By AL ARABIYA WITH AGENCIES U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of tougher measures if he squanders his “last chance” by failing to implement the Kofi Annan peace plan. “It is obviously quite concerning” that, while U.N. observers are starting to deploy in Syria, the “guns of the [...]
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Clinton warns Assad of extra measures if he squanders ‘last chance’ on peace in Syria
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on April 18, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/04/18/clinton-warns-assad-of-extra-measures-if-he-squanders-last-chance-on-peace-in-syria/
Officials killed in Somalia theatre blast – Al Jazeera English
Al-Shabab rebels have claimed responsibility for an explosion at Somalia’s newly reopened national theatre in Mogadishu that killed at least four people, including two of the country’s top sports officials. Abdirahman Omar Osman, a senior adviser to the Somali prime minister, told Al Jazeera that at least four people were killed and dozens wounded in [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on April 4, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/04/04/officials-killed-in-somalia-theatre-blast-al-jazeera-english/
2 American officers killed in Afghan ministry – CNN.com
Kabul (CNN) — The Taliban claimed responsibility for an attack Saturday inside the Afghan interior ministry that killed at least two American officers. NATO and Afghan officials reported the deaths of two American officers inside the ministry in Kabul, prompting Gen. John Allen to order all military advisers with the International Security Assistance Force to [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on February 25, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/02/25/2-american-officers-killed-in-afghan-ministry-cnn-com/
Dow Pierces 13000 – WSJ.com
By CHRISTIAN BERTHELSEN And TOMI KILGORE U.S. stocks rose in a choppy session, briefly sending the Dow above the 13000 level. Stocks rose as the market opened as investors responded to news that a bailout deal has been reached for Greece, fell into negative territory and then began a steady march to the 13000 mark. [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on February 21, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/02/21/dow-pierces-13000-wsj-com/
BBC News – US marine in Haditha case ‘should serve no time’
Absolutely horrific, despicable, inexcusable, and outrageous. I am just getting started – but there’s some time needed to collect my thoughts before fully speaking on such a tragedy which has been compounded by this plea deal. A US marine who admitted charges linked to the killing of 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians in 2005 should face [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on January 24, 2012
http://evantrowbridge.com/2012/01/24/bbc-news-us-marine-in-haditha-case-should-serve-no-time/
BBC News – China and Russia veto UN resolution condemning Syria
Shameful. Deplorable. Yet, so predictable. China and Russia have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria over its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The European-drafted resolution had been watered down to try to avoid the vetoes, dropping a direct reference to sanctions against Damascus. But Moscow and Beijing said the draft contained no provision against [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on October 4, 2011
http://evantrowbridge.com/2011/10/04/bbc-news-china-and-russia-veto-un-resolution-condemning-syria/
Israel okays new buildings in east Jerusalem – Al Jazeera English
So let me get this straight: Palestine desiring the dignity of statehood disrupts the peace process BUT Israel construction 1100 more housing units doesn’t? Israel, along with its allies, which includes the United States, continues to disrespect and denigrate the people of Palestine arguing against its statehood under the guise of ‘interference with the [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on September 27, 2011
http://evantrowbridge.com/2011/09/27/israel-okays-new-buildings-in-east-jerusalem-al-jazeera-english/
Poverty rate rises as incomes decline
Dear Congress, enough of the hollow rhetoric. When will the resounding sacrifice actually begin to be shared? Because, as the figures display, it is the disappearing middle class and rising poor that are bearing the financial burden of this economic crisis. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Amid a still struggling economy, more people in [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on September 13, 2011
http://evantrowbridge.com/2011/09/13/poverty-rate-rises-as-incomes-decline/
Brookline group: Wave bye to Pledge of Allegiance in school – BostonHerald.com
Can we say goodbye to these people? Seriously, if only America were an island and we could vote them off… Jeff Probst, CBS, let’s make this primetime gold. In all seriousness the concept itself does not deeply “offend” me. However, the desires to ban the pledge are largely hollow and purposeless. Casting aside the conspiracy [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on September 8, 2011
http://evantrowbridge.com/2011/09/08/brookline-group-wave-bye-to-pledge-of-allegiance-in-school-bostonherald-com/
BBC News – Saudi Arabia withdraws ambassador from Syria
Who thought Saudi Arabia would be the first nation to take the first significant stand against Syria? Seriously. Anyone? They’re certainly not a beacon for human rights, but at this point I think nearly any nation willing to stand against the Syrian savagery is to be welcomed. Saudi Arabia says it is withdrawing its ambassador [...]
Posted by Evan Trowbridge on August 7, 2011
http://evantrowbridge.com/2011/08/07/bbc-news-saudi-arabia-withdraws-ambassador-from-syria/
