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Thousands protest against carbon tax in Australia
CANBERRA (BNO NEWS) — Thousands of Australians protested in front of Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday to protest against the Prime Minister’s plan to introduce a carbon tax, local… Read more
San Francisco Subway Shuts Cell Service to Foil Protest; Legal Debate Ignites (David Kravets/Threat Level)
David Kravets / Threat Level: San Francisco Subway Shuts Cell Service to Foil Protest; Legal Debate Ignites — BART workers remove a man atop a train during a protest at… Read more
Nepal’s Prime Minister postpones resignation
KATHMANDU (BNO NEWS) — Nepal’s Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on Saturday put on hold his resignation despite his pledge that he would resign if any notable progress was not… Read more
Indian activist slams police restrictions on his anti-corruption fast
NEW DELHI (BNO NEWS) — Indian activist Anna Hazare on Saturday slammed authorities for imposing restrictions on his planned fast against corruption, the Hindustan Times reported. Hazare wrote to Indian… Read more
UN warns of cholera epidemic among fleeing Somalis
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) — The United Nations on Friday warned of a growing cholera outbreak among the displaced Somalis who have arrived in the country’s capital of Mogadishu. The… Read more
Elephant census begins in Sri Lanka despite boycott
COLOMBO (BNO NEWS) — Sri Lanka has begun the country’s first census of elephants in all its national parks despite a boycott by conservationists groups, the Colombo Page reported on… Read more
Japan agrees to set up new nuclear agency under Environment Ministry
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) — Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has announced that, along with Cabinet members, they have agreed to set up a new nuclear safety agency under the country’s… Read more
Rights group urges release of Chinese activist
LONDON (BNO NEWS) — Amnesty International on Friday urged Chinese authorities to release a human rights activist detained for organizing a demonstration in support of bloggers as her trial took… Read more
EU’s Ashton: East Jerusalem housing projects threaten two-state solution
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) — The European Union’s (EU) Catherine Ashton on Friday expressed deep regret and called on Israel to end its settlement activity after Israel on Wednesday approved 1,600… Read more
UN envoy slams Israel’s plan for new housing in East Jerusalem
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) — The United Nations has said Israel’s announced plan to develop new housing units in East Jerusalem is a “provocative action” which undermines the peace process… Read more
