Category: 2011

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...

Newscast for Monday, October 17, 2011

Protesters in London cite bank secrecy, financial inequality Seoul protest criticizes free trade agreement with US Protesters in Montreal point to environmental concerns, native rights, education Occupy Florida negotiates strip of public space in...

Newscast for Friday, October 14, 2011

New York mayor backs down from removal of protesters as other cities make arrests Lawmakers turn to currency bill with concern on jobs and trade with China FBI complaint raises questions over alleged Iran...

Newscast for Thursday, October 13, 2011

Obama meets with Korean leader after congress passes trade deals Alabama immigrant law takes toll on small businesses and local residents Detained Egyptian blogger nears day 50 of hunger strike Anti-abortion laws in Mexico...

Newscast for Wednesday, October 12, 2011

US-Iran relations intensify after Justice Department alleges assassination plot Congress votes on trade deals with Colombia, South Korea, Panama In Gaza, prisoner swap greeted by calls for release of Palestinian prisoners As Israel readies...

Newscast for Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Police crackdown on Occupy Boston as protesters vow to continue encampment Offshore tax havens could cut jobs and cost billions, says report Lawmakers push NYPD to disclose more on spy unit Attacks on Palestinians...

Newscast for Monday, October 10, 2011

As Occupy movement gains steam, some in DC join Columbus Day protest Company with ties to TransCanada conducted environmental study for Keystone XL Pipeline New voting laws could restrict access to polls in upcoming...

Newscast for Friday, October 7, 2011

Afghans mark decade of war with calls for US withdrawal San Francisco protesters call for shift from spending on military to social programs Syrian opposition consolidates leadership as attacks on protesters continue Supporters, critics...