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The President’s Speech on Libya

• March 29, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Afghanistan, African American History, Africans, American Foreign Policy, American History, Arabs, Class, Democrats, Egypt, France, Hate Crimes, Iraq, Islam/Sufism, Journalism and Ethics, Libya, Murder/Manslaughter, Obama Administration, Rape/Sex Crimes, Revolutions, Television, The Iraq War II, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World, Tunisia, United Kingdom, War Crimes, Women
Tags: African Americans, Africans, al Qaeda, Arab League, Benghazi, Blacks, British Petroleum, Europe, European Interests, Libya, Mideast, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Murder, No-Fly Zone, North Africa, Oil, President Barack Obama, President Obama, Rape, Rebels, The Bill Press Show, The Mic, Torture, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Security Council, United States

Al Jazeera English: Live Stream – Watch The Egyptian Uprising Now

• January 31, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Class, Egypt, Islam/Sufism, Journalism and Ethics, Obama Administration, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English, Aljazeera, Allies, Ally, American Foreign Policy, Broadcasting, Cairo, Canadian Broadcasting Company, CBC, Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egypt, Gamal Mubarak, Hosni Mubarak, Islamic Republic, Israel, Jalipo, Militants, Mohamed ElBaradei, Oil, Political Prisoners, Prisoners, Prisons, The Arab Street, The Palestine Papers, The Prophet, The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), Tony Burman, Tunisia, U.S. Ally, United States, VDC, WikiLeaks, Youth, Zahi Hawass

Update: NOT AGAIN! Another Platform in The Gulf Explodes

• September 2, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, Class, Health, Hurricanes, New Orleans, Obama Administration, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: Energy, Explosion, Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gumby Suits, Oil, Oil Rig, Oil Rig Workers, Oil Sheen, Oil Spill, Platform, Production Platform, Spill, The Coast Guard, The Deepwater Horizon, Vermillion Bay

Don’t Believe The “Frontline” Update, “The Quake,” about Haiti

• April 27, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American Foreign Policy, American History, American Politics, Class, Documentaries, Documentary, Exploration and Colonization, Film, Haiti, Haitians/Francophone Caribbean, History, Obama Administration, People of Color, Public Television, Race, Television, The Clintons, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Rest of the World
Tags: "Frontline", "The Quake", Aristide, Ayiti, Corruption, Deals, Destinies, Distortion, Elites, Fanmi Lavalas, Haiti, Haitians, National Public Radio, Neo-Colonialism, Oil, PBS, President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Self-Determination, The Black Republic, The Haitian Blogger

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Issues Abound at 4th Women’s March, ‘But It All Ties Into Trump’ January 19, 2020
Marchers at the more than 250 events around the country said the administration’s policies could not be separated from the matters they were protesting.
What to Know About the Virginia Gun Rally January 18, 2020
The governor declared a state of emergency and the F.B.I. has made several arrests. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Monday’s rally.
For Shrinking Cities, an Aggressive Way to Dodge the Census Bullet January 17, 2020
Places where the population is declining know it could cost them money after the 2020 head count is taken. The solution: Expand their borders to add more residents.
What Did Virginia Learn From Charlottesville? January 18, 2020
By banning weapons and closing entrances, state and local officials in Richmond are trying to avoid a repeat of the deadly clash in Charlottesville.
Biden and Sanders Clash Over Social Security January 19, 2020
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and advisers to the Sanders campaign exchanged sharp accusations over his record as the two presidential candidates chased an overlapping slice of blue-collar voters.
Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name January 19, 2020
“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
Sanders and Warren Try to Tone Down Rift. Some of Their Supporters Seem Less Willing. January 19, 2020
The two progressive candidates seem to be trying to play down their differences that came into view over the past week. But many of their supporters were not ready to move on.
Trump’s Defense Team Calls Impeachment Charges ‘Brazen’ as Democrats Make Legal Case January 19, 2020
In a six-page filing formally responding to the impeachment charges, President Trump’s lawyers rejected the case against him as illegitimate and described the effort to remove him as dangerous.

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Trump legal team calls impeachment 'brazen' attempt to overturn 2016 election January 19, 2020
Both sides lay out arguments for trial starting on TuesdayWhite House claims ‘dangerous attack’ on US democracyDershowitz: Trump acquittal would make me unhappyDonald Trump’s legal team has delivered a fiery response to impeachment summons from the Senate, calling the two articles passed by the House “a dangerous attack on the right of the American people to […]
Harry and Meghan to drop HRH titles and repay £2.4m January 18, 2020
Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give back taxpayers’ money spent renovating their home and drop official dutiesAnalysis: couple sought half-in half-out deal, but are ‘out’The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give up using their Royal Highness titles and return £2.4m to the taxpayer to cover the costs of refurbishing their Windsor home as they leave their rol […]
'Snowmageddon': cleanup begins after record Newfoundland storm January 19, 2020
Blizzard dumps nearly 80cm of snow on Canadian city of St John’s as government says military reserves may be called upCanada’s federal government will help Newfoundland on the Atlantic coast dig itself out in the wake of a massive winter blizzard that buried cars and left thousands without power.The storm on Friday and Saturday dumped as much as 76.2cm (30 i […]
UFC 246: Conor McGregor v Donald Cerrone – live! January 19, 2020
McGregor and Cerrone meet in welterweight non-title fightTweet Bryan at @BryanAGraham or email him 5.08am GMT Holly Holm has outpointed Raquel Pennington in a dreadfully dull rematch of her UFC debut. Scores were 30-27 (twice) and 29-28. That means the main event between McGregor and Cerrone is coming up directly. 4.50am GMT Hello and welcome to tonight’s UF […]
Maine's giant spinning ice disc looks like it's reforming January 19, 2020
A year after a 90 metre-wide spinning sheet of ice drew global attention, another disc appears to be forming in the same river What goes around comes around.An ice disc appears to be forming in the same Maine river where an unusually large one formed last winter and quickly gained international fame. Continue reading...
Johnson to cabinet: shape up or I’ll sack you within weeks January 18, 2020
Top ministers are warned to stay off TV with reshuffle alert part of plan by Dominic CummingsBoris Johnson is to tell cabinet ministers that they must focus all their energy on developing policies for post-Brexit Britain – or face the sack in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle within weeks.In an extraordinary move, Johnson will tell his most senior ministers t […]
Anthony Albanese flags 'ambitious' emissions target but won't recommit to 45% reduction January 18, 2020
Opposition leader says it was a mistake to recommit to 2016 policies at last election without reviewing themAnthony Albanese has described the decision to recommit to a 45% emissions reduction target by 2030 as “a mistake” and declared Labor would not take the same franking credits policy to the next election.In comments to Sky News on Sunday, Albanese confi […]
Coronavirus: China reports 17 new cases of Sars-like mystery virus January 19, 2020
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Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful' January 19, 2020
The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.
Libya civil war: UN envoy Salamé says foreign intervention must end January 18, 2020
Ghassan Salamé's remarks come on the eve of renewed peace talks between Libya's warring factions.
Lebanon protests: Anti-government protesters clash with police January 18, 2020
More than 160 people have had to be treated for injuries in the latest violence.
National Archives sorry for censoring 2017 Women's March signs January 19, 2020
The US agency says it was wrong to blur out signs critical of the president at the 2017 Women's March.
New Chinese virus 'will have infected hundreds' January 18, 2020
The virus emerged in December, two people have died and it has been detected in three countries.
Mexico violence: Indigenous musicians killed in ambush in Guerrero January 18, 2020
The men were returning from a party when they were shot dead and burned, allegedly by a drug cartel.
Orthodox Christians brave an icy dip to mark Epiphany January 18, 2020
Many worshippers are commemorating the baptism of Jesus by submerging themselves in icy water holes.
Rain brings bushfire relief to parts of Australia January 18, 2020
Storms hit parts of Australia's east coast, dousing some fires and giving inhabitants some respite.