Monthly Archive: March 2011

Newscast for Thursday, March 17, 2011

Growing numbers of foreign nationals leave Japan as technicians continue efforts to cool reactors As assessment of the impact of nuclear radiation on civilians Japan’s disaster raises concerns about US nuclear facilities and evacuation...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The urgent humanitarian needs of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami survivors Japan struggles with nuclear disaster as foreign residents decide whether to stay or go Calls in the US for a seismic shift in nuclear...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Japan continues to struggle with dangerous radiation levels at damaged nuclear plants Lawmakers call for investigation into safety at US nuclear plants Tens of thousands of Palestinians rally calling for unity between Fatah and...

Newscast for Monday, March 14, 2011

Japan’s earthquake-tsunami death toll rises as the country struggles to contain possible leaks from damaged nuclear reactors Engineer who worked on the Fukushima Nuclear plant raises concerns Gaddafi’s forces make gains against Libyan rebels...

Newscast for Friday, March 11, 2011

Japan’s deadly earthquake leaves hundreds dead and missing The possible dangers from Japan’s disaster damaged nuclear reactors Wisconsin Governor Walker signs anti-union bill into law Michigan lawmakers approve a bill that would sack local...

Newscast for Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wisconsin Republicans pass a bill that strips workers’ rights – despite absent Democrats Congress member King opens controversial hearings on the radicalization of American Muslims Legal expert responds to King hearing and calls for...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 9, 2011

US Senate rejects two separate partisan budgets The political battle over the Defense of Marriage Act Think tank says millions of tax payer dollars are spent spreading anti-Muslim myths On the eve of King...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The centenary of International Women’s Day: worldwide events highlight gender equality issues In Cairo, men harass a women’s rights rally Nigerian women lead the struggle against environmental and social problems caused by oil companies...

Newscast for Monday, March 7, 2011

UN says Libya turmoil means a million people will need humanitarian help Ivory Coast violence escalates towards Civil War Court rules In favor of prisoners seeking DNA evidence Wisconsin standoff over anti-union legislation continues...

Newscast for Friday, March 4, 2011

In Libya, Gaddafi’s forces attack key city and disperse protesters in Tripoli Protests continue in Iraq, Yemen and Oman Mexico’s militarized drug war and the impact on civilians The British government’s foreign aid budget...