Home » Archives » World (Page 901)
Papandreou urges vote to ‘keep Greece on its feet’
Prime Minister George Papandreou begged the Greek parliament Monday to pass drastic austerity measures and keep the bankruptcy-threatened country “on its feet”, as protesters launch a 48-hour general strike. Facing “empty coffers” within days, Papandreou used a 15-minute intervention during an emergency debate to try and keep intact his slim,…
Israel arrests 4 Hamas MPs in northern West Bank
Israeli troops on Tuesday arrested four Hamas MPs in the northern West Bank, Palestinian security sources and officials from the Islamist group said. Three of them were arrested in the early hours in the northern city of Nablus, while a fourth was picked up in Salfit, a town some 15…
Worst drought in 60 years hits 10 million in east Africa
Ten million people in the Horn of Africa have been hit by the worst drought in 60 years, with the situation deteriorating to the point of famine in some areas, the UN said Tuesday. “Over ten million people are affected by the drought in one way or other,” said Elisabeth…
S. Korea dog meat festival bites the dust
A South Korean dog meat festival has been cancelled following growls of protest from animal rights activists, one of the would-be organisers said Tuesday. The Korea Dog Farmers’ Association had scheduled for Friday a festival aimed at promoting traditional dog meat consumption, said Ann Yong-Geun, an adviser to the association.…
Libya bombing campaign enters 100th day
NATO operations in Libya entered a 100th day on Monday with airstrikes having eased the siege of key rebel cities but with Moamer Kadhafi still in power and fears of an open war lingering. Three months after French jets flew their first missions over eastern Libya, NATO is still pounding…
Hamas prisoners stage hunger strike in Israeli jails
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories — Hamas prisoners being held in Israeli jails on Monday began a hunger strike to protest after seven of their number were put in solitary confinement, a minister told AFP. Issa Qaraqa, the Palestinian minister for prisoner affairs, confirmed a 24-hour hunger strike had begun during the…
At least 28 killed as Bolivia bus plunges into ravine
LA PAZ — A public bus careened off a winding road and plunged some 100 meters (330 feet) into a ravine early Monday in southern Bolivia, near the Argentine border, killing at least 28 people, and leaving 10 injured, officials said. An investigation has been launched into the crash, said…
Greek protestors put up giant banner at Acropolis
ATHENS — Greek protestors put up a giant banner early Monday at Athens’ iconic Acropolis urging a “counter-attack” against an austerity package imposed by foreign creditors to avoid default. The protest by the communist trade union Pame came just ahead of a parliamentary debate on the austerity package, which the…
Greenpeace activists dump coal at S. Africa utility
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Greenpeace activists dumped three trucks of coal in front of the headquarters of South African state utility Eskom Monday to protest what they called its lack of commitment to green energy. Activists from the global environmental organisation paraded in front of the five tonnes of coal blocking…
Philippines launches ‘eco-friendly’ nuclear tourism
BATAAN, Philippines (AFP) – In a fresh but ambiguous take on ecotourism, travellers in the Philippines can visit a remote turtle sanctuary and then venture into the heart of a nearby nuclear power plant. If tourists feel too weary to make the three-hour bus drive back to Manila after their…
Brand new on Raw Story
- South Carolina governor appointed white supremacist to steering committee
- International theft of U.S. intellectual property costs $300 billion per year: report
- House Foreign Affairs Committee approves harsh new Iran sanctions
- Eric Holder officially admits U.S. drone strikes killed four Americans
- Anti-abortion leader faces criticism after comparing rape to car accidents
- FDA approves first study on ecstasy-assisted therapy for social anxiety in autistic adults
- Sen. Bernie Sanders pushes to allow states to label genetically engineered foods
- Muslim leaders pray at Auschwitz during a Holocaust awareness visit
- IAEA says Iran expanding nuclear program
- IRS director Lois Lerner refuses to testify at House hearing
Commentary
Tone policing only goes one way
By Amanda Marcotte
The Orange Couch does Mad Men: S7E8, “The Crash”
By Amanda Marcotte
An open letter to the Center for Inquiry
By Amanda Marcotte
Raw Exclusives
Featured Video
Follow Us!
