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Chinese envoy ends Taiwan visit amid violent protests
China always had a very contentious relationship with its neighbour Taiwan. Even after Taiwan declared itself as a independent country in 1949 after China still claims control over its erstwhile territory. The United...
BC's Olympic 2010: Terror, Mentally Ill Threaten Games
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Well DUH! As I warned time and time again in my stories on Now Public, British Columbia touted by a National magazine as a World Crime Superpower, this is a no brainer, in a province where police... China-Taiwan talks every six months
After reaching a remarkable deal on trade and tourism, China and Taiwan agree to hold high level bilateral talks every six months. "The next round of talks is expected to focus on financial co-operation and on...Peru mining law triggers protests
" Thousands of angry protesters in Peru's Tacna province have blocked the region's main road after congress approved a bill that would redirect a portion of mining royalties to neighbouring Moquegua. ...Peru eyes state of emergency; 40 wounded in clash (Updated)
As violence continues to rock four provinces in Peru, its new left leaning Prime Minister Yehude Simon is pondering over the declaration of an Emergency. According to local newspaper El Comercio, protesters at... Italy protests against Berlusconi
Crowds gathered in Rome today to protest against the government of Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's prime minister.They protested against Mr. Berlusconi taking Italy too far right and opposition said he was incapable of handling Italy's social and financial crises.This was the... Greece hit by massive strikes
Greece was hit today by a a wave of stoppages which effectively paralysed the country. Journalists, teachers, air traffic controllers and many other unions staged the action in order to protest against the... India 'to guard Somalia waters'
"India 'to guard Somalia waters' Piracy is a lucrative business with huge ransoms demanded India says it will send warships to the Gulf of Aden... Malaysia bans Hindu group
The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf)- a coalition of 30 Hindu Non-Governmental organizations advocating for minority rights in Malaysia - has been banned. The Malaysian government... MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA
"MIDEAST: HEBRON TUNNEL, HAMAS PROTESTS, THREATENS PNA (ANSAmed) - GAZA, OCTOBER 15 - There is a risk that the cooperation underway on the West Bank between Palestinian and Israeli security forces will spark a revolt by the Palestinian people against the PNA of Abu Mazen... China Protests Milk Import Bans at WTO Meeting More Milk Scandal
With another recall in the melamine contaminated milk scandal coming today, one that found unacceptable levels of melamine in chocolate candies, you would think that the Chinese officials would be offering abject... 220 views | 10 comments | 45 recommendations
Maldives heads to historic presidential poll
Asia's longest serving political leader is facing the prospect of losing his job as the President of the Maldives. The Indian Ocean tourist paradise is having its first taste of democracy with multi-party elections being held to choose a president for the next five years. The... See how Your State's Representatives voted & Switched on the Bailout Bill
You can check on how Your State's Representatives voted. On Stophousingbailout site.See how your Senators voted on the BailOut Bill.See which Representatives switched their votes in the House. Vote Switchers.2 out of 7 Representatives from Louisiana voted yes on the... St. Paul in the Hot Seat over Journalist Arrests
60,000 signatures were collected in 72 hours against the authorities who orchestrated this crackdown on free speech at the Republican National Convention. Where are the front page stories about this, though? This is... Declaring victory, tree-sitters leave redwoods
New owners of Northern California forest vow to protect older stands. Don and Doris Fisher of The Gap Inc. acquired Pacific Lumber in bankruptcy court, because they want to save the old growth trees."SCOTIA, Calif. -... 113 views | 14 comments | 39 recommendations
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