Jan 31, 2011
Julian Assange compares Wikileaks to US Founding Fathers – Telegraph
In a CBS interview with 60 Minutes aired on Sunday night Mr Assange, who is currently under US criminal investigation over the leaking of hundreds of thousands of secret military reports and diplomatic cables, also denied that he was motivated by a dislike of America. “Our founding values are those of the US revolution,” Mr Assange told Steve Kroft. “They are those of people like [Thomas]... read more
Jan 31, 2011
Losses at Kabul Bank, Afghanistan’s Biggest, Could Be $900 Million – NYTimes.com
Fraud and mismanagement at Afghanistan’s largest bank have resulted in potential losses of as much as $900 million — three times previous estimates — heightening concerns that the bank could collapse and trigger a broad financial panic in Afghanistan, according to American, European and Afghan officials. The extent of these losses make it clear that keeping the bank afloat — something the... read more
Jan 31, 2011
BBC News – Egypt protesters step up pressure on Hosni Mubarak
Tens of thousands of people have gathered in central Cairo for a seventh day of protest, calling for a general strike. Police have been ordered back to the streets, to positions they abandoned on Friday, but it is not clear whether they are returning to central Cairo. The demonstrators are also planning a huge march to take place on Tuesday. Protesters want President Hosni Mubarak to step down after 30... read more
Jan 31, 2011
Koch Brothers Protest: 25 Arrested At California Conservative Meeting
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Twenty-five people were arrested for trespassing Sunday as hundreds protested outside a strategy session of conservative political donors at a resort near Palm Springs, authorities said.The mostly peaceful demonstration had been arranged with authorities, but some protesters crossed the street to the entrance of the Rancho Las Palmas Resort where they were met by deputies in riot... read more
Jan 30, 2011
YouTube – Elbaradei urges Mubarak to step down
In a telephone interview with Al Jazeera on Saturday, Mohamed ElBaradei, the opposition leader who was placed under house arrest on Friday, called on President Hosni Mubarak to step down so that democratic elections can be organized by a transitional government. Mr. ElBaradei also said: “people are required to defend themselves: the state of Egypt is in a state of collapse at the moment, and the key ... read more
