Attorney, family to do mission work in Pakistan Nov 23, 2009
He's been begged, yelled at and repeatedly reminded of the worsening violence in Pakistan. Finally, his friends knew they had to give up their arguments. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pakistan to US: Don't surge in Afghanistan, talk to Taliban Nov 23, 2009
It's just one example of how Pakistan, a critical US ally in the struggle against Islamist extremists and a major recipient of American military aid, continues to deal differently with the violence that threatens not only the US-backed government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, but also impoverished, nuclear-armed Pakistan. The two countries' divergent views of the threat posed by Islamist extremists, and the Obama administration's efforts to press Pakistan to move against groups that menace... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Israel air strikes in Gaza: Will Hamas rocket truce hold? Nov 23, 2009
But despite Hamas' Saturday announcement that the rocket attacks will temporarily stop, locals fear this morning's attacks and the more recent tit-for-tat violence may be reaching last year's pre-war levels. In September, the Israeli military carried out its first targeted assassination since the war when an unmanned drone struck a vehicle carrying Islamic Jihad militants near Gaza's eastern border. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Daycare may double TV time for young children, study finds Nov 23, 2009
His growing body of research has included studies of baby DVD products, interactive play and influence on language acquisition, screen violence and aggressive behavior in young children, screen time and attentional disorders, and screen time and language acquisition. About Seattle Children's Research Institute. (EurekAlert!)
Asylum seekers injured in Christmas Island riot Nov 23, 2009
He said it was too soon to say what triggered the violence. The trouble began about 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 23, 2009
At least, let us feel we've done something," says Broberg, 26, a U.S. Army reservist who was based in Taji in 2004 and now attends UW-Milwaukee. In recent weeks, debate over the war has receded as voters focus on the economy as the top issue of the campaign, according to exit polls from various primaries. But that doesn't mean the war doesn't still weigh heavily on voters, especially in Wisconsin. Since the war began in March 2003, thousands of Wisconsin troops, including Quillen and Broberg,... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
The live export industry cares about its animals Nov 23, 2009
This is how the violence to kangaroos is being justified too. They are just an "industry" rather than sentient native animals that we should love as our national symbols. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Nov 23, 2009
CHARLES TAYLOR CHARGES Acts of terrorism (WC) Murder (CAH) Violence to life, in particular murder (WC) Rape (CAH) Sexual slavery and violence (CAH) Outrages upon personal dignity (WC) Violence to life, in particular cruel treatment (WC) Other inhumane acts (CAH) Use of child soldiers (VHL) Enslavement (CAH) Pillage (WC) CAH: Crime against humanity WC: War crime VIHL: Violation of international humanitarian law ... The charges include terrorising the civilian population, murder, sexual violence,... (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Thanks for the memories of radio Nov 23, 2009
Except for sporadic violence and crude rocketing, the Palestinians have not done so. Their president, Mahmoud Abbas, has renounced violence, and Hamas has repeatedly offered a long-term renewable truce in exchange for an end to the occupation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
House to Consider Abortion Anesthesia Bill Nov 23, 2009
Under Republican control, Congress passed a ban on the late-term abortion method called "partial birth" abortion by its foes and passed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, which increased penalties for crimes that harm a fetus. At first blush, the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act would seem to be anathema to abortion rights groups. (Yahoo News -- Abortion Rights Debate)
Safety already on Olympia agenda Nov 23, 2009
Though school violence is rare in Washington, the fatal shooting at Foss High School in Tacoma likely will spur lawmakers to act during the upcoming legislative session ... While gun violence is still rare in Washington public schools, there have been notable exceptions. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Shots ring out at Western Nov 23, 2009
She said the incident was more about street violence spilling over into the school's parking lot than an issue directly related to school safety. That sentiment was echoed by Principal Pearl Morgan, who oversees the school of about 2,300 students. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Detainees separated after Christmas Island brawl Nov 23, 2009
By the time the violence had subsided, 37 asylum seekers had been injured at the offshore detention facility. Some guards suffered minor injuries while breaking up the fight, and several detainees required hospitalisation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Political Fallout of Egypt's Soccer War Nov 23, 2009
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry summoned the Algerian ambassador in Cairo last week to hear complaints about violence against Egyptians and Egyptian businesses in Algiers; and Algeria slapped Egyptian telecommunications giant Orascom Telecom with a $596. 6 million bill for outstanding taxes, sending Orascom shares a popular Middle East stock tumbling. (Time.com)
Prosecutor: '... We will seek an adult-like punishment' Nov 23, 2009
Green argued that Rice's testimony provided information to help the court make its decision, saying it showed the violence of this crime. Rice testified that Bustamante told him she had dug two holes the Friday before the killing, and did lead authorities to Elizabeth's body. (Fulton Sun, MO)
* Thousands throng streets in Nicaragua Nov 23, 2009
We do not want violence, read one banner held up during the 6km march that culminated at the offices of the Supreme Court ... The two marches originally had been called for the same time on nearly the same route, but the risk of violence prompted the pro--government rally to be moved to the afternoon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* World News Quick Take Nov 23, 2009
Police in Northern Ireland came under attack on Saturday in a small village near the border with Ireland, the BBC reported, in an incident that will spark concerns of renewed violence in the province. Police in County Fermanagh were not immediately available for comment on the report, which said shots were fired at officers in the village of Garrison. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTER: Republicans playing same old record Nov 23, 2009
Personal attacks, insults, threats, harassment or inciting violence ... medic57 wrote on Nov 21, 2009 6:46 AM:" coonbugThe Washington Times:For the first time in his presidency, President Obama's job approval rating has slipped to 45 percent and congress rating is 14 percent in the Gallup Polls daily tracking survey. The secret service and intelligence say that the threat of harm toward this man and his family is 400% higher than any other president in our history.Well hell, anyone who didn't... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
* News-in-motion draws criticism Nov 23, 2009
APPLE DAILY: The newspapers new online feature animates stories of crime and domestic violence ... However, the Apple Daily uses the technique mostly on news about domestic violence or sexual assault cases, which could add insult to victims injury, he said ... May Chen (), chairwoman of the Satellite Television Broadcasting Associations disciplinary committee, said yesterday that she had seen the clips on YouTube and was appalled by the way it handles coverage of sexual abuse or... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Al-Shabab 'captures Somali town' Nov 23, 2009
They say a large number of people have fled their homes in fear of violence. Reports say a non-governmental organisation has shut its offices and stopped all essential work in the area. (BBC News -- Africa)
Police identify man in fatal shooting in Oregon Nov 23, 2009
"It appears that this victim had no connection to the suspect in this case, and it appears to be a random act of extreme violence," the police said in a statement. Le Gore was rushed to the hospital, where he died. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Timeline: Ayodhya crisis Nov 23, 2009
1853: First recorded incidents of religious violence at the site. 1859: British colonial administration erects a fence to separate the places of worship, allowing the inner court to be used by Muslims and the outer court by Hindus. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Diamond Towns of America talk up positive points of Muscatine Nov 23, 2009
School violence in a district where only 18. 5 percent of Muscatine High School graduates go on to college. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Students surrender occupied building Nov 23, 2009
"I was watching a video monitor and the students were all filing out and there didn't appear to be any violence, there was absolutely no altercation," Shiller said. "I think the police were not part of the problem, they were part of the solution in ending this.". (CNN)
Kabul capital Nov 23, 2009
It is hard to imagine anyone wanting to live or invest in a city wracked with violence, but the capital of Afghanistan is experiencing a boom in real estate prices which defies the downward trend for property in many other parts of the world. According to local estate agents, prices in some parts of Kabul have risen by 75% in the past year. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Clashes at Australia refugee camp Nov 23, 2009
Immigration authorities on Christmas Island are investigating what caused the outbreak of violence, and Afghan and Sri Lankan inmates have been temporarily segregated as a precaution. Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans said there had been increased tensions in the camp, particularly among the Sri Lankan refugees after some were ruled not to be genuine asylum seekers and were returned home. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Portland's Mean Streets--Stumptown ... Nov 23, 2009
The moments of physical violence feel real and visceral. The story s color scheme seems constanty muted. (Suite101.com)
Pitt grad receives Rhodes scholarship Nov 23, 2009
And in Zambia, she took the personal histories of people who had survived unspeakable acts of violence only to be stuck in limbo, sometimes for decades, in a refugee camp. At Oxford, she plans to study forced migration and evidence-based social intervention. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Community watch effort needs more helpVolunteers needed in several neighborhoods Nov 23, 2009
The police department and city officials hoped to turn the summer s violence into a positive by increasing community interest and awareness in safety issues. The city hopes to establish watch groups in the Pelican City, Roosevelt, Ferndale, North Hills and Pacific Terrace neighborhoods, among others. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Football: Iraq suspended by FIFA Nov 22, 2009
Iraqi soccer has come a long way since the days of Saddam Hussein, when Hussein's son, Uday, was president of the Iraqi Olympic Committee and regularly threatened players with physical violence and torture if they played poorly. The national soccer team has continued playing, however, and has been viewed as something that has united Iraqis across sectarian lines. (CNN -- International)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2009
"The recession is inflicting a further hit, with many states imposing budget cuts that affect child welfare programs. Abuse deaths are up sharply in some areas authorities in Nevada's Clark County, home to Las Vegas, have tallied 37 abuse deaths so far this year, compared to 18 in all of 2008.Every Child Matters is releasing a report Wednesday, a day ahead of the two-day child abuse conference, contending that inadequate resources are stretching state child-protection agencies too thin to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Violence breaks out in East Timor Nov 22, 2009
Violence has broken out in several areas of East Timor, a day after independence hero Xanana Gusmao was named as the new prime minister ... But Mr Ramos-Horta urged Fretilin supporters not to turn to violence. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Homes burnt in E Timor violence Nov 22, 2009
There has been sporadic violence since Mr Gusmao was named PM ... The worst violence was in Viqueque and Baucau in the east, both strongholds of former ruling party Fretilin ... There have been outbreaks of violence all week, mainly in the capital, Dili as well as in Viqueque and Baucau. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Votes counted in East Timor poll Nov 22, 2009
Clashes last summer between rival military factions resulted in street violence that left 30 people dead. High turnout. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Read the story Nov 22, 2009
An American official with access to the top secret e-mails that Hasan also asked Awlaki, an American-born cleric who has encouraged violence against U.S. soldiers through his Web site, when it's appropriate to conduct jihad and whether killing innocent people was permissible. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Evening News)
LETTER: Republicans playing same old record Nov 22, 2009
Personal attacks, insults, threats, harassment or inciting violence ... medic57 wrote on Nov 21, 2009 6:46 AM:" coonbugThe Washington Times:For the first time in his presidency, President Obama's job approval rating has slipped to 45 percent and congress rating is 14 percent in the Gallup Polls daily tracking survey. The secret service and intelligence say that the threat of harm toward this man and his family is 400% higher than any other president in our history.Well hell, anyone who didn't... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wendy Murphy: We should consider law compelling bystanders to act when they witness a crime Nov 22, 2009
In other words, it matters that lawmakers reduce to writing that we want bystanders to help law enforcement prevent serious violence. Naysayers will insist that the heavy hand of law is not the answer and that we should use education to inspire folks to give enough of a damn about a 15-year-old girl being gang raped, we won t need the threat of incarceration to compel someone to call 911. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Fired therapist: Stressed Marines get shoddy care Nov 22, 2009
Manion said the clinic had no procedures for committing outburst-prone Marines for more intensive psychiatric care, and no safeguards for protecting therapists from violence. Rep. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Click to read:Sri Lanka to Release 136,000 War Refugees Nov 22, 2009
An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people were killed in the violence. By Associated Press Writer Eranga Jayawardena. (CBS News)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 22, 2009
Information on EPIC's domestic violence and privacy project ... These standards effectively create a national ID with serious implications for domestic violence survivors ... Privacy affecting provisions of the Violence Against Women Act. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 22, 2009
After an ADL report says Beck may foment violence, I visit racist Web sites to see if their denizens are listening By Alexander Zaitchik. Pressured from both sides, will a poll-wary Sen. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Drug war in Mexico attracts new blood Nov 22, 2009
And it highlights a disturbing trend: As drug violence seeps deeper into Mexican society, women are taking a more hands-on role ... Drug violence that preys on women, in a patriarchal, macho society such as that of Sinaloa, has become an urgent problem in the past year, which has seen more killings than ever, said Margarita Urias, head of the Sinaloa Institute for Women. (Boston Globe)
US city turns to military strategy for help in stopping gang warfare Nov 22, 2009
Salinas officials stage a surge as violence soars ... Instant respect is accorded any inmate tattooed with the words Salad Bowl or Salis - gang shorthand for a city now defined by eruptions of violence. (Boston Globe)
State prison assault data fuel debate Nov 22, 2009
The figures appeared to bolster an argument by the Department of Correction that a recent spate of violence at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley stemmed from the new prisoners and not from the Patrick administration s controversial decision to start double-bunking inmates in some cells starting in January, which has been the target of intense criticism by correctional officers and advocates for prisoners ... They re incomplete, and they underestimate the level of violence, Walker... (Boston Globe)
US suspects could face life sentences Nov 22, 2009
Prosecutors said Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito should be convicted of murder and sexual violence for the 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher. They deny wrongdoing. (Boston Globe)
Rocket hits luxury hotel in Kabul, 4 wounded Nov 22, 2009
Violence in Afghanistan is at its worst levels since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001. The Islamist militants have spread their insurgency from the south and east of the country into previously peaceful areas. (AlertNet)
Amanda Knox to Jury: Charges Pure Fantasy Nov 22, 2009
Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini asked a jury in Perugia to convict Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito on charges of murder and sexual violence for their alleged role in the 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher ... Question2: Why would a young student with no history of trouble let alone violence commit brutal murder. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Mail to Radical Imam: 'I Can't Wait to Join You' in the Afterlife Nov 22, 2009
Investigators have said e-mails between Hasan and the imam did not advocate or threaten violence. After the shootings, al-Awlaki's Web site praised Hasan as a hero. (Fox News)
Hasan, his victims are all casualties of war Nov 22, 2009
Six thousand of our soldiers a year commit suicide and sometimes murder and suicide because they cannot live with their acts of violence against innocent civilians in the countries they occupy. Major Hasan spent years counseling soldiers who live with their acts of violence against innocents and hopefully helped some. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Klamath County leaders talk about crime Nov 22, 2009
He said area violence has often been a product of an ethnic chasm between Native Americans and Caucasians that has subsided ... Those steps, he said, include the still-under way development of a community watch groups, curfew enforcement and a zero-tolerance approach to teen violence ... She said a summer stretch of violence caused consternation among area officials and residents, but a deeper look at the victims helps relieve some of the concern. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Knox prosecutors seek life term Nov 22, 2009
Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini asked a jury in Perugia to convict Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito on charges of murder and sexual violence ... Mr Mignini said Miss Knox "harboured hatred" for the Briton and was the driving force behind a drug-fuelled sexual assault against her that became "an unstoppable crescendo of violence" ... "The murder and the sexual violence were carried out for futile reasons. Meredith will never come back," he said. (BBC News -- UK)
Abuse victims strain open shelter space Nov 22, 2009
The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh has had an unprecedented spike this year in what they call "turnaways" -- victims of intimate partner violence who are denied a place in the 36-bed Oakland facility for lack of room ... Officials have been scrambling to find beds at other domestic violence or homeless shelters in the region, she said, but very often the women who call are told to try again the next day ... According to the 2008 National Census of Domestic Violence Services,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Andre Ward vs Mikkel Kessler: Fight... Nov 22, 2009
Jabs to the body, hooks upstairs and straight rights (or lefts, depending on Ward's stance; he switched back and forth all night) laid violence on Kessler. Ward's head got in its fair share of work too. (Suite101.com)
Once a rebel, Skando finds cause close to his heart Nov 22, 2009
One recently learned his brother would be jailed for 19 years - without parole - for gang-related violence. They arrived at Concord Oval on Thursday to hear from Skandalis as part of 'Macquarie Fields Finding Jobs, Changing Lives' program, an initiative by jobs services provider Max Employment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Resort island reels after deadly attack Nov 22, 2009
The security we take for granted in our island homes has been broken by this senseless act of violence ... Saipan officials feared the violence would lead to a drop in tourism, which has already suffered because of the sagging global economy ... The security we take for granted in our island homes has been broken by this senseless act of violence, Saipan Congressman Gregorio Sablan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Life Sentence Requested in Amanda Knox Case Nov 22, 2009
In their closing arguments, prosecutors said Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito should be convicted on charges of murder and sexual violence for the 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher ... "The murder and the sexual violence were carried out for futile reasons," Mignini said. (Time.com)
In Central America, Coups Still Trump Change Nov 22, 2009
Thanks in large part to exploding gang violence and useless justice systems, Central America has seen 79,000 murders in the past six years, more than the 75,000 people killed in El Salvador's 1980-1992 civil war or the 50,000 killed in Nicaragua's 1980-1990 contra war. To be sure, Central America has shed some of its banana-republic baggage. (Time.com)
Safety already on Olympia agenda Nov 22, 2009
Though school violence is rare in Washington, the fatal shooting at Foss High School in Tacoma likely will spur lawmakers to act during the upcoming legislative session ... While gun violence is still rare in Washington public schools, there have been notable exceptions. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Shots ring out at Western Nov 22, 2009
She said the incident was more about street violence spilling over into the school's parking lot than an issue directly related to school safety. That sentiment was echoed by Principal Pearl Morgan, who oversees the school of about 2,300 students. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Italy asks for life in prison for U.S. woman in murder trial Nov 22, 2009
In their closing arguments, prosecutors said Amanda Knox and Italian Raffaele Sollecito should be convicted on charges of murder and sexual violence for the 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher ... "The murder and the sexual violence were carried out for futile reasons," Mignini said. (Florida Today)
Egypt leader enters football row Nov 22, 2009
The dispute was triggered by violence following football World Cup qualifying matches between the two north African Arab nations ... The governing body of world football, Fifa, is investigating the violence ... Although he did not mention Algeria by name, our correspondent says it was clear he was referring to the row that has occurred following violence that spilled over following the matches on 14 and 18 November. (BBC News -- Africa)
Gunman's assault stuns resort island of Saipan Nov 22, 2009
The violence claimed the lives of two men, a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, all residents of the U.S. commonwealth, Public Safety spokesman Jason Tarkong said. Five South Korean tourists, including a boy and a girl, and a 4-year-old local girl were among the six people wounded. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2 bomb blasts leave 7 dead, 52 wounded in India Nov 22, 2009
More than 10,000 people have died in separatist violence over the past decade ... The ULFA has spurned the Indian government's offer to hold talks with them on condition that the group give up violence. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Fresno talks target health issues Nov 22, 2009
Hundreds gathered Saturday in a downtown Fresno school to talk about how to reduce childhood obesity, cut youth violence, boost school attendance and promote health in some of the city's most troubled neighborhoods ... "Many young people who live in these neighborhoods have been affected by poverty, unemployment, broken families, drug abuse and gang violence," said Mai Der Vang, youth media director of The kNOw, a program to help Fresno's young people tell their stories in venues such as... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local briefs: Man cleared of murder in killing of teenager Nov 22, 2009
The Fresno area is one of 14 in California selected for a community-led effort to improve neighborhoods, promote health coverage for children, increase school attendance and reduce childhood obesity and youth violence. The California Endowment is a private health foundation that provides grants to community-based organizations throughout California. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
