Posted on August 29th 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
Here are some of the stories that should be making the headlines next week.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be holding direct talks for the first time in 20 months on Thursday, September 3. The day before the direct talks US President Barack Obama will be holding a summit with regional leaders. Even if talks are being resumed, experts and correspondents are skeptical that progress will be made, and a comprehensive peace treaty seems far away.
In Pakistan a quarter of million children are suffering from malnutrition as a result of being displaced after the floods. The UN is calling for 18 million dollars in emergency relief. Tens of thousands of children are now also at the risk of dying from waterborne diseases.
The world has been following the fate of the 33 miners trapped underground in Chile. First it was believed that the miners would have to wait until December before being rescued, but according to new reports the rescue time might be cut in half after the rescuers have come up with a plan B. Earlier this week the miners managed to send up a video showing how they were getting on in the mine.
Also in the news:
A volcano has erupted in Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra, causing thousands to be evacuated. So far there has been no reports of casualties. expect more updates during the week. Mount Sinabung has been dormant for 400 years prior to this eruption
The world of cricket has been shaken after reports that top Pakistani players had received bribes in a betting scam. The players have been questioned by police regarding three so called “no ball” delivered by players Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif in a game against England.
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Posted on August 23rd 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
These are some of the stories that may show up in the headlines in the week ahead.
Pakistan still suffers from the massive floods that have been and are continuing to plague the country. So far it has left up to 6 million homeless and affected up to 20 million.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making headlines again, after Swedish authorities on Friday evening issued an arrest warrant on rape charges. The arrest warrant was however dropped within 24 hours. Julian Assange himself has claimed that the charges were part of a “smear campaign” against him. Swedish authorities say he is still under investigation for molestation claims. Expect to hear more on this story.
Iran is taking the spotlight again, after it on Sunday unveiled a drone bomber. An unmanned smaller aircraft, which according President Ahmadinejad was meant to deter foreign enemies. The drone, was referred to as both a symbol of death to Iran’s enemies as well as “a messenger of salvation and dignity for humanity”.
The proposed Islamic center Park51 in New York, continues to be an issue of controversy in the US. The center is planned to be set up two blocks away from the northern end of what is known as “Ground Zero”, after the 9/11 attacks. The center has sparked a debate in the US on whether or not it’s location is appropriate, as some are saying that it is a insensitive to the victims of 9/11. With protesters as well as supporters of the center having taken to the streets it is quickly becoming a political issue in the US.
33 miners trapped, after a cave in Chile 17 days ago have been found out to be alive after they managed to send up a note informing people at ground level. Rescue efforts though are slow and it is expected that i may take up to a month before the miners can be reached.
Also in the news this week:
Sunday August 29 marks the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina. US president Barack Obama will be traveling to New Orleans to hold a speech in commemoration. Florida and Arizona will be holding primary elections for the US General Election in November.
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Posted on August 15th 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
Here are some of the stories coming up in the week ahead.
What is to become of the millions affected by the floods in Pakistan? UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called the floods the worst natural disaster the he had ever seen and is pleading for more foreign aid after he and President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan met this Sunday. So far up to 1600 people have killed and as many as 20 million have been left homeless. Fears are now growing of a cholera epidemic, after first the cases have been confirmed.
China held a day of mourning today for the victims in the Zhouqu Country in China’s Gansu Province, and relief efforts will be continuing after the mudslide that struck the region. At least 1,239 people have died and over 500 are a listed as missing. After new rains on Saturday in China’s Sichuan province another 38 people have gone missing.
Australia is holding its General Election and it looks to be a tight race between Labor party leader and current prime minster Julia Gillard and her Liberal opposition party leader Tony Abbot. Tony Abbot only became the leader of the opposition a couple of months ago but has quickly gained a strong following. Australians will head for the polls on Saturday, August 21.
Also coming up in the week ahead.
Japan will be publishing its official GDP figures this week, and they are expected to show a slowing growth. Some experts are guessing that they will show that China has taken over as the world second largest economy.
In Russia firefighters are continuing to battle the many wildfires in the country. So far more than 50 people have died as a result of the fires and thousands have been displaced.
Friday, August 20, marks the one year anniversary of the release of the Lockerbie bomber, and on Thursday, August 19, it will be 100 days since David Cameron took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Posted on August 12th 2010 by mikeo
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The controversy surrounding WikiLeaks’ historic release of more than 70,000 classified US military documents on the war in Afghanistan has not died down.
But one thing is certain: online data and its dissemination is changing journalism and the relationship betwen public and power.
In this special event, we ask:
- How are organisations like WikiLeaks changing the way public data is released?
- What do the Afghan War Logs mean for the mainstream media and government media relations?
- What are the legal implications of the War Logs files’ release?
Joining us on this panel are: Julian Assange, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief (via online link up); journalist, academic and freedom of expression activist Heather Brooke, whose successful campaigning led to the full release of MPs’ expenses files; media lawyer Mark Stephens of Finers, Stephens Innocent and Simon Rogers, editor of The Guardian’s Datablog.
Chaired by Paddy O’Connell, the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House.
Posted on August 8th 2010 by Heather Christie
These Headlines Will be Making the News Next Week:
President Asif Zardari is set to return to Pakistan after visiting the UK last week. Given that Pakistan is currently experiencing the worst flooding in its history, many have criticised President Zardari for leaving the country for his UK tour at all. Three million people have been displaced due to the floods and the political stakes are high for the president. In the north-west region of the country, the bulk of the relief efforts have been conducted by the neighbours of those affected as well as charities and even some people thought to have links with extreme organisations. Analysts say that Zardari is hoping that the military – rather than the government – will come under fire for failing to spearhead a comprehensive relief effort.
President Juan Manuel Santos will be inaugurated as Columbia’s next president. Santos was supported by the former – and very popular – president Alvaro Uribe. During his administration, Sanots will have to navigate the tricky waters of Columbia’s relationship with Venezuela.
On Monday, presidential elections will be held in Rwanda. There is no expectation of handover of power, and current President Paul Kagame is the above-board favourite, largely becuase Rwandan democracy leaves much to be desired. Even though health and education in the African country is run well, and tourists enjoy visiting, reports say that opponents of the regime are saying that it is increasingly diffiucult to voice concerns and criticsms of Kagame’s regime. Kagame took power after largely contributing to the end of the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
Also in the news this week:
Saudi Arabia begins to restrict the data function of Blackberrys as Saudi heads of state say they pose a ’serious’ security issue. There is fear that the power of government to snoop through any and all hand-held devices will be misused,
The EU and Canada impose sanctions on Iran, which are set to sanction all energy output except for gasoline. Analysts say that these sanctions probably will not affect the Iranian nuclear programme.
Finally:
President Obama turns 49, the US Congress adjourns for August, Russia takes over presidency of the UN security council, and North Korea’s annual Arirang mass games take place.
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Posted on August 2nd 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
Here are some of the stories that are bound to make the headlines in the week ahead.
More updates should be expected after the severe floods in north-west Pakistan. Now over 1100 people have died as a result of the floods. 30000 troops have so far joined the relief effort, but there are concerns that more rain might be on the way.
Kenyans will head to the polls on Wednesday to vote on a new constitution. The proposed constitution would mean radical changes to Kenya’s system of government. Kenya of course still being remembered for the violence that occurred during the country’s last presidential election in 2007.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is to testify in the Hague. This will be at the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. She has been asked to testify on whether or not she received a so-called blood diamond from the ex-president. She is to testify on Thursday August 5th, and the alleged incident is to have happened in 1997.
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Posted on July 25th 2010 by Heather Christie
Here are the stories that are set to make headlines in the coming week:
On Monday, the verdict of the first Cambodian war crimes trial will take place. Kaing Guek Eav – widely known as Duch – the prison chief of the infamous Khmer Rouge S-21 prison, will be sentenced. Duch is thought to be responsible for over 20,000 deaths and atrocities during the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror in Cambodia. In his closing remarks at the trial on Friday, Duch asked for his freedom, arguing that he’d already spent 10 years in prison and did not deserve incarceration. Prison S-21 was where those who were considered the worst enemies of the Khmer Rouge were sent and rarely escaped torture and subsequent death. Four other Khmer Rouge leaders face trial later this year.
The United States and South Korea will be conducting joint naval exercises off the east coast of the Korean Pennisnula. The exercises coincide with America’s announcement that it will be imposing additional sanctions against North Korea. Both North Korea and China have called the exercises a provocation and possible security threat. The exercises are widely seen as an American act of solidarity with South Korea, who recently had a ship sunk at sea by an unconfirmed party. It is widely believed, however, that North Korea was the perpetrator. These naval exercises are potentially dangerous as North Korea has a history of acts of aggression as it shot down a South Korean airplane in the late 1980s.
The first new retail bank to open its doors in 100 years will make its way to Britain’s high streets. Metro Bank aims to bring new levels of customer service to the banking industry, aiming to be friendlier, have activities on-hand for children and use technology more cleverly. Customers will also be able to open a bank account and have a debit card within minutes. Vernon Hill – the financier who has worked with both Commerce Bank in the US and Toronto Dominion Bank in Canada – is backing the new bank, which will open its first branch in Holborn, London. It is hoped that Metro Bank will increase lending and bring more competition to the banking industry.
Also in the news this week:
The controversial new Arizona immigration law will also come into effect, but due to legal proceedings between the state and the United States Department of Justice, an injunction may bar the bill from coming into effect. Also, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation will visit China, the results of the stress tests of EU Banks will be published, and the International Thermonuclear Experimental reactor will ask for more money from government to continue experimenting with nuclear fusion technology.
And finally, YouTube will crowd-source a feature length film directed by Ridley Scott. The film will show at next year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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Posted on July 18th 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
Here are some of the stories coming up in the week ahead:
After BP successfully managed to put a cap on the oil spill in the Mexican Gulf, we have been updated non-stop on developments. So far it seems to holding, but the question is if this is enough to restore faith in BP.
Violence seems to be on the up in Iraq as a series of bombings have taken place in the country. The latest bombing in Iraq happened today July 18, killing at least 43. Expect to hear more about this and about the bombing in Uganda’s capital Kampala, after Interpol have been circulating pictures of two of the suspected bombers.
UK prime minister David Cameron is planning a trip to Washington to meet with US president Barack Obama. This will be David Cameron’s first state visit to the United States.
European banks have been facing a stress test in order to examine whether they can withstand a shrinking economy and a drop in government bond values. The results from these tests are due to be released on July 23rd.
Also in the news next week:
Tuesday July 20th sees the start of an international conference in Afghanistan, hosted by the Afghan government. And Sunday July 25th will see cyclists competing on the final stage of the Tour de France.
Posted on July 11th 2010 by Johannes Ledel Karreskog
The World Cup is now over after Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the final, giving Spain its first ever World Cup title. While the final match will certainly remain in memory for some time this also opens up the news agenda for other stories. Here are some of those coming up in the week ahead.
China will be in the spotlight as it releases its yearly figures for GDP, inflation and production. With China’s increasingly important role in the global economy these figures will affect the faith put in the giant country’s economy. The figures will be released on Thursday July 15th.
France’s president Nicolas Sarkozy will be holding a live interview to the nation on Monday July 12th to address the accusations that he had received an illegal donation from the richest woman in France, Liliane Bettencourt.
Former Vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Pierre Bemba will go on trial for war crimes at the International Criminal Court on July 14th. He stands accused of three charges of war crimes and two of crimes against humanity.
Also in the news next week:
On Thursday India’s and Pakistan’s foreign ministers will be meeting and on Tuesday the Finance Ministers in the EU will convene. The US Senate will be meeting this week to vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan for Supreme Court justice.
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Posted on July 7th 2010 by wildtangent
The BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico is now the biggest oil disaster in U.S. history – but the largest oil spill in world history is actually in Nigeria. Out of the media spotlight, environmentalists say as much as 550 million gallons of oil have poured into the Niger Delta River in the past 50 years. People who live there blame Shell for ruining their land and livelihoods and the government has promised to tackle the problem – but with 80% of Nigeria’s revenue’s coming from oil and gas, will they be able to take a tough stance on big oil companies?
On Tuesday’s show Riz Kahn show on Al Jazeera, we are joined by Oronto Douglas, currently an aide to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and former lawyer on the defence team for the activist Ken Saro Wiwa, who was executed by Nigeria’s military rulers in 1995. From Alaska Rick Steiner, international marine conservationist and from Strasbourg Geert Risema, lawyer Friends of the Earth International who has filed a landmark lawsuit against Royal Dutch Shell. We will be discussing the environmental and human rights challenges facing the Niger Delta. You can join the conversation. Call in with your questions and comments at our live time of 1630 GMT. Repeats will be aired at 2130 GMT, and the next day at 0230 GMT and 1130 GMT.
Airing dates and times:
JULY 6: 16:30 GMT, 21:30 GMT
JULY 7: 02:30 GMT, 11:30 GMT
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