News & Politics As Spectacle
Michael Jackson has dominated news coverage since his death on June 25, the other “big story” covered by the mainstream media was the resignation of Sarah Palin.
Progress On Climate Change at G8, But More Talk Than Real Actions
Today, President Obama will chair the key talks on climate change between the G8 nations and the leaders of emerging countries such as India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and China.
Senate Adopts Border Fence, E-Verify Measures on DHS Spending Bill
The Senate debated a bill today to fund the Department of Homeland Security and the leading opponents of immigration reform (and immigration) in the Senate used the opportunity to force votes on several immigration-related measures.
G8 Summit Starts In Earthquake Affected Town
The three day G8 summit starts today in the town of Aquila. The Italian town was the epicenter of a deadly earthquake that took place last April.
Some critics view the chosen venue by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi as a publicity stunt, and as one more effort to distract attention from the lurid sex scandal that has partially compromised Berlusconi’s international standing.
Breaking: New Riots And Ethnic Violence In Chinese City Of Urumqi
Following the violence of two days ago in the Chinese region of Xinjiang that left at least 156 people dead and 800 injured (according to the Chinese police) after clashes between Muslim ethnic groups and police, new riots have erupted in Urumqi.
