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Al Jazeera English Now In Talks With Comcast and Other American Cable Outlets

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Posted in African American History, Africans, American Foreign Policy, American History, Arabs, Asians/Asian Pacific/Asian Americans, Class, Cultural History, Education, Indians/Bangladeshi/Pakistani, Islam/Sufism, Journalism and Ethics, Obama Administration, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, Religion, Revolutions, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, World History
Tags: "The Island", AJE, Al Jazeera English, Aljazeera, American Foreign Policy, Arab World, Arabs, Comcast, Common Sense, Egypt, Faux Noise, Fox News, Jeff Jarvis, Muslims, News, Opinion, Public Affairs, Qatar, Roger Ailes, Rupert Murdoch, The Arab World, The Egyptian Revolution, The Egyptian Uprising, United States

The Less Discussed Part of Walker’s Wisconsin Plan: No-Bid Energy Assets Firesales–to the Koch Brothers! (via Rortybomb)

• February 22, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Budget Cuts, Class, Education, Journalism and Ethics, Labor History, Labor Relations, Obama Administration, The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
Tags: Americans for Prosperity, Budget Repair Bill, Capitol Square, Collective Bargaining, Democrats, Demonstrations, Governor Scott Walker, Governor Walker, Koch Brothers, Koch Industries, Lies, Loopholes, Protesters, Public Sector Unions, Republicans, Rortybomb, Scott Walker, Selling Off, Selling Out, State Capitol, State Capitol Rotunda, Union Busting, Unions, United States, Wisconsin

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Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage in Dallas and Cuts Power to Thousands October 21, 2019
The funnel cloud destroyed buildings in the northern part of the city and left a Home Depot in tatters.
Mitt Romney Says He’s Behind ‘Pierre Delecto’ Twitter Account October 21, 2019
The senator admitted to creating the account, which he used to monitor political conversations online and defend himself.
Explosives Fail to Take Down Crane at Site of Collapsed Hard Rock Hotel October 21, 2019
One crane came down completely, but a second one remained dangling over the side of a building in New Orleans.
In Maine, a Celebrity Domestic Violence Case Continues to Send Out Ripples October 20, 2019
Patrisha McLean, who accused her singer-songwriter husband, Don McLean, of domestic abuse, is organizing Maine women to tell their own stories. And he is protesting.
Dramatic Footage Shows Coach Disarming and Then Hugging Student October 20, 2019
A security expert said of the coach’s actions: “I think it says a lot about his character. It’s a remarkable feat.”
Emmett Till Memorial Has a New Sign. This Time, It’s Bulletproof. October 20, 2019
The sign, which is the fourth to replace others that were vandalized, is made of steel and weighs 500 pounds.
Trump Campaign Floods Web With Ads, Raking In Cash as Democrats Struggle October 20, 2019
That campaigns are now being fought largely online campaign is hardly a revelation, yet only one political party seems to have gotten the message.
Fort Worth Police Have More Violence to Answer For, Residents Say October 21, 2019
Black residents of the city complained about mistreatment by the police long before Atatiana Jefferson’s death. “I never was supposed to be arrested,” said one woman. “I was the caller.”

The Guardian, UK

Syria: estimated number of UK children trapped doubles to 60 October 21, 2019
Many of the stranded children are under five years old, figures compiled by UK charity suggest At least 60 British children – twice the number initially feared – are trapped in north-east Syria after fleeing areas held by Islamic State during the recent escalation in fighting, according to Save the Children.Figures compiled by the UK-based charity suggest ma […]
Chile: protests rage as president extends state of emergency October 21, 2019
Several dead as protesters loot supermarkets day after Piñera suspends subway fare riseProtests and violence continued in Chile overnight despite the president cancelling a rise in subway fares that prompted violent demonstrations.Officials in the Santiago region said three people had died in fires at two looted supermarkets early on Sunday. Sixty Walmart-ow […]
Mick Mulvaney seeks Trump damage control over impeachment and more October 20, 2019
Chief of staff defends Doral G7 fiasco and own Ukraine remarksNancy Pelosi visits Jordan to discuss Turkey Syria incursionSenior Trump administration officials were on Sunday scrambling to defend the president from escalating domestic and foreign policy scandals, ranging from impeachment proceedings in Washington to the US troop withdrawal in northern Syria. […]
'Tectonic shift': Swiss Greens make historic gains in election October 21, 2019
Environmentalists’ vote share soars but anti-immigrant Swiss People’s party remains largest Green parties have made historic gains in national elections in Switzerland, marking a significant shift in power in the consensus-centred system of the Alpine country, where political change often takes place at glacial speed.The rightwing anti-immigrant Swiss People […]
Remains of Francisco Franco to be exhumed on Thursday October 21, 2019
Dictator’s remains will be reinterred in mausoleum near Madrid with those of his widowThe remains of Francisco Franco will finally be exhumed from the Valley of the Fallen and reinterred with those of his widow in the family mausoleum near Madrid on Thursday, the Spanish government has announced.Gen Franco’s body has been in the huge state monument 40 miles […]
Tight Canada election may offer power-broker role to smaller parties October 21, 2019
Forty days of campaigning may have knocked the shine off Justin Trudeau but no party appears likely to capture a majorityAs Canadians head to the polls on Monday, Justin Trudeau is bracing for the possibility of an electoral loss, marking a stunning turn of fortunes for the charismatic Liberal leader who had pledged to reshape the country’s politics.With the […]
Lebanon's mass revolt against corruption and poverty continues October 20, 2019
Dissent gains momentum with country’s largest protests since Cedar revolution of 2005The largest protests in Lebanon in 14 years are set to shut down the country for a fifth day on Monday, as a revolt against a weak government, ailing services and a looming economic collapse continues to gain momentum.Demonstrators took to the streets of most urban centres o […]
Renewable energy to expand by 50% in next five years - report October 21, 2019
Energy agency says solar power will drive faster than forecast growth in renewablesGlobal supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy.The International Energy Agency (IEA) found that solar, wind and hydropower projects are rolling out at their faste […]

The BBC

Chile protests: Five dead after looters torch garment factory October 21, 2019
A state of emergency is in place for much of the country as protests against the cost of living rage.
Sri Lanka bombings: Forgiving and fighting to recover October 20, 2019
Six months after one of the world's worst recent terror attacks, this town is fighting to recover.
Lebanon protests: Mass revolt continues as PM 'agrees reforms' October 21, 2019
The country is in the grips of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.
Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed October 21, 2019
The ex-presidential candidate confirms using the account "Pierre Delecto", telling a reporter: "C'est moi".
Five things to know about Canada's general election October 20, 2019
Will Canadians give Justin Trudeau a second chance when they head to the polls on Monday?
Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest October 21, 2019
The nation's biggest media rivals unite to protest against what they say is government secrecy.
Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group October 21, 2019
Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies.
Bolivia elections: Evo Morales set to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote October 21, 2019
The president leads in Sunday's election but not enough to avoid a run-off, partial results show.