here are some world events happening today:
Israel-Hamas halt fighting, but will it last?
Serbia still without a government 4 weeks after election.
Ex Nepal king parts with crown but not throne.
Zimbabwe Election voilence continues.
Turkey, A judicial coup -- again?
Israel and Syria concluded a second round.
Israel suggests direct peace talks with Lebanon.
A 6th human foot found in VANCOUVER, British Columbia
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
High Fuel Prices and Protests Spread Worldwide
The price of oil around the world is soaring faster than the consumer can adjust and understand; so does the protest in many countries worldwide.
This is just a sample, not the whole picture.
Philippines - Trucks block Manila streets to protest fuel prices. Reuters – June 12, 2008
Malaysia - Malaysians march to protest fuel hike AP - June 12, 2008
South Korea - Truckers Strike to Protest Rising Fuel Costs NYT - June 12, 2008
India - Angry consumers blocked rail tracks and roads and shut down businesses in parts of India for a second day. The Canadian Press – June 6, 2008
Fuel protests spread around the world - Protests over soaring fuel prices erupted in Asia on Tuesday as truckers in Hong Kong and tire-burning demonstrators in India and Nepal added their angry voices to protests that began last month in Europe. Hürriyet, Turkey - Jun 11, 2008
Protests over High Fuel Prices Spread Worldwide Voice of America - Jun 12, 2008
Protests and strikes against High Fuel Prices in UK, Spain, Malaysia and South Korea. Aharam newspaper in Arabic – June 13, 2008
Hundreds of angry fishermen, mostly from France and Italy, hurled stones at the police and fired flares at European Union buildings Wednesday, June 4, during a protest in Brussels against rising gas prices. DW-WOR.DE - June 4, 2008
Obama hammers McCain, Bush on economy, gas prices. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – June 9, 2008
Is there an end in sight?
This is just a sample, not the whole picture.
Philippines - Trucks block Manila streets to protest fuel prices. Reuters – June 12, 2008
Malaysia - Malaysians march to protest fuel hike AP - June 12, 2008
South Korea - Truckers Strike to Protest Rising Fuel Costs NYT - June 12, 2008
India - Angry consumers blocked rail tracks and roads and shut down businesses in parts of India for a second day. The Canadian Press – June 6, 2008
Fuel protests spread around the world - Protests over soaring fuel prices erupted in Asia on Tuesday as truckers in Hong Kong and tire-burning demonstrators in India and Nepal added their angry voices to protests that began last month in Europe. Hürriyet, Turkey - Jun 11, 2008
Protests over High Fuel Prices Spread Worldwide Voice of America - Jun 12, 2008
Protests and strikes against High Fuel Prices in UK, Spain, Malaysia and South Korea. Aharam newspaper in Arabic – June 13, 2008
Hundreds of angry fishermen, mostly from France and Italy, hurled stones at the police and fired flares at European Union buildings Wednesday, June 4, during a protest in Brussels against rising gas prices. DW-WOR.DE - June 4, 2008
Obama hammers McCain, Bush on economy, gas prices. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – June 9, 2008
Is there an end in sight?
Friday, June 13, 2008
NBC’s Tim Russert dies of heart attack - 1950-2008
WASHINGTON - Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after suffering a heart attack at the bureau. He was 58.
NBC’s Tim Russert dies of heart attack at 58
Our prayers go out to his family.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2008 USA Presidential Election
USA - One of the most important events on the world stage today is the 2008 US election. Its impact goes beyond just the United States but most certainly affect the entire world.
Here are the two candidates:
Barack Obama, the Democratic Presumptive Nominee for the Office of the President of the United States of America, has dedicated his life to public service as a community organizer, civil rights attorney, and leader in the Illinois state Senate. Obama now continues his fight for working families following his election to the United States Senate.
Sworn into office January 4, 2005, Senator Obama serves on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which oversees our nation’s health care, schools, employment, and retirement programs. He is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, which plays a vital role in shaping American policy around the world, including our policy in Iraq. And Senator Obama serves on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, which is focused on providing our brave veterans with the care and services they deserve. In 2005 and 2006, he served on the Environment and Public Works Committee, which safeguards our environment and provides funding for our highways.
John McCain, the Republican Presumptive Nominee for the Office of the President of the United States of America,, has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation's armed forces.
As the son and grandson of distinguished Navy admirals, John McCain deeply values duty, honor and service of country. John attended college at the United States Naval Academy, and launched a 22-year career as a naval aviator upon his graduation. He continued the McCain tradition of service to country passed down to him from his father and grandfather when he asked to serve in the Vietnam War.
During his 23rd bombing mission on October 26, 1967, a missile struck John's plane and forced him to eject, knocking him unconscious and breaking both his arms and his leg. John was then taken as a prisoner of war into the now infamous "Hanoi Hilton," where he was denied necessary medical treatment and often beaten by the North Vietnamese. John spent much of his time as a prisoner of war in solitary confinement, aided by his faith and the friendships of his fellow POWs. When he was finally released and able to return home years later, John continued his service by regaining his naval flight status.
Senator McCain has seven children and four grandchildren, and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Cindy.
Here are the two candidates:
Barack Obama, the Democratic Presumptive Nominee for the Office of the President of the United States of America, has dedicated his life to public service as a community organizer, civil rights attorney, and leader in the Illinois state Senate. Obama now continues his fight for working families following his election to the United States Senate.Sworn into office January 4, 2005, Senator Obama serves on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which oversees our nation’s health care, schools, employment, and retirement programs. He is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, which plays a vital role in shaping American policy around the world, including our policy in Iraq. And Senator Obama serves on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, which is focused on providing our brave veterans with the care and services they deserve. In 2005 and 2006, he served on the Environment and Public Works Committee, which safeguards our environment and provides funding for our highways.
John McCain, the Republican Presumptive Nominee for the Office of the President of the United States of America,, has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, John has led the fight for reforming Washington, eliminating wasteful government spending, and strengthening our nation's armed forces.As the son and grandson of distinguished Navy admirals, John McCain deeply values duty, honor and service of country. John attended college at the United States Naval Academy, and launched a 22-year career as a naval aviator upon his graduation. He continued the McCain tradition of service to country passed down to him from his father and grandfather when he asked to serve in the Vietnam War.
During his 23rd bombing mission on October 26, 1967, a missile struck John's plane and forced him to eject, knocking him unconscious and breaking both his arms and his leg. John was then taken as a prisoner of war into the now infamous "Hanoi Hilton," where he was denied necessary medical treatment and often beaten by the North Vietnamese. John spent much of his time as a prisoner of war in solitary confinement, aided by his faith and the friendships of his fellow POWs. When he was finally released and able to return home years later, John continued his service by regaining his naval flight status.
Senator McCain has seven children and four grandchildren, and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Cindy.
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