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Latin American Allies Attack Food Crisis
"President Hugo Chavez joined with his leftist allies on Wednesday to create a $100 million program to fight the rising cost of food for Latin America's poor.Chavez and leaders from Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua also...
Several thousand China supporters stage Paris dem...
After weeks of anti-China demonstrations, today in Paris pro-China demonstrators voiced their support of China's handling of the run-up to the Olympic Games."Organizers say between 6,000 and 7,000 turned out for Saturday's protest, at Paris' Place de la Republique. Police...
Making Pledges and Smashing Toys: Global Day for ...
Five years on, and the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region continues. Around the world today, human rights campaigners are holding events to return this tragedy to the public eye; the region seems to be a vidtim of...
London may abandon 2012 torch relay
Recent pro-Tibet demonstrations in Paris and San Francisco have spooked Olympic planners, apparently. The Guardian says organizers of the 2012 London Games are reconsidering whether to go forward with an...
Protesters Scale Golden Gate Bridge
Some Tibet protesters have scaled the Golden Gate bridge in advance of Wednesday's San Francisco leg of the Olympic torch relay.More as it comes in. If anyone has more information or pictures, please update the...
NASA: ATV ready to dock with ISS: Minute by Minut...
NASA: ATV ready to dock with ISS: April 3, 2008Update 10:55 am"TOULOUSE, France, April 3 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency's Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle spacecraft was successfully docked Thursday...
China Alleges Tibet Organizing 'Suicide Squads'
China's vehemently anti-Tibet rhetoric has reached new heights, as pro-Tibetan activists were accused of organizing "suicide squads to launch violent attacks". So far, there are no indications of truth to these...
Dublin protest over health service
"A major demonstration calling for a better public health service has taken place in Dublin today.The march and rally was held by an umbrella group of health unions and patient campaign bodies.At least...
Peace Sign Turns 50
Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the peace sign.For ten points, who invented the peace sign?Uh... hippies?Bzzzt! Thankyouforplaying! The correct answer is Gerald Holtom, a graphic designer who figured that the...
The War in Iraq: 5 Years Later
Unhappy 5th Birthday, Iraq War!The Iraq War is turning 5 this week and, with nearly 4,000 U.S. soldiers already killed, billions of dollars being spent every minute to maintain it, few prospects of soldiers returning...
Tibetan demonstration for Dublin today
"The Tibetan Community in Ireland and a local support group are to hold a demonstration in Dublin this morning to show solidarity with the people of Tibet.
The march comes as the the authorities in Tibet gave what they called anti-Chinese demonstrators until Monday to...
Five Years On: A Grim Anniversary in Iraq
The world approaches the five-year mark in the US-led occupation of Iraq. Ahead of the March 19 anniversary, organizations around the world are staging protests and events to remind world leaders that opposition to...
UK pig farmers protest plunging pork profits
Many pig farmers marched on Westminster today, as rising feed costs are proving to be hogwash for the pig biz."About 200 pig farmers gathered outside Downing Street earlier to protest against falling pork...
Russia Crushes Election Protest
The political situation in Russia continues to remain tense, as protesters in central Moscow were arrested Monday, after rallying in opposition to the election of Dmitry Medvedev."At least 17 opposition protesters have been arrested as riot police put down a banned rally in...
Kosovo's Independence: The Real Story
A fascinating and extremely informative editorial on the present situation in Kosovo and Serbia illuminated by clear historical context since NATO in the 1990's, at the behest of Bill Clinton decided to take on...
