Monthly Archive: September 2011

Newscast for Friday, September 30, 2011

Killing in Yemen of suspected terrorist who is US citizen raises questions Women in Saudi Arabia push for right to drive, vote as king signals support Myanmar suspends construction of controversial dam after public...

Newscast for Thursday, September 29, 2011

US torture of detainee complicates death penalty case in military courts Alabama immigration law expands police power, checks status of schoolchildren For New York public park, a company’s ambiguous claim on protest site Abortion...

Newscast for Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Supreme Court to take up privacy, health care, immigration in coming term NYC protesters ‘taking a stand against Wall Street oligarchs,’ says Cornel West LA County rejects redistricting plan over Latino vote, setting up...

Newscast for Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Death draws attention to lack of improvement at US detention facilities US pursues arms deal with Bahrain despite violent crackdown on protests Ecuador uses terrorism charges against indigenous leaders, environmentalists Millions in Pakistan affected...

Newscast for Monday, September 26, 2011

Bahrain government cracks down on protests as majority boycott elections Victim families express concern over handling of Libya mass grave Kashmiri leader seeks international involvement in resolving conflict Police arrest dozens in New York...

Newscast for Friday, September 23, 2011

Yemeni President returns to the country amidst a rise in violence Mahmoud Abbas asks UN for Palestinian statehood Jeff Halper on the Israeli response to statehood bid Palestinian Art Exhibit moved to sidewalk No...

Newscast for Thursday, September 22, 2011

Georgia executes Troy Davis despite international condemnation Delegates gather at UN for 10 years of Durban accord against racism Palestinian foreign minister pledges to move forward with UN recognition In Germany, carbon capture program...

Newscast for Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Outrage grows as Georgia prepares to execute Troy Davis Disability advocates rally to defend Medicaid from cuts Slide toward poverty in US affects women more Ohlone indigenous burial site protected in Santa Cruz Download...

Newscast for Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Georgia parole board denies clemency to Davis despite questions over justice Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ends but concerns over equality remain Queens murder trial draws focus to domestic abuse, extent of police power Kenya’s...

Newscast for Monday, September 19, 2011

Yemeni forces fire on protesters, prompting rebel response Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank offer differing views on bid for UN recognition Caravan brings attention to rising violence in southern Mexico Days before execution,...