the bailout proposal. Yet, the bailout is needed - not just for Wall Street but also for Main Street. The protester misses the point, without the bailout we are all in trouble.

Zambians New Presdent

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11.03.08 posted by hapanda 33 views no comments image
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has pledged to fight poverty and improve the living conditions of all Zambians irrespective of their political or religious affiliations. "Too many Zambians have been left behind. They do not share in the economic prosperity of the Zambian economy"
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Congratulations!

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11.06.08 posted by eguda 22 views 1 comment image
Yesterday, Nov. 4th 2008 north american time, we have participated an open party of real time US president-voting runed by American Consulate-general in Guangzhou. The party have rented a big Chamber in Chinese Grand Hotel.
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What is the Bradley Effect?

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10.19.08 posted by pondy 95 views no comments video
Al-Jazeera takes a look at the so-called Bradley effect and how it may impact the presidential election.

Could the Media Be Wrong on Tibet? Might China be Right?

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04.15.08 posted by pondy 3951 views 116 comments image
This article from the Asia Sentinel claims that the western media, with thier bias and consistent reporting errors, have gotten the story completely wrong. Could there be another side to consider? And if so, could China be right in their arguments on Tibet? After reading this article, I am torn.
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UN Agency Appeals for Millions as Food Prices Soar

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04.24.08 posted by pondy 3329 views 2 comments image
The World Food Program appealed for hundreds of millions of dollars to cope with rising food prices that have sparked global protests and riots that led to bans on food exports in about 40 nations. Josette Sheeran, the WFP's executive director, said the U.N. agency is facing a 40 percent increase in the cost of food since it prepared its budget.
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"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

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08.05.08 posted by jason 823 views 2 comments image
It is clear China is intent on regulating the Internet during the Olympics (contrary to a promise to the IOC). This image, of two Internet police officers, flashes on Chinese computers, reminding citizens and foreigners that in China - you are always being watched. Always. *Heavy traffic and interest in this image caused iConflict to crash on 8/2.*

Candidates Spend 1.5 Billion $$ on Campaign

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11.01.08 posted by ghostdog 25 views no comments news article
While the economy suffers, McCain,Obama and their political parties will spend more had double the previous record for a presidential election.
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