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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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Pakistan Frees Militant who Fought U.S. in Afghanistan

Pakistan Frees Militant who Fought U.S. in Afghanistan

04.21.08 posted by jason 127 views no comments image
Pakistan on Monday freed the founder of a militant organization whose fighters battled U.S. troops in Afghanistan after the American-led invasion in 2001. Maulana Sufi Mohammed is reportedly in poor health. His release may indicate the new government's conciliatory approach toward Islamic militants.
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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 112 views 3 comments image
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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'Mission Accomplished,' 5 Years Later Not Accomplished

'Mission Accomplished,' 5 Years Later Not Accomplished

05.01.08 posted by pondy 117 views no comments image
5 years ago today, President Bush stood on the USS Abraham Lincoln with a sign draped behind him declaring "Mission Accomplished" as he called for the end of major combat operations in Iraq. With the war now in its 5th year, the White House is finally acknowledging the sign was not appropriate. Too bad they won't admit the same about the war in general.
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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 74 views no comments image
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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Foreign Media in China Harassed on Tibet

Foreign Media in China Harassed on Tibet

04.07.08 posted by jason 141 views no comments image
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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China quake death toll soars past 50,000

China quake death toll soars past 50,000

05.22.08 posted by chab13 92 views 1 comment image
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in southwestern China has leaped to 51,151 -- an increase of almost 10,000 -- government officials reported on Thursday.
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Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

Mugabe to Challenge Zimbabwe Election Results

04.05.08 posted by jason 146 views no comments image
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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Video Links North Koreans to Reactor, U.S. Says

Video Links North Koreans to Reactor, U.S. Says

04.23.08 posted by jason 123 views no comments image
The NY Times is reporting, after seven months of near-total secrecy, the White House is preparing to make public on Thursday a video showing North Koreans working at a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor just before it was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike last September. Until now, the administration has refused to discuss the video or the attack.
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ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

ZIMBABWE ELECTION HEADED FOR A RUNOFF

05.02.08 posted by jason 113 views no comments image
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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TIBET - A REALITY CHECK

04.20.08 posted by constantine 120 views no comments news article
This article was written by an Indian Tibetan expert in 2000. As an Indian, he observed Tibet issue as a next door neighbor. Read his article, think those data he pointed out. Though it is very long, its arguement is very reasonable. For those who really care about Tibet, please read it and rethink of Tibet.
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