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Heat wave blankets the US (June 2012)
Heat wave blankets the US (June 2012)
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June 20th 2012 Summer brought 90-degree temperatures, setting record highs in Burlington, Vt., New York and Newark, NJ NBC's Anne Thompson reports. Related article
Leroy Chiao on Shenzhou 9
Leroy Chiao on Shenzhou 9
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Miles O'Brien interviews former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao about China's Shenzhou 9 mission (transcript is here: milesobrien.com Chiao is one of the first people of Chinese descent (his parents emigrated to the US) to fly in space. He is a hero in China as a result - and has deep understanding of the Chinese space program. Related article
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi takes a symbolic oath in Tahrir Square
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi takes a symbolic oath in Tahrir Square
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Egypt's newly elected President Mohammed Morsi addressed tens of thousands of mostly Islamist supporters on Saturday in his first public speech since declaring victory in the election. Related article
Hurricane force storms batter Washington DC
Hurricane force storms batter Washington DC
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Parts of the US mid-Atlantic region have been battered by hurricane force storms, following a day of record heat. Report by Sam Datta-Paulin. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com . Subscribe to ITN News! www.youtube.com Related article
Fireworks Extravaganza Video: Hong Kong marks 15 years of Chinese rule
Fireworks Extravaganza Video: Hong Kong marks 15 years of Chinese rule
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A spectacular fireworks display was staged over the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on Monday evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the 23-minute fireworks spectacle began at 20:00 Monday, attracting large crowds of people. A handover ceremony was held on July 1, 1997, to mark China's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators have gathered on the streets of Hong Kong to protest against the 15th anniversary of Chinese rule. Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the city earlier, swearing in businessman CY Leung as the territory's new leader. According to different estimates, between 65000 and 400000 people gathered to protest against growing social gap and mounting real estate prices. Beijing has a "one country, two systems" policy with Hong Kong, where residents are allowed more political freedoms than the Chinese mainland. However, protesters complain that Hong Kong authorities loyal to Beijing only elect candidates chosen by the state. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark. Related article
Fireworks Extravaganza Video: Hong Kong marks 15 years of Chinese rule
Fireworks Extravaganza Video: Hong Kong marks 15 years of Chinese rule
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A spectacular fireworks display was staged over the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on Monday evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the 23-minute fireworks spectacle began at 20:00 Monday, attracting large crowds of people. A handover ceremony was held on July 1, 1997, to mark China's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators have gathered on the streets of Hong Kong to protest against the 15th anniversary of Chinese rule. Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the city earlier, swearing in businessman CY Leung as the territory's new leader. According to different estimates, between 65000 and 400000 people gathered to protest against growing social gap and mounting real estate prices. Beijing has a "one country, two systems" policy with Hong Kong, where residents are allowed more political freedoms than the Chinese mainland. However, protesters complain that Hong Kong authorities loyal to Beijing only elect candidates chosen by the state. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark. Related article
Orwellian Carbon Tax Fines Hit Australians
Orwellian Carbon Tax Fines Hit Australians
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Praised by Barack Obama as a model for the world, Australia's highly unpopular carbon tax, set to take effect from July 1st, is set to be policed by laws which forbid business owners from criticizing it for causing price rises -- with thought criminals who do so under threat of being hit with huge fines of over $1 million dollars. "SHOPS and restaurants could face fines up to $1.1 million if waiters or sales staff wrongly blame the carbon tax for price rises or exaggerate the impact," reports the Daily Telegraph. According to ACCC deputy chairman Dr Michael Schaper, the warning applies, "to comments made by staff over the phone, on the shop floor or in meetings. It also covers advertising, product labels, websites, invoices, contracts and contract negotiations." This draconian measure will be enforced by teams of "carbon cops" who roam the streets conducting snap inspections of businesses to ensure they are not making any reference to the tax. The characterization of dissent against the carbon tax as a criminal offense exemplifies how the measure passed last year goes way beyond merely forcing Australia's top 500 companies to pay an extra $23.78 per each tonne of CO2 emitted. The system will be rolled into a carbon trading system by 2015. Not only will Australians be whacked with price rises on everything from energy to food, small business owners will also be intimidated into silence when they are forced to pay out more for key supplies. Energy prices across the country <b>...</b> Related article
Kofi Annan discusses latest action on Syria.
Kofi Annan discusses latest action on Syria.
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Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan discusses the latest Syrian action group meeting. Related article
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi takes a symbolic oath in Tahrir Square
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi takes a symbolic oath in Tahrir Square
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Egypt's newly elected President Mohammed Morsi addressed tens of thousands of mostly Islamist supporters on Saturday in his first public speech since declaring victory in the election. Related article
Assad's Forces Torture, Castrate Syrian Protesters in Douma [Extremely Graphic]
Assad's Forces Torture, Castrate Syrian Protesters in Douma [Extremely Graphic]
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This footage, uploaded by Syrian democracy activists on 20 June 2012. Several men as young as 15 years old who had been reported missing the previous day were found dead along the ِAbd al-Nafi' road. Their bodies show signs of extreme torture. Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad are believed responsible. Related article
Bethlehem wins UNESCO heritage status.
Bethlehem wins UNESCO heritage status.
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Large numbers of people flocked to the holy town of Bethlehem to celebrate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's acceptance to list the Church of Nativity as a world heritage site. As part of the celebrations, there were tours of the old city of Bethlehem, where locals explained the political situation of the holy city alongside teaching tourists the effects of the Israeli occupation from the Intifada to now. It is these neighboring towns that are heavily affected by the occupation. They are surrounded by a steel and concrete wall and illegal Israeli settlements, which restrict the economic growth of the town alongside reducing access to health and education services. Although membership of the UNESCO is a cultural move, analysts say this is a political move to put Palestine back on the political agenda, following its failure to gain a seat at the UN. UNESCO angered both the US and Israel when it became the first UN body to accept Palestine as a member state last year, which lead to the US withdrawing millions of dollars of funding to the UN agency. However, the recognition of Palestine as a state under UNESCO is the first time Palestine has gained international recognition to exercise its sovereign, cultural and historic right as a nation to their land. Although it has drawn fierce criticism by both the US and Israel, the approval by UNESCO will assure both the protection and funding of the Church of Nativity by the UN. Related article
Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires
Weekly Address: An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires
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President Obama speaks to the American people from Colorado, where he toured areas impacted by the devastating Waldo Canyon fire, met with affected families, and thanked firefighters, first responders, and volunteers. Related article
Syrian president agrees to Russian-led peace talks
Syrian president agrees to Russian-led peace talks
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After several months of violence between anti-government rebels and Bashar al-Assad's government, the first step to peace has been taken. This weekend Syria made headlines when China and Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to replace the current government. Many criticized the two countries for the veto but now Russia has influenced al-Assad to meet with the anti-government leaders in Moscow. According to some reports, the head of the Syrian National Council has rejected the Moscow invitation and will only talk until al-Assad steps down. Marina Portnaya, RT correspondent, gives us the latest on the Syrian peace talks. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com Related article
Japan starts up two nuclear reactors
Japan starts up two nuclear reactors
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Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda announced that he had approved the restarting of two nuclear reactors to avoid an imminent energy crisis. All fifty of the country's reactors were shut down following the meltdown at Fukushima. Before that, atomic energy produced nearly thirty percent of Japan's electricity. Despit recent surveys showing most people in Japan want to abandon atomic energy, the prime minister said he had no choice -- parts of the country are facing a severe power shortage. After the prime minister's announcement, thousands of angry protesters gathered outside Noda's official residence to show their discontent. Ministers say the alternative to nuclear energy, fossil fuels, would drive up electricity bills, harm small businesses and still leave a severe power deficit. Noda is hoping that the promise of tougher safety measures will help avoid another Fukushima -- but many do not agree with his decision. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports. Source, credit to Aljazeera- www.aljazeera.com FAIR USE NOTICE: This video has been posted to further advance our understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, Technological, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues which constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC Section 107 for research and educational purposes. Related article