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Clashes break out in Athens during strike as Greek parliament debates new austerity

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:29:51 +0000

Clashes break out in Athens during strike as Greek parliament debates new austerity
ATHENS, Greece – Riot police fired tear gas at youths hurling rocks and petrol bombs near the Greek finance ministry Tuesday, trying to quell the anger unleashed during mass protests and a general strike as parliament debated new cost-cutting measures.

Sudan: Security Council Debates Crisis

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:28:14 +0000

Sudan: Security Council Debates Crisis
Northern and Southern Sudan today [June 20] signed an agreement to pull their troops out of the disputed central Abyei region, scene of fierce fighting over the past few weeks, African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki announced as he urged the Security Council to move quickly to ensure implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the two sides. – United Nations

Tracy Morgan Gets Wanda Sykes, Cheyenne Jackson Callouts On Homophobic Comments As Hollywood Debates

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:26:58 +0000

Tracy Morgan Gets Wanda Sykes, Cheyenne Jackson Callouts On Homophobic Comments As Hollywood Debates
The fallout from Tracy Morgan’s homophobic rant continued to play out on Saturday, as several celebrities and Hollywood titans issued statements and took to Twitter to debate free speech vs. hate speech in the context of the comments the comedian made at a standup show on June 3rd in Nashville.

Gay-relationship debates hit a crucial turn

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:26:16 +0000

Gay-relationship debates hit a crucial turn
Annie Cronin-Silva, left, and Melanie Silva in front of their West Warwick, RI., home Friday afternoon, May 27, 2011. Cronin-Silva and Silva were married in Massachusetts in 2008 however, nearby Rhode Island, where they now live, does not recognize their nuptials.

Fairfield Official Offers Fix for Budget Debates

Mon, 23 May 2011 21:26:27 +0000

Fairfield Official Offers Fix for Budget Debates
Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-6) is the Representative Town Meeting’s minority leader and has served on the Fairfield League of Women Voters’ executive board. She has also recently announced her…

Congress Debates Elaborate Dance For Obama’s Inauguration

Sun, 08 May 2011 06:26:35 +0000

Rep. Cummings (D-VA) wants to mark Obamas historic inauguration with an intricately choreographed dance piece of his own creation.

Canada’s election debates to be 1-on-1

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:26:33 +0000

Canada’s election debates to be 1-on-1
OTTAWA, April 7 (UPI) — Leaders of Canada’s four main political parties will face one another individually instead of in a group in televised pre-election debates, organizers said.

Politicians mired in trivial debates

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:26:53 +0000

Politicians mired in trivial debates
The tragedy in Japan eclipsed all, but without an international crisis to dwarf Parliament, the emphasis in the Commons is on the menial, not the essential.

`Grand-daddy’ of debates held in Northwest Pasadena

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:26:13 +0000

`Grand-daddy’ of debates held in Northwest Pasadena
PASADENA – Campaign season in Pasadena hit its stride Wednesday night as candidates vying for both the Pasadena Unified School district board and the City Council squared off for a debate at Cleveland Elementary School.

Jobless benefits to expire as Congress debates tax

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:26:07 +0000

Jobless benefits to expire as Congress debates tax
WASHINGTON — Jobless benefits will run out for 2 million people during the holiday season unless they are renewed by a Congress that’s focusing more attention on a quarrel over preserving tax cuts for people making more than $200,000 a year.