Category: 2013

Newscast for Friday, September 27, 2013

As international leaders address Syria, Iran at UN’s General Assembly, advocates call for protections for domestic workers IPCC climate change report calls for “substantial” cuts to emissions, charts record warming Lawmakers seek to delay...

Newscast for Thursday, September 26, 2013

Senate bill would restrict NSA spying powers, open surveillance court to more oversight California prisoners challenge solitary confinement in federal court Amid deadly sectarian attacks, Iraqis outline path of social justice, human rights at...

Newscast for Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Senate moves forward with spending bill as some health experts call for expanded coverage US signs global arms treaty, joining more than 90 nations in deal to stem weapons trade Palestinian Syrian refugees face...

Newscast for Tuesday, September 24, 2013

At UN General Assembly, nations raise concern about US surveillance abroad Iran, US signal possibility of direct talks on key issues Environmental leaders call for greater role for women in climate solutions Residents in...

Newscast for Monday, September 23, 2013

In Nigeria, dozens killed, scores injured in attack on shopping center Israel allows raw building materials to Gaza for private construction In Central India, villagers fight to protect forest from coal mining Chiquita attempts...

Newscast for Friday, September 20, 2013

House passes spending bill that guts healthcare; faces Obama veto EPA releases rule to limit carbon emissions at new power plants Colorado residents raise concerns about oil and gas contamination in flood recovery US...

Newscast for Thursday, September 19, 2013

House lawmakers debate nearly $40 billion cut to food stamp program Federal court backs key emissions cap in California climate change law In Wisconsin, sand mining used in fracking draws concern from residents Women...

Newscast for Wednesday, September 18, 2013

FBI monitors activists, communities of color through surveillance programs, ACLU report finds Immigrant rights activists in California push Trust Act to limit ICE powers in holding detainees Vandana Shiva on local farming, GMO crops...

Newscast for Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Details of Washington Navy Yard shooter prompt calls for expanded background checks Bagram prisoners challenge detention in US federal court Teacher strike in Mexico draws violent response from federal police On anniversary of Occupy...

Newscast for Monday, September 16, 2013

UN investigation finds evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria as push for diplomatic talks continues Doctors and health professionals warn of medical crisis in Syria Activists call for deeper reforms on anniversary of...