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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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Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

08.27.08 posted by eguda 102 views 4 comments image
Deutsche Welle (Voice of Germany) give a suspension to their vice-editor Zhang Danhong after German Der Sport-Informations-Dienst (SID) fired Mr. Dieter Hennig the former editor-in-chief. They were punished for their Pro-china stand. I can only find a germany link of Kolner City:
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Court allows Banda to start contempt proceedings against The Post

Court allows Banda to start contempt proceedings against The Post

10.01.08 posted by hapanda 36 views no comments image
THE Lusaka High Court has allowed acting President, Rupiah Banda, to start contempt proceedings against Post Newspapers Editor-in Chief, Fred M'membe. High Court Judge, Charles Kajimanga, made the ruling yesterday after Mr Banda, applied for ex-parte summons for leave to start contempt proceedings against Mr M'membe.
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A Report From the Earthquake Zone by iConflict User Eguda

A Report From the Earthquake Zone by iConflict User Eguda

05.23.08 posted by jason 475 views 2 comments image
We posted Eguda's dispatch on blogflict, the official blog of iConflict.com. His report reveals how people are coping and how the media, both western and local, are covering the earthquake. A special thanks to Eguda for his report. All iconflict users are encouraged to submit their own reports for publication on Blogflict.
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Obama Fatigue?

Obama Fatigue?

08.23.08 posted by pondy 114 views no comments image
During the summer, the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism found much more extensive media coverage of Mr. Obama than Mr. McCain. The Pew survey found 48 percent of respondents saying they had heard "too much" about Barack Obama. Just 26 percent said the same about John McCain, while 38 percent said they hear too little on McCain.
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Violence disrupts pro-China Rally

Violence disrupts pro-China Rally

04.27.08 posted by jason 556 views 18 comments image
Pockets of violence marred an otherwise upbeat pro-China rally in New Zealand's Aotea Square where thousands of Chinese came out in support of their home country and the Beijing Olympics. The huge crowd chanted in Chinese "Proud of China" while speakers expressed their desire for politics and sport to be kept separate. Yet punches were thrown and heated arguments were exchanged.
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15,000 Now Feared Dead in Massive Earthquake

15,000 Now Feared Dead in Massive Earthquake

05.14.08 posted by pondy 459 views 14 comments image
Rescuers struggled to reach some of the hardest-hit areas of China. The death toll, now at 12,000 is expected to rise. It might be days or even weeks before the full count is known. Heavy rain, collapsed bridges and damaged roads complicated efforts to get troops and aid workers to the worst-hit towns. The rain drove some people back inside homes even as more aftershocks rattled the region.
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Meltdown in the Arctic is speeding up

Meltdown in the Arctic is speeding up

08.10.08 posted by pondy 134 views no comments image
Ice at the North Pole melted at an unprecedented rate last week, with leading scientists warning that the Arctic could be ice-free in summer by 2013. Satellite images show that ice caps started to disintegrate dramatically several days ago as storms over Alaska's Beaufort Sea began sucking streams of warm air into the Arctic.
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Political Satire Cartoon Between US and China

Political Satire Cartoon Between US and China

08.10.08 posted by jason 134 views no comments image
In this cartoon by Matt Bors, a general from the US debates with a general from China over which country has a better spying, penal, and torture program. It ends with a clever remark about China's heavy involvement in the US economy. While it is satire cartoon, it makes its point clear.

Zimbabwe's Central Bank Prints Z$250 Million Dollar Bill

Zimbabwe's Central Bank Prints Z$250 Million Dollar Bill

05.07.08 posted by jason 474 views no comments image
How bad is inflation in Zimbabwe? It runs at a staggering 165,000% a year. To keep up with such rising prices, the Central Bank of Zimbabwe has printed currency note denominations of $100 million and $250 million. That may sound like a lot but consider this - 1 US dollar is now worth about 100 million Zimbabwe dollars. Just 8 months ago 1 US dollar was worth 30,000 Zimbabwe dollars.
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New McCain Ad Uses Biden to Attack Obama

08.23.08 posted by pondy 96 views no comments video
McCain campaign goes right on the attack after Obama announced Joe Biden as his running mate.

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