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1. Senegal Youth Mobilizes Before Elections February 12, 2012 A non-partisan youth movement has kicked off a weekend-long protest in Dakar, as many presidential candidates campaign throughout Senegal, including 85-year-old incumbent Abdoulaye Wade. The small, but committed, protest movement says there will not be an election on February 26th if Wade is a candidate. A crowd of about 3,000 answered the call of Y'en A Marre, a youth movement whose name means "Enough is Enough," to come to Dakar's Obelisk Square to protest the candidacy of Abdoulaye Wade. Movement organizer Fadel Barro addressed the small crowd at the start of the protest and said he is not ... (read more)

2. Arab Foreign Ministers Discuss Plan to End Syria Crisis February 12, 2012 Arab foreign ministers gathered in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the idea of a joint Arab-United Nations monitoring mission for Syria.The ministers are expected to consider proposals for a new Arab observer mission, to replace one suspended last month after a surge in violence in Syria.Gulf states also withdrew their observers to protest the Syrian government's refusal to end its suppression of an 11-month uprising.The Arab League ministers are also likely to discuss recognition of the Istanbul-based Syrian National Council, an opposition umbrella group.On Saturday, violence continued in the flas... (read more)

3. Reports: Tibetan Nun Sets Herself on Fire February 11, 2012 Tibetans in exile say a teenage nun has set herself on fire in China's southwestern Sichuan province.Reports say 18-year-old Tenzin Choedron self-immolated Saturday near the Mamae convent, outside the besieged town of Ngaba.  Witnesses said she did not die, and was taken away by Chinese authorities.   Her condition is not known.Tibetan exile groups claim that about 20 people have burned themselves since March of last year to protest the Chinese government's repression of Tibet's culture and religion.Officials in Beijing have condemned self-immolations as a form of terrorism.  They have accused... (read more)

4. Argentina Launches Protest at UN over Falklands February 11, 2012 Argentina’s government lodged a formal protest at the United Nations Friday over what it says is Britain’s “militarization” of the disputed Falkland Islands - known in Argentina as the Malvinas Islands. Argentinian Foreign Minister Héctor Marcos Timerman met separately with the U.N. secretary-general, the president of the Security Council and the president of the General Assembly to present his complaint.Afterwards, Timerman told reporters that Britain has increased its naval power in the South Atlantic “four-fold,” moving a modern warship, sophisticated fighter jets and a nuclear submarine in... (read more)

5. Human Rights Seen as Key Focus During Chinese VP's Visit February 10, 2012 <!--AV--> Protests are taking place in many parts of China.In Tibetan areas, religious freedom is at issue and a wave of self-immolations is sparking international outcry.Elsewhere, people are taking to the streets to protest environmental issues and local corruption.Cheng Li is with the Brookings Institution in Washington."You do see serious resentment among the public for various things, for example disparity and media freedom, ethnic or religious rights, all these issues," said Li.The threats to stability come at a time when the U.S. and China are increasingly reliant on each other - ... (read more)

6. Kremlin attacks on US Embassy: Electioneering or End of Reset? February 09, 2012 For three years, Michael McFaul worked in the White House to promote a “reset’ in relations between the United States and Russia.  But within days of arriving in Moscow as Ambassador, he has become the target of some of the harshest anti-American rhetoric since the end of the Cold War.A group called “Network of Putin Supporters” held a flash mob protest Thursday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.  It was so fast, and now so routine, that it was over before reporters arrived.In the past month, the embassy has flared up as an issue in Russia’s presidential election campaign.Prime Minister V... (read more)

7. Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party Complaint Actions and the Effects to America February 08, 2012 Daily protest actions have become a problem for many countries. The most typical causes of protests actions are the variations in ideas and perceptions on certain important matters. Most of the time, protests are means to awaken the masses of what’s happening over the country. No matter if these protest actions don't get the approval of the majority, people will still continue to fight for their ideas and what they think is favourable for the whole country. Examples of well-known protests are Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party. Their propaganda is similar in terms of giving the “political power”... (read more) Author: Santo Moreno

8. South Sudan Businesses Fear Oil Shutdown Fallout February 08, 2012 When South Sudan decided to shut down its oil production to protest against alleged injustices from the north, the country was also cutting off 98 percent of its revenue.  Businessmen in the south are particularly concerned about the economic consequences of the shutdown. Mustafa Ayoo runs a small hardware store at the Jebel market on the outskirts of the capital. Like many other business owners here, he has been closely following news of the oil shutdown, a two-week process begun late last month which should be nearing completion.“Well, I'm concerned for sure, because it's like even foreign e... (read more)

9. Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Russia Warns Against Intervention February 08, 2012 Syrian troops are continuing their assault on the protest hub of Homs, reportedly killing dozens of civilians, as Russia said the world faces a growing "cult of violence" in international affairs and warned the West against outside intervention in Syria.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said government forces used tanks, rockets and mortars Wednesday to subdue resistance in Homs, killing at least 50 people and heavily damaging more than 20 buildings in a number of the city's rebel-held districts. Homs is under the fifth day of a relentless offensive that activists say has k... (read more)

10. Greek Police Clash with Austerity Protesters February 07, 2012 Greek police clashed Tuesday with some of the thousands of striking workers in Athens protesting the latest austerity measures the government is seeking to impose to meet the demands of the country's international creditors.Some demonstrators charged the steps of parliament and threw rocks at police, who fired tear gas at the protesters and hit some of them with their batons. The planned day-long general strike, the second this year, disrupted transportation services, closed government services and schools and shut shops. The protest came as government officials were set to meet later in the d... (read more)

11. Rhinos Threatened by SAF Ranger Strike February 07, 2012 Last year, more than 448 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa. Around 240 of those were in Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest wildlife reserve. On Monday, staff at the park, including wildlife rangers, began a first full week of strikes in protest over their pay. With so many rangers off duty, there is concern that Kruger's dwindling rhino population is now more vulnerable to poachers than ever.Kruger Park lies on South Africa's border with Mozambique. Extending over 19,000 square kilometers, it is home to 8,000 white rhino and 300 endangered black rhino.Last Friday, around... (read more)

12. Unrest Continues in the Syrian City of Homs February 07, 2012 Syrian activists say heavy shelling has resumed in the protest hub of Homs, a day after nearly 100 civilians were killed across the country in a crackdown on a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.Activists said the bombardment Tuesday was focused on the Baba Amr district.  It marks the fourth day of a government assault that began with what the activists say was a massacre of at least 200 residents late Friday into Saturday. Syrian state news agency SANA blames the violence on "armed terrorists."Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Damascus Tuesday for talks with M... (read more)

13. Your dreamy graduation dresses February 06, 2012 If you love a specific color, this may be a good starting point for graduation dresses purchase. For instance, you can create an electric blue look, and let the talk of the party to be invited. But, what if you focus on hippie era models? It depends on what you like the most. Another hot trend is characteristic of the 70 punk fashions. As with hippie clothing, fashion punk arose as a form of protest against a world class producer poor. The punks preaching anarchism, and so his clothes showed that they did not follow any rules. The clothes were dark colored, with aggressive messages were print... (read more) Author: Huang Xun

14. Russians Ignore Arctic Cold and Keep Protest Flame Burning February 07, 2012 <!--AV--> It appears Kremlin strategists had hoped Russia’s mid-winter holiday would break the momentum of the country's political protest movement. But the coldest temperatures of the season did not deter thousands of protesters from taking to the streets over the weekend. Arctic cold held Moscow in its icy grip, but tens of thousands of people left their warm apartments to demonstrate against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Braving the same sub-zero temperatures that have killed hundreds across Eastern Europe, protesters like Georgi, a lawyer, took to the Moscow streets.He says ... (read more)

15. Domestic tire companies to protest against u s safeguard - Womens Cashmere Sweaters Manufacturer February 06, 2012 July 6, China And Tiawan Rubber Industry Bureau held in Beijing exports at the Ough.S. from the safeguard an overall consultation, 11 tyre small businesses joined all of the office meeting. Upon the convention, unquestionably the U.S. Abroad Investment Compensation over the tires protect elimination measures suggested mainly because region car tire agents developed a solemn protest, plus replied a person's Oughout.S. strongly opposed to its solution of all advanced data plans. Services and consequently links have honestly pressed currently the Chinese Language Courses fed to be able to a far m... (read more) Author: xiaod sfb

16. Tibetan Exile Administration Reports More Protest Immolations February 06, 2012 The India-based administration of Tibetan exiles is citing "unconfirmed reports" that more Tibetans in areas under Chinese control have self-immolated in protest against Beijing's policies. The apparent immolations are the latest sign of spreading unrest. Tibetan Exile Administration Cabinet Minister and spokeswoman Dicki Chhoyang says the reported immolations took place on Friday, in Serthar, a Tibetan area of China's Sichuan province. "Unconfirmed reports state that three Tibetans were involved, two of them aged in the 60s and 30s respectively," he noted. "All three have sustained injuries, ... (read more)

17. CAI English "body conflict is not violence" make me speechless February 06, 2012 As a party's chairman, a doctor of law, in order to a party of the private, for in 5 · 17 in the parade appear ready to do conflict between public opinion, should tell the "body conflict is not violence" comments. I a whether degree or position and CAI, can match the English people, in the face of such remarks of dumbfounded that actually speechless, this is a doctor of law spoken word? The doctor of law in order to manifest Taiwan "rally method" inequality, and should prepare don't apply for, will continue to 5 · 17 March 5 · 20, also dialect would embolden the marchers can mess, is to c... (read more) Author: wutruejeans wutruejeans

18. Property Tax Protest - How to Wage A Winning Battle February 06, 2012 graphics etc that service your claims. Mistakes in real-estate assessments happen regularly. One tax allure specialist says which he finds errors in 60% for the cases he investigates. Mistakes like the age of the house, needing asbestos siding and improper measuring. LEARN HOW YOUR HOUSE IS ACTUALLY INSPECTED Certain systems that counties use is inherently imperfect. Trending will be one. It's determined by current median sale prices and up-to-date average price. So techniques keep up known with these critical parts of market intelligence? You need to analyze all the deals and the result... (read more) Author: Toby Bolton

19. Syrians and Turks in Istanbul Protest Latest Syrian Show of Force February 04, 2012 In Istanbul, Turkey hundreds of Syrians and Turks protested against the latest reported crackdown by Syrian forces on dissent which killed more than 200 people. Syrian neighbor Turkey has become a base for the Syrian opposition. "Assad the murderer," hundreds of  protesters chanted against the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad outside Syria's consulate in Istanbul. The demonstration comes in response to what Syrian opposition groups claim was the killing of scores of people in the shelling of an opposition neighborhood in the city of Homs on Friday. Homs is one of the main centers of opposition... (read more)

20. Riots in Egypt Continue: At Least 6 Dead, Hundreds Injured February 04, 2012 Violent clashes in Egypt have entered a third day, as thousands protest the lack of action by authorities during a deadly stampede at a football (soccer) match earlier this week.Police in the capital, Cairo, fired tear gas and birdshot at demonstrators, who were chanting, yelling and throwing stones near the heavily guarded building for the Interior Ministry building.  Across the street, the Tax Ministry building was in flames.  Ambulances and volunteers carried the wounded away from the fighting through streets littered with debris.Reports say at least a half-dozen people have died in the vio... (read more)

21. ATL comes to support the revised pension bill February 03, 2012 Members of the teachers association, ATL, have come out to support the revised pension scheme which was introduced by the government. The bill has witnessed very strong protest from the all side in England. About 90 per cent members of ATL, Association of Teachers and Lecturers have supported the revised pension bill, thrashed out after a one-day smack last year with some other teaching association. Association of Teachers and Lecturers is one of the lesser, other sensible teaching associations and stands for about 165,000 members, heads, and lecturers and hold the employee in Britain. Th... (read more) Author: Sam Hopkins

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23. Self-Immolations in China's Tibetan Areas Mark Shift in Tibet Movement February 02, 2012 Since last March, at least 16 Tibetans, mostly monks and nuns, have set themselves on fire in protest of Chinese government policies. Although initially these self-immolations were largely isolated to a Tibetan area in southwestern China, they have spread and grown in number. Between March and the end of September last year, four Tibetans set themselves on fire in protest. From October until the end of last month, another 12 followed in their footsteps.  Four occurred in January alone. <!--AV--> Very few of these self destructive acts have been caught on camera, but one self-immolation ... (read more)

24. Egyptians Protest Security Failure That Caused Soccer Disaster February 02, 2012 Egyptian activists are taking to the streets Thursday to protest the failure of police to prevent violence at a soccer match that left at least 74 people dead and hundreds injured in the northern city of Port Said.The protesters are angry that most riot police in the stadium appeared to stand idly by as the worst case of soccer violence in Egyptian history unfolded on Wednesday night. Others are concerned that some of the fans were apparently allowed to carry weapons into the stadium.How it happened The violence broke out when fans of the home team, Al-Masry, stormed the field at the end of th... (read more)

25. Body Beautiful - Tattoo Mania February 02, 2012 Be bold, get a tattoo while on holiday to show off back home. What about a delicate butterfly on your ankle or that ferocious dragon writhing on your shoulder. No longer the privilege of society’s outcasts, tattooing has gone mainstream with many people from teenagers (or even younger) to grandparents getting a discreet or in some cases a not so discreet tattoo. Getting a tattoo has been explained as a way of getting included in a group, a way of changing from childhood to adulthood, making a statement, as a sign of protest, protection against evil, to bring luck, for religious reasons, to gai... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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