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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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France earmarks $549 million for green cars

France earmarks $549 million for green cars

10.09.08 posted by pondy 80 views no comments image
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday pledged €400 million ($549 million) in state support for the development of electric and hybrid cars. He said during a visit to the Paris Auto Show that the money will be destined "exclusively for the research and development of nonpolluting vehicles" over fours years - and will come from funds already earmarked for environmental projects.
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Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

08.21.08 posted by pondy 349 views 2 comments image
Wu Dianyuan and Wang Xiuying are pictured above, and they symbolize what is wrong, not right with China today. The two frail women in their 70's were sentenced by the Chinese government to a re-education camp and forced labor. Their crime? Speaking out for receiving insufficient compensation when their homes were seized for redevelopment.

The one-state solution, post-Oslo

10.19.08 posted by pondy 43 views no comments news article
Israeli and Palestinian officials have been urging the completion of a final agreement on a "two-state solution" as quickly as possible. Israelis have spoken of it as a warning. Palestinians have used it as a threat. Olmert told Haaretz "If the day comes when the two-state solution collapses, then.....the State of Israel is finished."
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WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

08.08.08 posted by pondy 411 views 2 comments image
And so it begins. The most eagerly awaited and controversial Olympics in generations now kicks-off in Beijing. For China this moment is more than just the start of sporting events, but the change to show the world what China has become and what China plans to be - a major world power with a bursting economy. But will the world see the other side of China as well?
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Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

10.19.08 posted by pondy 36 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's rival political parties are taking their dispute to Swaziland in hopes of forging a deal on a new government. The parties signed a power-sharing agreement more than a month ago, but have been unable to agree on which party should occupy several key ministries.
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McCain Blames Obama and Democrats for Failure to Pass Bailout Bill

09.30.08 posted by pondy 91 views no comments video
John McCain's statement after the bailout bill vote failed. In the vote 2/3rd of Republicans voted against the measure, while a large majority of Democrats supported it. McCain blames Democrats and Obama for the bills failure to pass.

Louis Vuitton Sues Darfur Fundraiser

Louis Vuitton Sues Darfur Fundraiser

05.02.08 posted by pondy 1357 views 1 comment image
Louis Vuitton has filed charges against a 26 year old student artist for selling posters and t-shirts of a Darfur victim, holding a designer bag inspired by a Louis Vuitton design. All of the profits had been going to charity but Louis Vuitton is still demanding massive damages. The artist, Nadia Plesner, started a campaign to raise awareness of genocide in Darfur.
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China seeks public trust after milk scandal

China seeks public trust after milk scandal

09.20.08 posted by pondy 101 views 2 comments image
China sought Saturday to shore up public confidence weakened by a milk safety scandal, with the president scolding officials for negligence and government agencies promising adequate supplies of uncontaminated milk. The Ministry of Health ordered all 31 provinces and major cities nationwide to set up separate 24-hour crisis hot lines.
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Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

08.09.08 posted by pondy 293 views no comments image
Judging from some of the photos coming out of Beijing, President Bush is having an excellent time palling around with the athletes and taking in various sporting events.at the last Olympic Games he will attend as the U.S. head of state, Here's a sampler.
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Survivors Rescued 8 Days After China Quake

Survivors Rescued 8 Days After China Quake

05.20.08 posted by jason 922 views 4 comments image
Stories of survival days after a massive earthquake are rare. But amid all the terrible stories coming out from China, today there was news of a different sort - a rescue of 129 students and 10 teachers were rescued in an isolated small town in Wenchuan County. This report details this incredible story.
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