Archive for May, 2009
Wang Dan on Tiananmen in 1989: I’m proud
Wang Dan on Tiananmen in 1989: I’m proud – “‘We lost a lot but we gained a lot too… I’m proud every time I think about it,’ Wang told AFP in an interview from Taiwan.” – “Twenty years on
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Tiananmen mothers won’t let memory of their dead fade
(Communist China) Tiananmen mothers won’t let memory of their dead fade – Reuters: “Twenty years after her teenage son was shot by troops near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Zhang Xianling is still trying to
Hong Kong: Thousands march in Hong Kong to mark Tiananmen crackdown
Hong Kong: Thousands march in Hong Kong to mark Tiananmen crackdown – AFP: “Thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong today to commemorate the crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing 20 years ago,
The uprising China would have us forget
The uprising China would have us forget – “In the early morning dew on April 4 this year, when 75-year old retired Shandong University professor Sun Wenguang set off in a hired taxi to the summit of Yingxiong
China faces dark memory of Tiananmen
China faces dark memory of Tiananmen – AFP: “Authorities in China are bracing for the 20th anniversary of the deadly June 4 crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, a pivotal
June 4 – Estimated 150,000 Call for Democracy in Hong Kong
Estimated 150,000 Call for Democracy in Hong Kong AP: – “in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, a crowd chanted slogans calling for Beijing to own up to the crackdown and release political dissidents. Organizers
Daily Telegraph: Tiananmen remembered 20 years on
Daily Telegraph: Tiananmen remembered 20 years on – “Fang Zheng’s last memory before he
Washington DC: Many Attend Candlelight Memorial Remembering Tiananmen Square Martyrs
On May 30 near the Washington Monument in Washington DC, many people joined the candlelight memorial event sponsored by Remember64.org
Canada Ottawa: Brother gets life in “honour killing”
(Canada) Ottawa: Brother gets life in honour killing – murder of Khatera Sadiqi – “A ‘twisted sense of values’ led an Ottawa man to murder his sister and the man she loved,
June 6 – DC Counterprotest to Islamic Supremacism and Totalitarianism – Moved to Israel Embassy
On Saturday, June 6, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) will be holding a counterprotest in Washington DC which has now MOVED to be near the Israel Embassy from 12 Noon to 3 PM. Our counterprotest will be to those organizations that have a history
North Korea: June 3 PM Freedom Vigils for U.S. Reporters
Per Suzanne Sholte: “The families of Laura Ling and Euna Lee made the decision to go public and appeared on NBC’s Today Show
June 4 – DC Rally at China Embassy- Remembering 1989 Tiananmen Square Freedom Fighters
On June 4, in remembrance of 20th anniversary of those who died calling for democracy in Tiananmen Square on June 3 and 4, 1989, we will hold a rally
DC: Tiananmen Square Candlelight Vigil May 30 and Other June 2, 3, 4 Events
Activities remembering the 20th year since the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre that we will attending and promoting include: – Saturday night, May 30, 7-9 PM: a candlelight vigil at
(Communist China) Kidnappers swoop on China’s girls
(Communist China) Kidnappers swoop on China’s girls – “The state’s one-baby policy has led to a shortage of females that gangs are ruthlessly exploiting” – “Small boys have
Netherlands: 40% of Somali/Ethiopian/Egyptian women undergo FGM
Netherlands: 40% of Somali/Ethiopian/Egyptian women undergo FGM
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2009/05/netherlands-40-of-somaliethiopianegypti.html
North Korea: Leaders live in luxury while North Koreans starve to pay for nuclear bomb
(North Korea) Leaders live in luxury while North Koreans starve to pay for nuclear bomb – “Satellite images of North Korea have revealed
US journalists’ trial begins in North Korea this week
US journalists’ trial begins in North Korea this week – trial for U.S. journalist Laura Ling and Euna Lee to begin this week in North Korea. – AP: “North Korean guards detained Laura Ling and Euna
Michigan: Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan will have ‘message for everyone’
(U.S.) Michigan: Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan will have ‘message for everyone’ – SPLC lists “Nation of Islam”
(U.S.) ‘National Anarchism’ – California Racists Claim They’re Anarchists
(U.S.) ‘National Anarchism’ – California Racists Claim They’re Anarchists – “Bay Area National Anarchists (BANA), they envision a future race war leading to neo-tribal, whites-only enclaves
(U.S) California: Defandant in Modesto neo-Nazi gang case gets 18 years to life
(U.S) California: Defandant in Modesto neo-Nazi gang case gets 18 years to life – David William Hess