Category: 2011

Newscast for Thursday, December 1, 2011

Congress debates measure that could allow indefinite detention of US citizens Burma’s treatment of Kachin draws criticism as US assesses reforms in country Voters in Russia greet parliamentary election with skepticism as democratic reforms...

Newscast for Wednesday, November 30, 2011

South Ossetia grows tense as voters protest barring of opposition candidate UK workers strike over changes to pension in public sector Hundreds rally in DC to push for extension of unemployment benefits Clinton arrives...

Newscast for Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Protests continue in India after government opens market to Walmart and other retail giants Defense bill measure would overturn ban on harsh interrogation Senate Democrats propose tax relief for working families CUNY raises tuition...

Newscast for Monday, November 28, 2011

Egyptians show large vote turnout after week of protests, violence Pakistan closes NATO supply route after condemning deadly attack At Durban climate change conference, developing nations call for action and delegates hit gridlock As...

Newscast for Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Yemeni president agrees to step down as protests continue Climate change threatens fishing and farming communities in Nigeria Opposition grows to Alabama’s harsh anti-immigrant law Civil rights groups, journalists hit obstacles in FOIA requests...

Newscast for Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Protesters fill Tahrir Square to call for civilian rule as street clashes enter fourth day Lawmakers fail to reach debt deal, renewing debate over federal cuts Companies hide toxic ingredients in household cleaners, report...

Newscast for Monday, November 21, 2011

Clashes continue in Cairo as protesters call for transition to civilian rule DC lobbyists push to shape debate on Occupy movement Cities across world mark Transgender Day of Remembrance as killings continue In Washington’s...

Newscast for Friday, November 18, 2011

Thousands fill Tahrir Square to call for civilian government ahead of elections UN report on Iran nuclear program stokes fear in region even as conclusions questioned Fukushima residents call for evacuations as fear of...