Monthly Archive: October 2011

Newscast for Monday, October 31, 2011

In Egypt, arrests and reports of torture prompt criticism of military counci Population growth in Nigeria strains attempts to fight poverty US Supreme Court hears cases on ineffective defense counsel in plea bargains Obama...

Newscast for Friday, October 28, 2011

Deficit reduction, cuts to Medicaid could hit minorities hardest Same sex couples file suit, saying denial of military benefits unconstitutional Honduran campesinos call for investigation into human rights violations Florida gears up for Republican...

Newscast for Thursday, October 27, 2011

Lawmakers press Clinton on US policy in Afghanistan, Pakistan Oakland protesters call for support after police action critically injures US veteran Egypt court’s sentencing of Khaled Said’s killers draws criticism as limited, lenient Deal...

Newscast for Wednesday, October 26, 2011

In Turkey, residents point to lax oversight, building violations in earthquake damage Lawyers challenge Bush-era detention, torture in Padilla case Police crack down on Oakland protesters for second time in street clash Millions of...

Newscast for Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Police raid Occupy Oakland Occupy Chicago crackdown, nurses, marines support Occupy movement EPA to allow drilling for oil in arctic waters Elections in Tunisia indicate victory for formerly banned political party India struggles with...

Newscast for Monday, October 24, 2011

With US troops set to leave Iraq, private contractors and police training come under scrutiny Proposed changes to FBI’s DNA database could have wide implications for civil rights, privacy Argentina re-elects Cristina Kirchner for...

Newscast for Friday, October 21, 2011

Obama pledges all US troops out of Iraq by end of year Displaced in Iraq still seek assistance, return to homes Details over Gaddafi’s death raises questions over rule of law Sub-Saharan migrants face...

Newscast for Thursday, October 20, 2011

New era for Libyans as Gaddafi’s death marks end to four-decade rule In Libya accounts of detainee torture, mistreatment persist Bangkok scrambles to secure city as record flooding nears Defense bill could have long-term...

Newscast for Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Indigenous marchers arrive in La Paz to protest highway through Amazon Record high US deportations as allegations over abuse broadens Lawmakers, advocates push for stricter safety for oil and gas pipelines Growth of Occupy...

Newscast for Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Israelis greet Shalit return with celebration despite last-minute opposition to deal Palestinian families gather for return of prisoners to Gaza A test for Haiti’s prisons as trial opens in 2010 killing of inmates In...