Tagged: 2013

Newscast for Thursday, August 29, 2013

A Western nations weigh military strike in Syria, some lawmakers, foreign policy experts urge restraint, diplomacy Fast food workers strike across US for higher wages, union recognition Safety advocates call for stricter gun rules...

Newscast for Wednesday, August 28, 2013

On 50th anniversary of “I Have a Dream” speech, activists say King’s anti-war, anti-poverty message still urgent Peace advocates call on US, Britain to allow UN investigation on chemical weapons in Syria to run...

Newscast for Tuesday, August 27, 2013

As US, European leaders warn of strike on Syria, peace advocates push non-violent approach In Quebec, undocumented families fight for children to attend school 50 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, the...

Newscast for Monday, August 26, 2013

Peace groups call for non-violent action in Syria as UN team reaches site of alleged chemical weapons attack Three Palestinians killed, more wounded after Israeli forces open fire on West Bank protesters March on...

Newscast for Friday, August 23, 2013

Syrian residents describe ongoing rocket assault in Ghouta, dozens of bodies from alleged chemical weapons Multiple leaks reported at Fukushima’s damaged nuclear plant as displaced residents file lawsuit Local DC activists draw attention to...

Newscast for Thursday, August 22, 2013

Following alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, human rights advocates call for access to site Supporters for Chelsea Manning rally in US cities Student advocates call for deeper reforms on debt as Obama outlines...

Newscast for Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Bradley Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking military, government documents to Wikileaks NSA able to monitor three-quarters of domestic Internet traffic, officials say Egypt’s closure of tunnels cuts off lifeline of...

Newscast for Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Press freedom advocates cite threat to media after UK targets The Guardian for reporting on NSA Violence in Syria drives new wave of refugees into Kurdistan, straining region Israel’s development plan threatens to displace...

Newscast for Monday, August 19, 2013

Rights group finds mass unlawful killings by Egypt’s security forces Amid violent crackdown, US maintains $1.3 billion military aid to Egypt Guantanamo hearings for 9/11 suspects focus on treatment in CIA custody, access to...

Newscast for Friday, August 16, 2013

Dozens killed in street clashes as Egyptians face rising uncertainty Leaked NSA audit shows agency broke privacy rules in surveillance of US citizens Public outrage grows in Ecuador after President Correa announces plan to...