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OPINION OK this even surprises me. The communist gogernment in China created a space specifically for "approved" protesting. With all the nasty things China's government is involved in you would expect...Elderly Chinese Women Sentenced to Labor Re-Education
I got a tip from my friend John E. Carey today pointing me to this story about China and its glowing human rights record."Two elderly women were sentenced to a year of "re-education through labor" after they applied for permits to demonstrate during the Olympics, according to...Chinese embassy in Berlin hit by protests on Olympic Eve
"One day before the start of the Olympics in Beijing, over a hundred protestors gathered in front of the Chinese embassy in Berlin on Thursday to demonstrate for human rights.The demonstration included members of China’s main ethnic minorities – Tibetans, Mongols and...Blink and you'll miss it!!! Why? because...
"Blink and you'll miss it!!! Why? because... Options Edit Add to group Delete Viewable by anyone ...Obama, 2 other senators in Afghanistan
"Sen. Barack Obama is expected to visit several world leaders over the next few weeks. Obama’s trip, which includes visits to Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, is intended to bolster his foreign policy credentials before U.S. voters. “This is...
McCain, Obama Respond to Iran Missile Test
By Albert N. Milliron, Editor, Politisite.comIran said today it had tested long-range missiles with the ability to reach U.S. in the Persian Gulf. Iran futher related that these missle have guidence that... Kewell defends Galatasaray move
"Kewell defends Galatasaray move Kewell played more than 200 games for Leeds Harry Kewell has defended his transfer to Turkish side Galatasaray... 'Ball of fire' if Iran hit
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIsrael professing they are a peaceful people, take to the skies with jet fighters along the med as a show of force to show Iran it means business. Certainly belies... Toronto: Nortel Fraud Charges
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorScandal plagued Nortel takes another hit as their CEO Frank Dunn and two other exec's face fraud charges. Nortel for close to a decade had been accused of everything from... Manchester England - Bikers plan city fuel protest
Manchester Evening News Reports"A MASSIVE 'go-slow' protest against high fuel prices is set to bring roads across Greater Manchester to a standstill. More than a thousand bikers are expected to join forces to... Disney makes an appearance at the World Science Festival
Disney gave an impressive show at the World Science Festival today, talking about all the science that goes into Disney magic."And there was science — physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and environmental...Hamas to Demonstrate Near Gaza-Israel Borders on Thursday
With Israeli-Palestinian tensions already running high, Hamas is planning to stage a protest against Israel's recent blockade of the Gaza Strip on Thursday."The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Monday called on...Olympic Torch in Argentina
The demonstrations in Argentina were a little more subdued than we have seen in other cities so far. Anti-China demonstrations were surprisingly quiet and it was reported that some even left and went home before the... It's Your Birthday: Mugabe Confident of Election Victory
Robert Mugabe is confident that he will win Zimbabwe's March 29 election. So am I, since he owns the election process. Only a man who can elect himself could continue to hold power, as Zimbabwe's inflation rate hists... Talking with Rachel Corrie's Mom and Dad
"Rachel Corrie was killed, crushed to death by an IDF bulldozer she lay in front of, wearing a bright orange jacket, attempting to protect a Palestinian pharmacist's home. With the Corrie's permission, ISM distributed the e-mails Rachel had written home during her seven weeks...
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