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Every morning while on the way to office or coming back in evening it’s not possible for the karachiets to ignore baggers, children with car screen wipers and drug addicts. But unfortunately hardly seen some one talking to them to share there grievan...ces, to know what turns them into a LIFE without SOUL.....
Directed and Produced by Kazim RazaEvery morning while on the way to office or coming back in evening it’s not... more
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A man who left jugs of water for immigrants is sentenced for littering. Priorities are subjective, aren't they?A man who left jugs of water for immigrants is sentenced for littering. Priorities... more
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After his talks with reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, Bill Clinton sure has a story to tell.
And one of the first in line to hear his tale is President Barack Obama.
"I suspect that President Clinton will have some interesting observations from his trip and I will let him provide those to me," Obama told MSNBC on Wednesday.
The former president was chosen by the North Koreans from among four possible envoys proposed to them to try to gain freedom for two American reporters sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea.
Other candidates for the task were other prominent Democrats: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Massachusetts Senator John Kerry and the man who served as Clinton's vice president, Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore.
Thus, Clinton became the most senior American envoy to spend time face-to-face with Kim in nearly a decade.
Kim is ailing and is widely believed to have suffered a stroke in August 2008. There have been rumors about pancreatic cancer and uncertainty about who will succeed him.
North Korea-watchers in and out of the U.S. government are wanting to know how he looked, how he seemed and what he talked about.
Some analysts have speculated Clinton's visit could open the way to direct talks with the communist state over its nuclear weapons program.
"I think it'll be very interesting," said Republican Senator John McCain. "He's the first Westerner to see Kim since his reported stroke and other problems. I think former President Clinton will have some interesting information."
In the secret negotiations that led to the rescue mission, Clinton made clear to Obama administration officials he only wanted to go if he had some certainty that Americans Laura Ling, 32, and Euna Lee, 36, would be released to his custody.
"We considered the request carefully," said a senior administration official. "We tested directly with the North Koreans repeatedly. We sought and received North Korea's agreement in fact that a visit by President Clinton would secure the release of Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee."
'INCREDIBLE'
Clinton had a meeting with Kim for an hour and 15 minutes and a dinner with him that lasted about two hours. In Clinton's entourage were his former White House chief of staff, John Podesta, and Clinton's personal physician, Roger Band.
Asia expert Nick Szechenyi of the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the up-close look at Kim was probably one of the most fascinating aspects of Clinton's visit.... (more at link)
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so glad that this injustice is over! and I'm sure the stories will be very interesting.WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After his talks with reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il,... more
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30 July 2009 – Millions of hungry people around the world will not receive food aid from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) due to a “dangerous and unprecedented” $3 billion budget shortfall this year, the head of the agency has warned.
WFP is hoping to reach 108 million people in 74 countries this year with food aid, but it expects to receive only $3.7 billion of the $6.7 billion needed for 2009.
“We are actively cutting $3 billion of our programme – which means a reduction in rations and programmes throughout the world, including those to the world’s most vulnerable people,” WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran told reporters yesterday in Washington, ahead of meetings at the White House.
In Bangladesh, for example, the agency sought to feed 5 million people this year, but must now cut back to reaching only 1.4 million, with a school feeding programme only feeding 70,000 children out of the original target of 300,000.
Ms. Sheeran welcomed the recent $20 billion pledge to boost global food security made by the so-called Group of Eight (G8) nations, which shows the industrialized world “takes the food security issue seriously.”
But she cautioned that “we must also keep pace with growing emergency needs. The problem is not all about agricultural yields; the challenge is people cannot get access to food – whether because of poor infrastructure or because they can’t afford it.”
The food crisis is still raging in the developing world, where high food prices are exacerbated by the impact of the current financial crisis, WFP said.
Data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that in most developing countries, food prices are higher today than they were one year ago, at the height of the food crisis.
The WFP head was in the United States capital to urge policy-makers to keep urgent hunger needs as a high priority as they find long-term solutions to food security.
She also called for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) gathering in Pittsburgh, United States, to “take action not only on the financial crisis, but on hunger.”30 July 2009 – Millions of hungry people around the world will not receive food... more
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A great tribute to Mother Theresa for advocating peace, compassion, caring, and welfare of the world.A great tribute to Mother Theresa for advocating peace, compassion, caring, and... more
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"Stand by Me"
On June 24, Iranian Superstar Andy Madadian went into an LA recording studio with Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and American record producers Don Was and John Shanks to record a musical message of worldwide solidarity with the people of Iran. This version of the old Ben E. King classic is not for sale - it was not meant to be on the Billboard charts or even manufactured as a CD.....it's intended to be downloaded and shared by the Iranian people...to give voice to the sentiment that all people of the world stand together....the handwritten Farsi sign in the video translates to "we are one". If you know someone in Iran - or someone who knows someone in Iran - please share this link:
http://www.mydamnchannel.com/Don_Was/Stand_By_Me/StandByMewithIntro_2168.aspx
Free MP3 download:
http://content.mydamnchannel.com/datastore/donwas/standbyme.mp3"Stand by Me"
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Christians in Muslim-majority areas are constantly being targeted by radical Islamists, especially in the Gaza Strip (where they've largely been driven out altogether), Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, and parts of Nigeria. There is also tremendous pressure against the Christians (Copts) of Egypt. Hundreds of specific incidents of murder, kidnapping, expulsion, threats, and the destruction of churches have been documented.
Since Muslim-majority states or areas are the only places in the world today where Christians face real persecution, the silence on this issue is both inexplicable and despicable.
Indeed, when it is mentioned--as in the recent special issue of National Geographic magazine--the only country blamed is Israel. Yet my direct contacts with West Bank Palestinian Christians leaves no doubt that the cause of emigration is Hamas and such elements, either through threats or fear that Islamists will come to power in future.Christians in Muslim-majority areas are constantly being targeted by radical... more
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The House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises; and (2) celebrates Michael Jackson as an accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment, scientific advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, and global food security.The House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian... more
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Please watch Howard Buffett's Crusade Against African Famine, a Wall Street Journal Digital Network special based on the book "Enough: How the world's poorest starve in an age of plenty" a book about philanthropist Howard Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world, and his plight to take on a cause that most have deemed as lost.Please watch Howard Buffett's Crusade Against African Famine, a Wall Street... more
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Sudan tribesmen attack UN barges
Refugees rely on the UN's food aid
Armed tribesmen attacked UN barges carrying food aid in southern Sudan, with unconfirmed reports of casualties, UN officials have said.
Gunmen from the Jikany Nuer ethnic group attacked the 27 boats near the town of Nasir, near Sudan's eastern border with Ethiopia, on Friday.
The barges were travelling to the town of Akobo when they were attacked and 16 have returned to Nasir, the UN said.
Locals said several people had been killed, the AFP news agency reported.
'Many wounded'
"We don't have information on how many people were killed or injured. But everyone we have talked to has described it as an attack," Michelle Iseminger of the UN's World Food Programme said.
The boats had been travelling on the Sobat tributary, part of the White Nile river system.
The boats had been carrying sorghum and other food aid to refugees who had fled tribal fighting in the south of Sudan.
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Why won't the world help Africa?Sudan tribesmen attack UN barges
Refugees rely on the UN's food aid
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May 12, 2009
by Amil Imani
Never mind the mythical angels of religion and poetry. Meet a living angel in flesh, Nazanin Afshin-Jam. Many of you may not know that we have a hero in our midst. Many of you may not know that this individual, singlehandedly, has done more for her compatriots, as well as for other people of our planet, than most of us together. This dazzling beauty, both inside and outside, has dedicated her life to the good of humanity.May 12, 2009
by Amil Imani
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism and inspiring involvement with Stephanie Kinnunen, founder of humanitarian magazine NEED.
Visit XDRTB.org for Nachtwey's images and more information about extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism and inspiring involvement with Stephanie Kinnunen, founder of humanitarian magazine NEED.
Visit XDRTB.org for Nachtwey's images and more information about extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
www.needmagazine.comPhotojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism... more
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism and inspiring involvement with Stephanie Kinnunen, founder of humanitarian magazine NEED.
Visit XDRTB.org for Nachtwey's images and more information about extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
www.needmagazine.comPhotojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism... more
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism and inspiring involvement with Stephanie Kinnunen, founder of humanitarian magazine NEED.
Visit XDRTB.org for Nachtwey's images and more information about extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
www.needmagazine.comPhotojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism... more
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Photojournalist James Nachtwey discusses his TED wish, tuberculosis, photojournalism and inspiring involvement with Stephanie Kinnunen, founder of humanitarian magazine NEED.
Visit XDRTB.org for Nachtwey's images and more information about extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
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Participants were arrested for civil disobedience in front of the Sudanese Embassy on today April 27,2009.
WASHINGTON – Members of Congress – including Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), John Lewis (D-GA), Donna Edwards (D-MD), Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) – and Darfur activist leaders were today arrested for civil disobedience outside of the Sudanese Embassy while protesting the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
Also arrested: Save Darfur Coalition president Jerry Fowler, Enough Project co-founder John Prendergast and Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
Information from link above
For a less blurry pictures of the event click the blurry picture above,
The members of Congress and Darfur activists were released from jail this afternoon. Enough co-Founder John Prendergast was quoted after his release,
"We hope our message is heard in the White House in Washington and at the Presidential Palace in Khartoum. The time to end the genocide is long overdue, and the best way to do that is for the Obama administration to take the lead in helping to construct a credible peace initiative for Darfur and a more effective means to promote the implementation of the North-South peace deal."
Quote taken from enoughproject.org,
http://www.enoughproject.org/special-topics/sudanese-embassy-protest
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Adam is 22 years old and has been in a wheelchair for the last 18 years. There is stem cell treatment that will allow him to walk again. We need the word out and a grass roots effort to get him sponsored and showcased on "The Ellen Degenerous Show" What an amazing show it would be if we can make this work. I will donate my time and cover the cost to produce the segments and travel with Adam to document the treatment. We need someone to cover the cost of the treatment. Here's the deal, everyone knows someone. So watch this simple amazing video and get this in Ellen's hands. It's time to save the world, Adam's world.Adam is 22 years old and has been in a wheelchair for the last 18 years. There is... more
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'Earth Peace' is about taking care of our Human Rights to be able to live on Terra (our earth) also its an introduction to my character Amethyst who is sitting on the scortched earth forgot about the "UNIVERSAL LAW of RIGHT and BAD" and that is hungry to remember again too stay alive.
Created by The Renaissance KID age 11'Earth Peace' is about taking care of our Human Rights to be able to live on... more
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