Sunday, December 30, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Benazir Bhutto Assasinated
Former Pakistani Prime Minister remembered for devotion to democracy and the people of Pakistan (2:56 min.)
Just Hours Before Her Death, Benazir Bhutto Expressed Concerns About Curbing Extremism
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Pope Calls for End of Conflict in World's Crisis Zones
By Sabina CastelfrancoRome
25 December 2007
Pope Benedict XVI has used his traditional Christmas day message to appeal for an end to the bloody conflicts in Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere around the world. Thousands turned out to hear his words in Saint Peter's Square. Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome.READ MORE>>>>
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis, by Bill Moyers
This is the full length 90 min. version of Bill Moyer's 1987 scathing critique of the criminal subterfuge carried out by the Executive Branch of the United States Government to carry out operations which are clearly contrary to the wishes and values of the American people. The ability to exercise this power with impunity is facilitated by the National Security Act of 1947. The thrust of the exposé is the Iran-Contra arms and drug-running operations which flooded the streets of our nation with crack cocaine. The significance of the documentary is probably greater today in 2007 than it was when it was made. We now have a situation in which these same forces have committed the most egregious terrorist attack on US soil and have declared a fraudulent so-called "War on Terror". The ruling regime in the US who have conducted the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, are now banging the war drum against Iran. We have the PATRIOT act which has stripped us of many of our basic civil rights justified by the terror of 9/11 which is their own doing.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Egypt puts King Tut on public display
LUXOR, Egypt - King Tut's buck-toothed face was unveiled Sunday for the first time in public — more than 3,000 years after the youngest and most famous pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt was shrouded in linen and buried in his golden underground tomb.
Archeologists carefully lifted the fragile mummy out of a quartz sarcophagus decorated with stone-carved protective goddesses, momentarily pulling aside a beige covering to reveal a leathery black body.Read More>>>
King Tuts's Final Secret
What Are Germs?
Know the History on Germs:
Archeologists carefully lifted the fragile mummy out of a quartz sarcophagus decorated with stone-carved protective goddesses, momentarily pulling aside a beige covering to reveal a leathery black body.Read More>>>
King Tuts's Final Secret
What Are Germs?
Know the History on Germs:
Monday, October 8, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
News In Pictures:The Monk's Power
The News In Pictures: Burma's junta cracks down on monks
First Posted September 26,2007
First Posted September 26,2007
Monk's Revolt for Demoracy
People's Power: Monk's Revolt for Democracy (Myanmar)
Description: Myanmar (formerly known as Burma,the Golden Land)
"We are one with the democratic world in calling for peace and freedom in Burma. We strongly support the pro-democracy movement in Burma. Free Burma Now!" from The Mindanao Examiner
Watch & hear Jim Carrey calls for people to support the world's only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi. He also decries Burma's military regime for recruiting more child soldiers than any other country in the world, destroying 3,000 villages in eastern Burma, and forcing 1.5 million refugees to flee. He appeals to viewers to join two organizations
Description: Myanmar (formerly known as Burma,the Golden Land)
"We are one with the democratic world in calling for peace and freedom in Burma. We strongly support the pro-democracy movement in Burma. Free Burma Now!" from The Mindanao Examiner
Watch & hear Jim Carrey calls for people to support the world's only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi. He also decries Burma's military regime for recruiting more child soldiers than any other country in the world, destroying 3,000 villages in eastern Burma, and forcing 1.5 million refugees to flee. He appeals to viewers to join two organizations
Myanmar, The Golden Land
Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, is one of the few truly original travel experiences remaining in this much travelled world.» Decades of social and economic isolation have preserved here many of the traditional features, physical and cultural, which have been lost in other Asian countries.
Myanmar is a captivating travel destination - for its diversity of sightseeing, for the wealth of cultural and scenic attractions it can offer and, above all, for the warmth and friendliness of its charming people. English is spoken quite widely, especially in cities and by older people. Early civilisation in Myanmar dates back to the 5th Century and reached its peak of power and creativity in the 11-15th Centuries. The country is blessed by nature with great geophysical diversity, with scenery varying from the vast central agricultural plains, to snow capped mountains in the far north. The Shan States feature cool and verdant hills, while the long coastline offers endless golden beaches still to be opened up for tourism. From north to south flows the majestic Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy), one of the world's greatest rivers and source of agricultural wealth to millions. Potentially, Myanmar is one of the region's richest economies, with every type of natural resource. Tourism is seen as being one of the greatest opportunities for development, but, for now, the numbers of tourist are few.
Much of the country's attraction is in its history and artistic culture. Myanmar lies at the meeting point of two of the world's great civilisations, China and India, but it blends both of these influences with its own very special local characteristics. The people have preserved traditional values, and are deeply devout in their religion, with a close-knit family system and respect for elders still powerfully observed. Myanmar people are fun loving and festivals from the centre of Myanmar social life, with each month having its own festive occasion. Myanmar people are also known for their sense of hospitality and friendliness to visitors.
Myanmar is a captivating travel destination - for its diversity of sightseeing, for the wealth of cultural and scenic attractions it can offer and, above all, for the warmth and friendliness of its charming people. English is spoken quite widely, especially in cities and by older people. Early civilisation in Myanmar dates back to the 5th Century and reached its peak of power and creativity in the 11-15th Centuries. The country is blessed by nature with great geophysical diversity, with scenery varying from the vast central agricultural plains, to snow capped mountains in the far north. The Shan States feature cool and verdant hills, while the long coastline offers endless golden beaches still to be opened up for tourism. From north to south flows the majestic Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy), one of the world's greatest rivers and source of agricultural wealth to millions. Potentially, Myanmar is one of the region's richest economies, with every type of natural resource. Tourism is seen as being one of the greatest opportunities for development, but, for now, the numbers of tourist are few.
Much of the country's attraction is in its history and artistic culture. Myanmar lies at the meeting point of two of the world's great civilisations, China and India, but it blends both of these influences with its own very special local characteristics. The people have preserved traditional values, and are deeply devout in their religion, with a close-knit family system and respect for elders still powerfully observed. Myanmar people are fun loving and festivals from the centre of Myanmar social life, with each month having its own festive occasion. Myanmar people are also known for their sense of hospitality and friendliness to visitors.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Inside Story
Frost over the World (Myanmar 28 September 2007)
Sir David Frost talks to Zoya Phan, an exile from Myanmar, formerly knowns as Burma, and Razali Ismael, former UN envoy to the country, about the current violence and why the people are agitating for change.
Deserters leave Myanmar army
One of the many concerns with the violence in Myanmar is a potential flood of refugees into neighbouring Thailand, one of the main access points being Mae Sot. In fact there are many people from Myanmar already living here. David Hawkins spoke to two former soldiers who recently deserted from the Myanmar army.
Myanmar protests - 27 Sept 07 - Part 1
Can the protests bring change to Myanmar? What can the international community do?
Myanmar protests - 27 Sept 07 - Part 2
Can the protests bring change to Myanmar? What can the international community do?
Sir David Frost talks to Zoya Phan, an exile from Myanmar, formerly knowns as Burma, and Razali Ismael, former UN envoy to the country, about the current violence and why the people are agitating for change.
Deserters leave Myanmar army
One of the many concerns with the violence in Myanmar is a potential flood of refugees into neighbouring Thailand, one of the main access points being Mae Sot. In fact there are many people from Myanmar already living here. David Hawkins spoke to two former soldiers who recently deserted from the Myanmar army.
Myanmar protests - 27 Sept 07 - Part 1
Can the protests bring change to Myanmar? What can the international community do?
Myanmar protests - 27 Sept 07 - Part 2
Can the protests bring change to Myanmar? What can the international community do?
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