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Today's lead stories:
Campaigns Begin over Nomination to Replace Sandra Day O'Connor
Indian Government Bracing for Nationwide Protests
Massive Protests Continue on the Eve of G8 Summit
Iraqis Extremely Dependent on Food Ration System
Voice in the Wilderness Back in Court
Janitors in Colorado Fight for Better Working Conditions
FSRN Headlines
Thai officials say thousands of teachers and residents are
fleeing the country's far south because of almost daily violence.
Since last January, more than 700 people have been killed
indiscriminantly in that region. From Bangkok, Doualy Xaykauthao
reports.
A series of social cleansing crimes have swept through the
highlands of Guatemala. Jill Replogle reports from Guatemala.
A last minute executive session has been convenved in Brazil
to discuss how to clear the country of a bribery scandal that
has plagued Brazil's political landscape. Natalia Viana has
more from Sao Paulo.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon demands that right -wing
protestors NOT disrupt the evacuation plan for Gaza, which
he says will be carried out. Meanwhile, Israel and the Palestinian
Authority agree on a route connecting Gaza to the West Bank.
Manar Jibreen reports.
As many around the United States celebrated the fourth of
July, about 200 people gathered in Manhattan yesterday morning
to challenge America's definition of Independence. They said
torture is un-American and demanded the closing of the U.S.
prison at Guantanamo, Cuba. Melinda Tuhus reports.
Under the political party, Forces for the Defense of Democracy,
the majority Hutu party won a majority in the national assembly
elections in Burundi. This is the latest election in a series
this year that will restore a democratic government and CHOOSE
a President. Burundi has undergone 12 years of civil war between
the Tutsi rebels and the Hutu, which resulted in more than
300,000 deaths. For the first time since 1962, the Hutu majority
has reclaimed a political majority from the Tustsi minority.
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Campaigns Begin over Nomination to Replace Sandra
Day O'Connor (4:09)
The retirement of Sandra Day O'Connor from the Supreme Court
now gives President Bush his first opportunity to nominate
a new judge to sit on the most powerful bench in the country,
sparking off campaigns from both the left and right that could
cost over $100 million. Because O'Connor was considered the
one swing vote in a divided court, her replacement is seen
as someone who could tip the court further to the right. The
new make up of the Supreme Court could have significant impact
on a series of upcoming cases the Court is scheduled to hear.
Mitch Jeserich reports from Washington.
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Indian Government Bracing for Nationwide Protests
(3:29)
In what Indian political parties describe as a clear signal
to derail the peace process between India and Pakistan, India
claimed today its reserve police force shot six terrorists
trying to enter Ayodhya, a disputed religious site in North
India. The Government is now gearing up for a nationwide protest
by the right wing Hindu parties over the next few days. In
the past, such protests have resulted in violence. FSRN Correspondent
Binu Alex has more.
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Massive Protests Continue on the Eve of G8 Summit
(3:24)
Tensions remain high in Scotland on the eve of the G8 summit
after yesterday's street carnival ended with clashes between
protesters and riot police, resulting in over sixty arrests
and dozens of demonstrators wounded. While the authorities
and the mainstream press blame anarchist groups for the violence,
protesters and onlookers suggest that heavy handed police
tactics were equally responsible. In Scotland, Tom Allan has
more.
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Iraqis Extremely Dependent on Food Ration System
(2:27)
In 1995, Iraqis started using food ration coupons, given
by the Saddam Hussein administration, to survive through the
UN sanctions. When the war began, the food rations were suspended
for six months, and then restarted by the Iraqi Government
council. As Bob Sanders reports, today, with 65 percent unemployment,
the Iraqi people are extremely dependent on this food ration
system.
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Voice in the Wilderness Back in Court (2:06)
Voices in the Wilderness, which was formed in 1996 to non
violently challenge sanctions imposed by the U.S. against
Iraq, is facing their latest court battle with the U.S. Department
of the Treasury concerning distributing medicine to Iraqis
during the sanction period. More than one year has passed
since their last court hearing, on Wednesday the judge will
hear arguments from both sides. Selina Musuta reports from
DC.
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Janitors in Colorado Fight for Better Working Conditions
(2:31)
The national Justice for Janitors movement has been fighting
for better working conditions for janitors. Often non English
speaking immigrant workers, janitors are frequently paid below
minimum wage without any benefits. The Service Employees International
Union, or SEIU, has been using its Justice for Janitors campaign
to win better working conditions for janitors across the country.
Last week, SEIU members gathered in Louisville Colorado to
fight another battle against a company they accuse of exploiting
its workers. FSRN's Maeve Conran has more.
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