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1: Iranians Ponder Their Future With an Obama Admin
Ann WrightJust a month ago, while Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and US President George Bush met for the last time as heads of state in late November 2008 in Washington and continued their relentless bellicose rhetoric toward Iran, I and three activists ...
2: Israeli Navy pull in towards Gaza Port
International Solidarity Movement2:30am 29th December 2008 - Canadian Human Rights Activist Eva Bartlett has reported that the Israeli attacks into the Gaza Strip have escalated again, with the Israeli Navy shelling Gaza.
3: The $6 Million Social Worker
Walter BraschThe New York Yankees just bought a first baseman for $180 million. For the next eight years, Mark Teixeira will earn about $22.5 million a season. The week before, the Yanks bought seven years of pitcher CC Sabathia's life for $161 million, about ...
4: Israeli Navy Attacking Civilian Mercy Ship
Friends Of GazaThe Dignity, a Free Gaza boat on a mission of mercy to besieged Gaza, is being attacked by the Israeli Navy in international waters. The Dignity has been surrounded by at least half-a-dozen Israeli warships. They are firing live ammunition around the Dignity, ...
5: Auckland: Protest slaughter in Gaza - 4pm Today
Global Peace And Justice Auckland1. The deafening silence of the New Zealand government on the massacre in Gaza. New Zealand should unreservedly condemn Israel’s slaughter in Gaza and support calls for an international boycott of Israel.
6: Air New Zealand Biofuel Test Flight Underway
Air New ZealandThe world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel took-off at 11:30am (NZ time) from Auckland International Airport.
7: Abukar Arman: The Belligerence of Oppression
Abukar ArmanBy now, most of the world is aware of the horrific news of death and destruction that visited upon the people of Gaza . Millions have watched in utter shock the footage depicting Israel ’s indiscriminate and disproportionate bombing of Gaza .
8: Francis A. Boyle: From Dachau to Gaza
Prof. Francis A. BoyleDuring the summer of 1982 I had the opportunity to visit the Nazi concentration camp just outside Dachau, Germany and then the little town itself. Given the proximity of the town to the camp, my immediate reaction was: “This town is so close to the ...
9: Air New Zealand succeeds with biofuel flight
EECANew Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has congratulated Air New Zealand for its successful test flight using second-generation biofuels.
10: Obama's Silence On Gaza Atrocities Is Deafening
Allen RolandPresident Elect Obama's silence on the ongoing criminal atrocities of Gazans by Israel is a deafening affirmation of the Bush policy of preemptive criminal attack and force to achieve limited political capital. As such, Israel's obvious moral decay ...
11: Over 200,000 Afghans To Receive Winter Aid
United NationsThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners have started to deliver supplies to help an estimated 200,000 Afghan returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) get through the country’s harsh winter.
12: Air NZ Test Flight Proves Viability of Biofuel
Air New ZealandThe world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by the sustainable second-generation biofuel jatropha has been successfully completed in Auckland.
13: Military Officer In Darfur Dies After Car-Jacking
United NationsA military officer serving with the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) died today, after being shot in the leg two days ago during a car-jacking in the strife-torn Sudanese region.
14: Ban: Israel And Hamas Must Halt Violence
United NationsUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today demanded that Israel and Hamas halt their acts of violence, take all necessary measures to avoid civilian casualties, and that Israel keep open all border crossings necessary for the continued provision ...
15: NZ meat exports at risk after ill-informed comment
Federated Farmers“New Zealand's superb on farm verification standards means we are streets ahead of Australia in terms of sheep meat and other exports into the European Union," said Lachlan McKenzie, Federated Farmers board spokesperson.
16: NZ dollar hits 7 month high vs pound
Content.netDec. 30 – The New Zealand dollar reached a seven-month high against the British pound after a report showed the slump in U.K. property prices would extend into next year, indicating a prolonged recession.
17: World leaders respond timidly to Israeli attacks
Dan LiebermanThe tepid response of world leaders to Israel’s ferocious attack on a defenseless Gaza conveys a helpless feeling to all world citizens - brutality rules and we are all vulnerable to attack. EU foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, commented that ...
18: Open Letter to Prime Minister John Key on Gaza
Palestine Human Rights CampaignAs a member of the world community, New Zealand has a responsibility to play its part in helping to secure international peace and stability. The present carnage in the Gaza Strip is the latest episode in the State of Israel's sixty-year history ...
19: Journal: Attacks last night in Gaza
International Solidarity MovementThis will be hurried as very short collision of internet, electricity, and me, before we have to head for our night time locations before dark.
Free Gaza Movement(Larnaca, Cyprus 29 December 2008) - There is a time when silence is complicity and inaction is unacceptable. On Saturday, December 27, Israel began Operation "Cast Lead," a military onslaught against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip ...
21: UN De-Mining Programme In Cyprus Threatened
United NationsA United Nations-backed landmine clearing operation in Cyprus is in danger of folding next month before its work in de-mining the buffer zone on the island is complete, risking the lives of the local population.
Neve GordonIsrael seems more concerned with electoral politics and restoring its military reputation than stopping the Qassam rockets The first bombardment took three minutes and 40 seconds. Sixty Israeli F-16 fighter jets bombed 50 sites in Gaza, killing more than ...
23: Rhythm and Vines opens its gates!
Rhythm and VinesThousands of music lovers rolled into Waiohika Estate yesterday to take part in the biggest New Year’s music festival event in the country. The music kicked off early on with the likes of The Constituents, The Suns of IO and The Mystery Jets. During ...
24: Obama’s Mishandling of the Intelligence Community
Melvin A. GoodmanDuring his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama spoke out against the militarization and politicization of the intelligence community and indicated that an Obama administration would address the intelligence abuses of the past decade. Unfortunately, his maneuvers ...
25: Missing boat and passengers located
New Zealand PoliceThe TECT Rescue Helicopter from Tauranga has located the missing vessel 'WAIT N SEA' 3km west of Motiti Island.
26: GPJA Calls For Boycot Of Israel
Global Peace And Justice AucklandAt the 4pm protest this afternoon GPJA will be calling for a comprehensive boycott of Israel in response to the latest massacres of Palestinians trapped in the siege of Gaza.
27: 'Stop criticizing Obama. You'll ruin everything!'
Michael Collins'Stop criticizing Obama. You'll ruin everything!' The Absolute Right of Citizens to Speaking Freely
28: CWS partners need urgent help in Gaza
Christian World ServiceCWS is launching an appeal to assist the DSPR health programme as it struggles to cope with emergency cases at its clinics.
29: NZ Labour Party - Statement on Gaza
New Zealand Labour PartyRt Hon Helen Clark, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, today endorsed the call of the United Nations Security Council for a cessation of violence on all sides in Gaza.
30: Text Message Believed To Be From Missing Vessel
Maritime New ZealandFamily members of a group of people missing in a boat off the Tauranga coast have reported receiving a second text message this morning from those on board seeking help.
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