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France is bracing for another wave of protests. Huge numbers of civil servants and students are expected to join transport workers in the second week of strikes. They are protesting against planned pay and job cuts.France is bracing for another wave of protests. Huge numbers of civil servants and... more
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Thanks to Bryan Lourd, a partner with Creative Artists Agency. Lourd facilitated some back-channel dialogue between the two parties, who will restart negotiations on 11/26. The strike will continue until then, although activities are expected to die off after a march tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Thanks to Bryan Lourd, a partner with Creative Artists Agency. Lourd facilitated some... more
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The past few years, the immigration debate has been running at a feverish pitch. This pod highlights opposite ideological points of view of the issue by utilizing footage shot during the many protests and demonstrations that had taken place the last three years.
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Original Music by Tonalli MagañaThe past few years, the immigration debate has been running at a feverish pitch. This... more
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It's day two of the second transport workers' strike of the year. Some trains are still running, but most are not. And union leaders met to figure out whether or not to prolong the strikes.It's day two of the second transport workers' strike of the year. Some... more
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After being detained by Pakistani police during an opposition rally at Punjab University in Lahore, the former cricket star who has been outspoken in his criticisms of Musharraf's rule has been charged with terrorism. If convicted, penalties under Pakistan's anti-terrorism act can include life imprisonment or death sentence.After being detained by Pakistani police during an opposition rally at Punjab... more
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Ex-Pakistani cricket captain is arrested during protests at a University. Mr Khan had gone to address the students, who were protesting the current regime in Pakistan. A great article from the BBC. Ex-Pakistani cricket captain is arrested during protests at a University. Mr Khan had... more
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The Pakistan opposition leader, who is currently under house arrest, calls for an end to extremism. Pakistan is currently divided since Ms Bhutto's imprissonment, but public support is clearly on her side, as this clip shows.The Pakistan opposition leader, who is currently under house arrest, calls for an end... more
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The 53 nation Commonwealth has given Musharraf 10 days to end the state of emergency or it will be suspended from the councils. It was also demanded that the media be given the full right to press immediately. The 53 nation Commonwealth has given Musharraf 10 days to end the state of emergency... more
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The monasteries of Myanmar used to teem with saffron-robed Buddhist monks, revered as spiritual guides and moral authorities in a country in the grip of a repressive military regime.
Then the junta turned its troops on the monks, beating them in the streets for leading pro-democracy protests. They also raided their monasteries, leaving bloodstains on the floors, chasing anyone who had participated in the rallies.
Now, nobody knows how many of Myanmar's more than 500,000 monks are left in their monasteries.The monasteries of Myanmar used to teem with saffron-robed Buddhist monks, revered as... more
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This news report gives an insight into the severity of the violence currently occurring in Venezuela. Clashes between police and students, who have been protesting against presidential term reforms proposed by President Hugo Chavez, have led to injuries and even death since this news bulletin was posted by Reuters on 1 November.
This news report gives an insight into the severity of the violence currently... more
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Lawyers and opposition parties have sworn to continue and step up their protests. Musharraf has set vague deadlines and his army's grip on the nation seems complete. In a speech he stated that Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday and marshal law will remain till the Jan. 9th elections. He also says the state of emergency is vital to Pakistan and the "war on terror".Lawyers and opposition parties have sworn to continue and step up their protests.... more
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Protesters are attempting to raise public awareness about the "worlds largest arms fair [that] happens in East London every two years. A fact that seems to be largely ignored by the media, keeping the general public unaware of what is going on in their back yard and being organised by their government."
They acquired tanks and road into battle....Protesters are attempting to raise public awareness about the "worlds largest... more
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Stagehands at NYC's Broadway theaters have gone on strike, shutting down more than 20 plays during one of the busiest theater season. Without stagehands to move scenery and equipment, the shows can't go on. This strike is unrelated to the writers' strike.Stagehands at NYC's Broadway theaters have gone on strike, shutting down more... more
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Describing Musharraf as incompetent and a "sonofa-----" gets 3 U.K. Daily Mail reporters ejected from Pakistan. This under new Marshal Law rule which has been imposed on the Pakistani people for 6 days now. Describing Musharraf as incompetent and a "sonofa-----" gets 3 U.K. Daily... more
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"Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has resumed her campaign against emergency rule, following the lifting of a detention order against her.""Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has resumed her campaign against... more
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Go go independent media! You can pull the plug on big media, but you can't shut down the internet. And bloggers will find a way to keep the world informed. Young bloggers in Pakistan are no exception. And it turns out that they're more worried about getting in trouble with mom and dad than getting arrested. wow!Go go independent media! You can pull the plug on big media, but you can't shut... more
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Having been released from a brief detention order, Benazir Bhutto has left her home to return to her efforts against the emergency rule imposed in Pakistan last week.Having been released from a brief detention order, Benazir Bhutto has left her home to... more
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Adam Yamuguchi goes to Bolivia where there is a strong backlash against the U.S. by Bolivia's indigenous population.Adam Yamuguchi goes to Bolivia where there is a strong backlash against the U.S. by... more
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That was quick!
She had been put under an informal house arrest earlier in the day. When she tried to sneak out the back...it became a formal arrest and she was ordered to serve a 3 day detention (detentions: they're not just for high schools anymore!). But now she's free again.
Someone in the Pakistani leadership must have wised up and convinced his pals that holdinig her did not bode well for them...That was quick!
She had been put under an informal house arrest earlier in the day.... more
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California Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is using his political muscle in hopes of bringing an end to the five-day writers strike.
"I'm talking to the parties that are involved because I think it's very important that we settle that as quickly as possible, because it has a tremendous economic impact on our state," said Schwarzenegger during a news conference Thursday, reports Reuters.
The strike has brought the production of several primetime series and most late-night talk shows to a grinding halt, putting many of the people involved with those programs out of work.
"That's the sad story, because the studio executives are not going to suffer, the union leaders are not going to suffer, the writers that are striking, they are not going to suffer. Those are all people that have money," added Schwarzenegger. California Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is using his political muscle in hopes of... more
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