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Newscast for Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Human rights groups condemn Georgia order of execution for Warren Hill, man diagnosed with mental disabilities Indiana farmer challenges Monsanto’s reach of GMO seed patents From Africa to Latin America, local communities say land-grabs...

Newscast for Monday, February 18, 2013

Tens of thousands converge in Washington DC to call on Obama to reject Keystone XL Pipeline Tucson residents criticize police traffic stops as part of immigration and deportation process Armenians cite poverty, unemployment concerns...

Newscast for Friday, February 15, 2013

As FAA considers more domestic use of drones, privacy advocates call for protections Climate change rally in DC to focus on TransCanada’s Keystone XL Pipeline Residents of Sanford, New York file suit against ban...

Newscast for Thursday, February 14, 2013

People worldwide join “One Billion Rising” campaign to end violence against women Palestinian prisoners join Samer Issawi in hunger strike to protest conditions at Israeli prisons As Obama calls for $9 minimum wage, some...

Newscast for Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Protesters converge at White House to urge action on climate change President Obama issues executive order on cybersecurity; CISPA reintroduced in House Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew faces questions on hedge fund investment, offshore...

Newscast for Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Ahead of State of the Union, bi-national couples push Obama for equal rights North Korea’s nuclear test draws condemnation amid US military rise in Asia Defying Buenos Aires’ government, artists take over cultural space...

Newscast for Monday, February 11, 2013

Criticism of India’s law and justice system intensifies after execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru Women arrested in Saudi Arabia for protesting government detention of family members Air strike along Syria border heightens tension for...

Newscast for Friday, February 8, 2013

Indigenous communities vulnerable to climate change, says EPA adaptation plan Thousands fill Tunis streets for funeral of slain opposition leader Chokri Belaid Restaurant workers push for guaranteed wages, security in workplace Civil rights groups...

Newscast for Thursday, February 7, 2013

At Senate confirmation hearing, CIA chief nominee Brennan comes under scrutiny for role in US drone killing program At memorial for Aaron Swartz, calls to reform federal computer fraud law Federal court in Manhattan...

Newscast for Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Gun safety advocates push for broader action after House lawmakers introduce bill to combat arms trafficking Department of Energy to revisit recycling of scrap metal from nuclear sites Israel boycott and divestment campaign draws...