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Hispanic group to grill McCain, Obama on Tuesday
"A leading Hispanic organization is demanding assurances from the two major presidential candidates that they'll push for comprehensive immigration revisions and dramatically increase Hispanic representation in the federal government. ... Fuel protests spread around the world
UPDATE: 2:44PM ESTA fuel strike in the UK will go ahead tomorrow." Last-ditch talks aimed at averting a strike by hundreds of fuel tanker drivers have broken down, the Unite union has said. The strike over pay will... Islam Advancing in France, Being Pushed Back in Turkey
"These are an odd couple stories. On the one hand you have the ineffectual French courts kowtowing to a Muslim husband who wanted his marriage annulled because his wife wasn’t a virgin. On the other hand is...53 Illegal Immigrants Held by Human Smugglers in Phoenix
Fifty-three illegal immigrants being held against their will were found by authorities in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday after immigration officials received a tip. The immigrants were a group that had been smuggled into the US illegally and were being held in a fortified one... Protesters across America call for immigration reform
Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the US today to protest federal immigration raids and deportations, and to call for a comprehensive immigration reform.But turnout was less impressive this year than in... Leeds set to hear points verdict
Leeds will have to settle for the play-offs."Leeds points appeal unsuccessful McAllister's side head for the play-offs after Thursday's verdict Leeds United have failed in their bid to claim back the 15 points they were deducted by the Football League. The decision by...Immigration marches return with messages aimed at voters
I remember not so long ago when Immigration was the central issue driving the political vehicle of CHANGE. Oh, how true. Things CHANGE! The truth is that when everyone recouperates from this wonderful Black & White campaign that has left the democratic party Black &...Tensions simmer as Haitians await words from Préval
Tensions simmer as Haitians await words from PrévalSynopsis by Albert N. Milliron Haiti Remains the Poorest Nation in the Western Hemisphere with an average income of $1.00 per day. Food prices have gone... Zimbabwe Election Results Court Ruling Delayed - Blogs, Media, Govs cry foul
"Exhausted and betrayed." That pretty much sums up the feelings of most Zimbabweans as they count a week of delays in reporting the results of the presidential election. People there are waiting on the outcome of a legal bid to force the declaration of poll results. Many take... Terminal Fury Prepares PACOM to Confront Crisis, Threats
" CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii, April 6, 2008 – The top U.S. officer in the Pacific declared a command post exercise that wrapped up here yesterday a big success in ensuring U.S. Pacific Command is ready to respond...Kids Face Crocs in School Commute
I once got a report card that said "student is highly motivated". It seems really hollow now, in light of the following story. "A South African village is demanding that a bridge be built across a crocodile-infested... Update: Gunmen hold students hostage in Pakistan
CBC have announce an Update on the Student Hostage Crisis. Militants have released all Hostages (Unhurt), no word on the Militants demands if any had been met. It has been reported that one gunman has been... Scrabble Makers Order Facebook To Take Down Scrabulous
"By David Kaplan - Thu 17 Jan 2008 01:36 AM PST scrabulousHasbro and Mattel, the marketers of Scrabble, are accusing the creators of popular Facebook app Scrabulous of violating the copyright on the 70-year-old word...Troops end Manila coup attempt
"Philippine troops have stormed a hotel in Manilla to force out a small band of renegade soldiers who were demanding that President Gloria Arroyo step down. The group, which seized and occupied the luxury the...Washington Post article on Oaxaca gets a beating
An article published in this weekend's Washington Post about Oaxaca, Mexico has caused a stir and prompted criticism for failing to explain adequately the problems that gripped the city twelve months ago and continue...
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