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Newscast for Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Philadelphia will not pursue death penalty against Mumia Abu Jamal, DA says Lawmakers debate payroll tax cut as deadline looms Pledges to cut emissions falter as vulnerable nations seek funds to adapt to climate...

Newscast for Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Labor groups, unemployed flood Capitol Hill in demonstrations National day of action aims to stop foreclosures, reclaim vacant spaces At climate talks US inaction prompts activists to shift strategy as deforestation plan debated US...

Newscast for Monday, December 5, 2011

China agrees to emission cuts as activists fill streets at Durban climate change conference Pakistan withdraws from Bonn conference as countries discuss future of Afghanistan For more than a decade, a hunger strike draws...

Newscast for Friday, December 2, 2011

White House threatens veto after Senate passes controversial defense bill People’s Court in Bangalore charges global pesticide industry with human rights violations Activists keep up pressure for action on climate change in Durban Greg...

Newscast for Thursday, December 1, 2011

Congress debates measure that could allow indefinite detention of US citizens Burma’s treatment of Kachin draws criticism as US assesses reforms in country Voters in Russia greet parliamentary election with skepticism as democratic reforms...

Newscast for Wednesday, November 30, 2011

South Ossetia grows tense as voters protest barring of opposition candidate UK workers strike over changes to pension in public sector Hundreds rally in DC to push for extension of unemployment benefits Clinton arrives...

Newscast for Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Protests continue in India after government opens market to Walmart and other retail giants Defense bill measure would overturn ban on harsh interrogation Senate Democrats propose tax relief for working families CUNY raises tuition...

Newscast for Monday, November 28, 2011

Egyptians show large vote turnout after week of protests, violence Pakistan closes NATO supply route after condemning deadly attack At Durban climate change conference, developing nations call for action and delegates hit gridlock As...