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The Drug War in Mexico: What is Really Going On?

• September 1, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Documentary, Drug Culture/Industry, Drug Overdoses, Education, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mexico, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Gimme Shelter: An 8.8 Earthquake Jars Chile, But the Rains Are Closing In on Haiti

• March 1, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, American Politics, Black People, Class, Haiti, History, Hurricanes, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, The Clintons, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Aristide, Chile, Chileans, Concepcion, Fanmi Lavalas, Flooding, Free Trade, General Augusto Pinochet, Haiti, Hunger, Hurricanes, Infectious Diseases, Infrastructure, Interim Cooperation Framework, Large Shelters, Medicine, Neo-Colonialism, Occupation, Pétionville, Pinochet, Port au Prince, President Bill Clinton, President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, President Michelle Bachelet, President Sebastian Piñera, Preval, Rainy Season, Santiago, Scavenging, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, State Terrorism, Sweatshop, Tourism, U.N. Secretary Ban Ki Moon, U.S. Geological Survey, USAID, World Bank

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Troubled Children’s Hospital May Resume Heart Surgeries September 18, 2019
North Carolina Children’s Hospital stopped complex heart procedures after high death rates were disclosed.
Tropical Depression Imelda Hits Houston September 18, 2019
The storm is expected to drop six to 12 inches of rain, and could bring “life-threatening” flooding. Some schools canceled Wednesday classes.
In North Carolina, New Political Maps Don’t End Old Disputes September 18, 2019
The maps, drawn under court order to replace ones that favored Republicans, were deemed an improvement but appeared to still favor the G.O.P.
Couples in Virginia Can Marry Without Disclosing Their Race September 17, 2019
The attorney general said denying a marriage license for a couple’s refusal to disclose their race poses “serious constitutional questions.” New forms include a “declined to answer” option.
‘Daytona Beach Serial Killer’ Suspect Is Arrested September 17, 2019
Police say evidence tied a man to at least four deaths between 2005 and 2016 in Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach.
Husband Charged With Murder After Bodies of Wife and 4 Children Are Found September 17, 2019
The police believe he killed his family at their home in Florida, then stored their bodies there and in his van for several weeks before transporting them to Georgia.
Amid Vaping Deaths, California Targets Counterfeit Products September 17, 2019
The move comes as a scourge of vaping-related illnesses across the country has killed at least seven people.
Three Leaders of Women’s March Group Step Down After Controversies September 17, 2019
The departures come after years of discord and charges of anti-Semitism and at a time the group is gearing up for political engagement in the 2020 elections.

The Guardian, UK

Israel election: lengthy coalition talks loom as exit polls point to deadlock September 18, 2019
Rivals Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz both pledge to form coalition as counting continues Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Benny Gantz, have both vowed to lead Israel’s next government, despite early results and exit polls appearing to show they would both struggle to form a coalition.Three exit polls run by Israeli television channels, which are u […]
Greta Thunberg to Congress: ‘You’re not trying hard enough. Sorry’ September 17, 2019
The Swedish environmentalist was one of several who spoke at a Senate climate crisis task forceAt a meeting of the Senate climate crisis task force on Tuesday, lawmakers praised a group of young activists for their leadership, their gumption and their display of wisdom far beyond their years. They then asked the teens for advice on how Congress might combat […]
Jeremy Corbyn: I’ll stay neutral and let the people decide on Brexit September 17, 2019
Labour leader’s call for ‘sensible’ deal is signal to party that he will resist call to pick sides Jeremy Corbyn: only Labour will give the people a final say on BrexitJeremy Corbyn has set out the four pillars of a “sensible” Brexit deal he would negotiate with the EU, as he pledged to carry out whatever the people decide in a second EU referendum as Labour […]
Queensland bushwalker rescued after crawling for two days with leg 'clean snapped in half' September 18, 2019
Neil Parker said he had to ‘carry his leg’ after breaking it in a six-metre fall down a waterfall at Mount Nebo, north-west of BrisbaneA Queensland bushwalker has said he had to “carry his leg” as he crawled for two days to safety after it “clean snapped in half” in a six-metre fall down a waterfall. Neil Parker, 54, fractured his leg and wrist in the fall o […]
New Zealand: Māori king says disputed Ihumātao land should be returned September 18, 2019
Kiingi Tūheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII says land at heart of housing dispute should be given back to indigenous custodiansThe Māori king has ruled that the disputed land of Ihumātao should be returned, paving the way for an intervention by the government that could set a precedent in indigenous land disputes across the country.The Ihumātao site in south A […]
US attack on WHO 'hindering morphine drive in poor countries' September 18, 2019
Claims have hurt efforts to help people around world in acute pain, say palliative care expertsAn attack on the World Health Organization (WHO) by US politicians accusing it of being corrupted by drug companies is making it even more difficult to get morphine to millions of people dying in acute pain in poor countries, say experts in the field.Representative […]
Trump ally Corey Lewandowski clashes with Democrats in testy hearing September 18, 2019
Former campaign manager accuses lawmakers of ‘petty and personal politics’ as judiciary committee considers impeachmentDonald Trump’s former campaign manager accused lawmakers of “focusing on petty and personal politics” in a testy hearing, as he confirmed to members of Congress that the president asked him to intervene in the Russia investigation.As the hea […]
Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show to be filmed in New Zealand September 18, 2019
Auckland beats Scotland to NZ$1.3bn contract for what is expected to be the most expensive TV series ever madeNew Zealand will reprise its starring role as Middle Earth with confirmation Amazon Studios will and film its new Lord of the Rings television series on its shores.The country – where Sir Peter Jackson filmed the original Lord of the Rings and Hobbit […]

The BBC

Israel election result too close to call - exit polls September 18, 2019
Exit polls suggest there will be no clear winner in the country's second election in five months.
Afghanistan war: Taliban tell Trump their 'doors are open' September 17, 2019
Negotiations remain the "only" path to peace, a top Taliban official tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Saudi Arabia oil drone attack 'a blow for the world' September 18, 2019
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities are an attack on the "whole world" the country says.
Edgar Zambrano: Guaidó deputy freed from detention in Venezuela September 18, 2019
The move comes a day after President Nicolás Maduro reached a deal with small opposition parties.
Lord of the Rings returns to New Zealand with Amazon TV show September 18, 2019
The TV series produced by the US e-commerce giant has been tipped to be the most expensive ever made.
Ukraine's former national bank chief fears for life after arson attack September 17, 2019
The former head of Ukraine's national bank, Valeria Gontareva, says she is the victim of a campaign.
Giant panda death in Thailand leaves China asking questions September 18, 2019
The death of Chuang Chuang, who was famous for efforts to stimulate his sex drive, has caused anger.
Spain to hold fourth election in four years September 17, 2019
Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces November poll, after failing to win rivals' support.