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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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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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iConflict Website Launch

iConflict Website Launch

03.19.08 posted by chab13 161 views no comments video

China races against time to drain 'quake lake'

China races against time to drain 'quake lake'

05.31.08 posted by chab13 80 views no comments image
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 113 views no comments image
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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Bomb kills at least 9 in Iran mosque

Bomb kills at least 9 in Iran mosque

04.12.08 posted by chab13 129 views 1 comment image
A bomb exploded in a mosque in the southern Iranian city Shiraz on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 100, Iranian media reported.
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18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

18,000 Arrested in Bangladesh 'Political Crackdown'

06.09.08 posted by pondy 71 views no comments image
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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US Says No to Large Emissions Reductions By 2020

US Says No to Large Emissions Reductions By 2020

05.26.08 posted by pondy 81 views no comments image
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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Australia Out: Ends Combat Operations in Iraq

Australia Out: Ends Combat Operations in Iraq

06.02.08 posted by pondy 75 views 1 comment image
Australia has completed its combat operations in Iraq and is now pulling troops out. The Australian Army lowered its flag at Camp Terendak. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his Labor government were elected in a landslide victory last year on a campaign pledge to withdraw combat troops by mid-2008.
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Mugabe Poised to Win Election By Default

Mugabe Poised to Win Election By Default

05.01.08 posted by jason 106 views 1 comment image
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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Zimbabwe Opposition Remains in Lead After Recount

Zimbabwe Opposition Remains in Lead After Recount

04.26.08 posted by jason 112 views no comments image
It was clear to all international observers that Robert Mugabe's party had lost the election last month. Yet there was great concern that the unneeded recount to verify this fact would be tainted by corruption. So far, that fear has not been realized. The returns thus far have confirmed the original results. What now will Mugabe attempt to retain power?
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