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UN chief to visit Sri Lanka, urges humanitarian aid
" GENEVA (AFP) – UN chief Ban Ki-moon announced he would visit Sri Lanka as relief agencies and governments called for urgent humanitarian aid after Colombo said it had defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels. Ban, who... Colombo Says Shelling Images 'fake' -- Hospital Bombed
The military in Sri Lanka have declared the shelling of the makeshift hospital in the conflict zone to be staged. Their take on the incident is that the Tamil Tigers staged the photos that were presented...
created by Barbara McPherson | 30 wks ago | updated 30 wks ago
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210 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
Viva Palestina: Making History
History was made last night - and, sadly, much of the Western media was either oblivious or under pressure to turn a blind eye. Algérie Presse Service has reported that the Viva Palestina convoy - a remarkable... Letter to Sec. of State Hillary Clinton Prompts Aid to Gaza
Obama's move does not represent a fundamental shift in U.S. policy with regard to the Middle East. But it does represent a quick and appropriate response to the letter sent this week to Secretary of State...
created by Karen Hatter | 43 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
238 views | 14 recommendations | 7 comments
238 views | 14 recommendations | 7 comments
Fearing brach of impartiality, BBC refuses to show Gaza appeal
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has refused to air a television fund-raising Gaza appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). It stated such action was taken to "avoid compromising... Blogs, YouTube: the new battleground of Gaza conflict?
In the following article by Yigal Schleifer at the Christian Science Monitor, summits his perspective on the use of web 2.0 to analyse the recent Israeli attack on Gaza. According to... Ten NGOs Helping People Around The World
The end of 2008 is near. We are in the darkest months of the year. It is easy to see only bad news on the horizon. In spite of the gloomy predictions for the globe, there is hope and goodness in...
created by Barbara McPherson | 51 wks ago | updated 50 wks ago
837 views | 60 recommendations | 12 comments
837 views | 60 recommendations | 12 comments
Israel blocks Libyan humanitatian aid ship for Gaza
In a most regrettable act, Israel blocked a Libyan ship on its way to the Gaza strip. The ship carried humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians enduring the Israeli blockade. Israel stated this blocking move with the... US politics, commercial interests, war and humanitarian aid. A dangerous mix.
" Bush asked for $70 billion extra budget. The majority to fund the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oh, and also a $770 million aid package. Oh, and that also included the promotion of genetically modified...Sudan Kicks Out More Officials; This Time Head of US Charity
In a puzzling series of events, Sudanese officials have been purging their country of selected visiting officials. The expulsion of Paul Barker of Care, a US-based aid agency, follows the expulsion of the EU ambassador and a Canadian official.No explanation has been given for...Iraqi Refugee Crisis Worsens
"This is kind of a follow-up to NEWSFLASH! People Actually Live in Iraq, a piece I posted Jan. 15. At that time, reports were that there were as many as 800,000 iraqi refugees in Syria alone. It turns out that the...NEWSFLASH!: People Actually Live in Iraq
"We often hear from right wing pundits and warbloggers that we aren't getting the 'good news' from Iraq. Rueters AlertNet's Deputy Editor Tim Large asks in his blog if we're actually getting all of the bad...Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Somalia
"A humanitarian crisis in Somalia is being aggravated by stepped up fighting after a US air strike on a suspected al Qaeda stronghold. It's easy to forget that Somalia isn't just a place that people fight in, it's...Here's a Crazy Idea -- What if the US were Actually Helpful?
"If you look at the map, it looks like this -- from left to right -- Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia. The war between the weak somali government and the Islamic Courts Union is one thing. The genocide in the Darfur...Foreign Aid Or War Profiteering
"Canada has a mediocre record on helping the world's poor, thanks in part to its weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and miserly foreign aid, says an exhaustive ranking released yesterday."
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