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Category: 2011

Newscast for Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bombing continues in Libya; NATO moves closer to taking over Syrian Government announces concessions as protests grow Argentina probes role of US financial institutions in dirty war Portugal PM resigns after failed austerity push...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Enforcement of Libya no fly zone pushes Gaddafi’s forces back but impacts on civilians In Japan and US growing concerns about nuclear contamination of food and water Amnesty International calls for repeal of Kashmir...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The US continues bombing Libya, as criticism of the operation grows Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh warns of civil war World Water Day and the challenge of supplying clean water to cities Environmentalists raise...

Newscast for Monday, March 21, 2011

US lawmakers criticize Obama administration’s actions in Libya Libya expert says no fly zone necessary but warns of imperialist objectives US experts say Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is stabilizing as review of US facilities...

Newscast for Friday, March 18, 2011

UN Security Council approves no fly zone over Libya opening possibility of international military action against Gaddafi Thousands of fleeing foreign workers stuck on Libya’s borders Haiti’s former President Aristide returns on the eve...

Newscast for Thursday, March 17, 2011

Growing numbers of foreign nationals leave Japan as technicians continue efforts to cool reactors As assessment of the impact of nuclear radiation on civilians Japan’s disaster raises concerns about US nuclear facilities and evacuation...

Newscast for Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The urgent humanitarian needs of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami survivors Japan struggles with nuclear disaster as foreign residents decide whether to stay or go Calls in the US for a seismic shift in nuclear...

Newscast for Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Japan continues to struggle with dangerous radiation levels at damaged nuclear plants Lawmakers call for investigation into safety at US nuclear plants Tens of thousands of Palestinians rally calling for unity between Fatah and...

Newscast for Monday, March 14, 2011

Japan’s earthquake-tsunami death toll rises as the country struggles to contain possible leaks from damaged nuclear reactors Engineer who worked on the Fukushima Nuclear plant raises concerns Gaddafi’s forces make gains against Libyan rebels...

Newscast for Friday, March 11, 2011

Japan’s deadly earthquake leaves hundreds dead and missing The possible dangers from Japan’s disaster damaged nuclear reactors Wisconsin Governor Walker signs anti-union bill into law Michigan lawmakers approve a bill that would sack local...