Category: 2013

Newscast for Friday, April 12, 2013

Chavez remains strong presence in Venezuela as Maduro, Capriles vie for presidency Residents of Argentina call for long-term response to flooding IRS memos show agency seeks access to private emails without warrant Former FCC...

Newscast for Thursday, April 11, 2013

A look at energy and climate provisions in Obama’s 2014 budget proposal Former dictator faces genocide charges in Guatemala US government promotes concept of internet freedom while increasing surveillance Supporters of immigration reform rally...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Obama budget cuts social safety net for vulnerable groups, lowers some corporate taxes Family of slain teen in Mexico call for investigation into Border Patrol shooting, release of video In Indian-administered Kashmir, police’s use...

Newscast for Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Senate package on gun control criticized by youth advocates, gun safety lobby for weakened measures Energy Secretary nominee Ernest Moniz promotes expanding natural gas, oil production before Senate committee Burmese migrants in Thailand struggle...

Newscast for Monday, April 8, 2013

Wikileaks releases database of US documents, revealing diplomacy under Kissinger in 1970s Attacks on women in Bolivia prompt protests, legislation, focus on patriarchy Activists, faith groups highlight CEOs, companies that profit from US drone...

Newscast for Friday, April 5, 2013

In Montreal, activists challenge P6 anti-protest law with civil disobedience Family of imprisoned lawyer, Lynne Stewart, cite urgent health condition in renewed call for release Genetically engineered salmon prompts environmental, health concerns as FDA...

Newscast for Thursday, April 4, 2013

West Bank residents mourn two Palestinian youth as clashes with Israeli soldiers continue Amid rising tension in Asia, civil rights leaders invoke Martin Luther King, Jr. in calls to end militarism As response to...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Government documents show coordinating spying of Occupy encampments by local, federal agents Death of ailing Palestinian prisoner in Israel prompts protests, hunger strike Mobil clinic brings scarce health services to disputed territories in Northern...

Newscast for Tuesday, April 2, 2013

NRA proposes government funds for armed school guards as Congress, states weigh gun safety bills Families of Guantanamo prisoners rally in Yemen, Kuwait as hunger strike spreads Russia’s raids on human rights, NGOs draw...

Newscast for Monday, April 1, 2013

Detainees describe abuse in US immigration system as Congress continues work on reform plan Clean up continues in Arkansas after ruptured ExxonMobil pipe floods  residential neighborhood From the World Social Forum: Bahraini activist Mohamed...