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Yemen Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Background: Saleh’s eroding support Aljazeera.net Yemen’s president seems to be losing support among the northern tribes, currently his major power base. Anti-government protests in Yemen could come to a head in the coming days, as president Ali Abdullah Saleh competes for tribal support with the … english.aljazeera.net/indepth/spotlight/yemen/2011/02/20112279236457898.html Continue reading
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Is Bradley Manning Being Used As An Example: Are The Charges Pumped Up Daily News Pulse By Kyle Young on February 27, 2011, 10:36 am Politicians have called for Manning’s head, sometimes literally. And yet a strong legal defense for Pfc. Manning is not difficult to envision. Despite many remaining… Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 —creative-i.info Bahrain protesters block parliament Atlanta Journal Constitution By ADAM SCHRECK AP MANAMA, Bahrain — Hundreds of anti-government protesters have blocked access to Bahrain’s parliament and forced officials to cancel a meeting of the ruler’s hand-picked envoys. Yara Yasser, 4, gestures as she gathers with thousands … www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/bahrain-protesters-block-parliament-855007.html Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks for 28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 — creative-i.info WikiLeaks says US favours Uhuru over Raila Capital FM Diplomatic cables released by whistle blowing website Wikileaks indicate that US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger wrote to his superiors in 2009 saying Mr Kenyatta’s ambition should be supported as it could be helpful in pushing the reform process … www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/Kenyanews/WikiLeaks-says-US-favours-Uhuru-over-Raila-11871.html Continue reading
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Saudi Arabia Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Saudi Arabia holding firm in the Middle East for now: Platts TV Platts The wave of unrest in the Middle East and North Africa is not expected to touch Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporting nation, despite the spread of popular revolt in the region, guests on the Platts… Continue reading
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Oman Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info OMAN: Ruler reshuffles Cabinet, announces reforms as deadly protests rock … Los Angeles Times Oman’s longtime ruler, Sultan Kaboos ibn Said, reshuffled his Cabinet over the weekend, changing six ministers, and ordered some social reforms amid rare deadly protests and growing unrest in the small Persian Gulf nation. The decree,… Continue reading
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Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Egypt counts the cost of unrest BBC News The Supreme Council of Egyptian Armed Forces has dissolved Egypt’s parliament and suspended the Constitution. Elections will be held, they say, in around six months. Egypt’s economy is one of the most developed and diversified in the Middle East, … www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12581680 Continue reading
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 27 February, 2011 – Paypal off then on
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Catholic Workers Blockade London Court as Julian Assange Extradition Verdict Indymedia UK Free Manning! Free Assange! Free all War Resisters! End the War! O’Reilly and Gianstefani blockaded the entance to the court calling for an end to the war and freedom for Bradley Manning, Julian Assange and all anti-war prisoners.… Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks for 27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Bush cancels out of event where Assange was due to attend Monsters and Critics.com Washington – Former president George W Bush abruptly cancelled a speaking engagement planned for Saturday after learning that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange had also been invited to attend. Bush spokesman David Sherer on Friday said ‘the… Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Bahrain: A fissured future in a ‘fictitious democracy’ Toronto Star The 22-year-old Bahraini was among the first throng of protesters to rush back into the landmark square on Feb. 19 after riot police retreated. But he hasn’t been able to sleep well since. “I keep worrying: What happens now?” he… Continue reading
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Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 26 February, 2011
26 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Refugees flood into Tunisia Los Angeles Times Tunisian and UN officials scramble to avert a refugee crisis as people fleeing the Libyan unrest fill the roads out of the border crossing at Ras Ajdir. Many Tunisians help as volunteers. By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times At first it was dozens… Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 26 February, 2011
26 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Protesters march in Bahrain, Jordan, Yemen, and Egypt Boston Globe Huge crowds turned out in Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, and Jordan, but with very different goals. In Egypt, where an 18-day uprising toppled President Hosni Mubarak on Feb. 11, tens of thousands jammed Cairo’s Tahrir Square to keep pressure on military… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 26 February, 2011
26 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Long Bread Lines and Open Revolt in Libya’s Capital New York Times By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK TRIPOLI, Libya — A bold effort by Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi to prove that he was firmly in control of Libya appeared to backfire Saturday as foreign journalists he invited to the capital discovered blocks… Continue reading
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Middle East / North Africa Independent Media Newslinks 24-27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 27 February, 2011 Middle East: Protests shake-up status quo Bahrain: ‘The regime must fall’ The Independent: The price of food is at the heart of this wave of revolutions Key Bahraini opposition figure returns home, protests continue 26 February, 2011 Permanent revolution in the Arab world UN: A Parody On… Continue reading
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Egypt Independent Media Newslinks
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 27 February, 2011 First Egypt, next Venezuela? Egypt: Food prices crisis helped fuel revolt Economic Revolution vs. Political Reform. The Clash of Classes in Egypt and the USA By Mary Lynn Cramer Egyptian Military Supports US Dominance In Region First Egypt, next Venezuela? Hossam el-Hamalawy, “Egypt: Mass Strikes and the… Continue reading
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Egypt Independent Media Newslinks
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 27 February, 2011 First Egypt, next Venezuela? Egypt: Food prices crisis helped fuel revolt Economic Revolution vs. Political Reform. The Clash of Classes in Egypt and the USA By Mary Lynn Cramer Egyptian Military Supports US Dominance In Region First Egypt, next Venezuela? Hossam el-Hamalawy, “Egypt: Mass Strikes and the… Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 26-27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 27 February, 2011 Noam Chomsky: Stability means obedience to US domination UN approves sanctions against Libya NATO Meets for Talks about Possible Military Intervention in Libya EU Weapons Exports to Libya Putin urges EU not to interfere in Libya’s “Internal Affairs” Al Jazeera Misinformation: The Truth About Libya’s Ambassador to… Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 25-26 February, 2011
26 February, 2011 Last updated: 20:28:14 — creative-i.info 26 February, 2011 Libya: How Gaddafi became a Western-backed dictator Permanent revolution in the Arab world Payback: The price of colonialism by Gaither Stewart Machetera, “Al Giordano’s Unrequited Love for Eva Golinger” Pressure mounts on Libya’s Gaddafi Gaddafi and Europe Events in Libya through the eyes of… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 25 February, 2011
25 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Gadhafi tells Tripoli crowd: ‘Retaliate’ msnbc.com TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya’s embattled Moammar Gadhafi called on his supporters Friday to defend against the surging oppposition, telling a crowd of thousands that “we are ready to triumph over the enemy.” Gadhafi, wearing a fur cap and sunglasses, … http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41775200/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/ Continue reading
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Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 25 February, 2011
25 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Protesters fill Cairo square CNN By the CNN Wire Staff The demonstrators Friday asked Egypt’s military rulers to follow through on promised changes. They pressed Egypt’s Supreme Council to end an emergency law and release political prisoners, among other things. … www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/25/egypt.protests/ Continue reading
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