[Peace-discuss] From outside the bubble

[C. G. Estabrook]

 From <http://www.presstv.ir/section/3510203.html>:

Americans protest tax hikes to fund wars
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:22AM
Protesters in several cities across the United States have gathered on tax day 
to demand an end to US-led wars abroad which have put a heavy burden on taxpayers.

Sens. want limited US action in Libya
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:28PM
A number of American senators have proposed a resolution which requires 
congressional approval for any further military action against Libya.

Congressmen oppose costly Afghan war
Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:34PM
Opposition is growing against long-term US military presence in Afghanistan as 
some Congressmen say Washington should withdraw its troops from the country and 
fix the economy instead.

NYC homeless rate at all-time high
Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:55AM
Nearly 115,000 in New York City have become homeless in the past year as 
homlessness in the city marks a record high, according to a new report based on 
local data.

'US jobless claims reach 2 month high'
Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:40AM
US claims for unemployment benefits have reached their highest levels in two 
months raising fears of another financial crisis in the country.

AP news workers protest labor contracts
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:35AM
The world's largest news agency Associated Press (AP) news workers have staged 
rallies in front of dozens of the agency's bureaus across the US to protest 
against proposed cuts in retirement benefits and their low income.

'Manning needs UK consular visit'
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:7AM
The mother of a US soldier detained on suspicion of leaking US military secrets 
has urged British consular officials to visit her son, whose "physical and 
mental health is deteriorating."

UN raps US for blocking Manning visits
Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:49AM
The United Nations has blasted Washington for blocking unrestricted access to 
Private Bradley Manning, an American soldier held on suspicion of leaking US 
army classified files.

US executes inmate with animal drug
Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:29AM
Authorities in the US state of Ohio have executed an inmate, who had spent more 
than 23 years on death row, with a drug normally used for killing animals.

US ups military spending despite deficit
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:55PM
The United States spends more on its military than any other country in the 
world despite the country's growing budget deficit, a research organization reports.

'Five US nuclear plants prone to quake'
Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:43PM
At least five nuclear reactors in the US are located in earthquake-prone zones 
which could trigger a crisis similar to that which hit the Fukushima plant in Japan.

'US arms companies dictate world order'
Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:52AM
US arms corporations are trying to shape the American version of world order in 
efforts to reap more financial profits, a political observer says.

US to give Israel $205mn military fund
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:23AM
Washington will transfer a $205-million military fund to Israel, as the United 
States continues to struggle with one of the most remarkable budget cuts in its 
ongoing economic crisis.

'Obama agreement, at people's expense'
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:16AM
US President Barack Obama has made a number of concessions to Republican 
lawmakers to avert a federal government shutdown, says an investigative journalist.

World military spending hits record high
Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:17AM
The world's military spending has increased to a record high of $1.6 trillion in 
2010, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says.

Americans rally for rights in Chicago
Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:33PM
More than 5,000 union members from three states have gathered in downtown 
Chicago to fight for collective bargaining rights and the working class.

US unveils indictment for 9/11 suspects
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:50AM
US prosecutors have compiled and announced charges against five suspects accused 
of involvement in planning the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States.

New Yorkers protest US policies
Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:35AM
Thousands of Americans have staged a protest rally in New York City to voice 
concerns over US war and foreign policies as well as the economy and the 
persisting reduction of social programs.

More US anti-Muslim hearing held
Sat Apr 9, 2011 9:47AM
In the US state of New York, another hearing similar to Republican Senator Peter 
King's last month hearing on the 'radicalization of Islam' has been held, 
promoting Islamophobia.

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