April 6, 2013

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Korea: A division created from the Cold War and not by the Korean people

Korea: A division created from the Cold War and not by the Korean people 2013 once again a Korean crisis An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan beginning in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War. Five years later, Japan formally annexed the entire peninsula into the Empire of Japan. […]

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April 5, 2013

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US unemployment lowest in 4 years at 7.6% for March 2013 with only 88,000 jobs: – White 6.7%, African American 13.3%

US March 2013 unemployment the lowest in 4 years at 7.6% -White 6.7%, African American 13.3% Job participation rate 63.3% is the lowest since May 1979 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Nonfarm payroll employment edged up in March (+88,000), and the unemployment rate was little changed at 7.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics […]

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April 5, 2013

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NASA: Hubble space telescope breaks record in search for farthest supernova

Hubble space telescope breaks record in search for farthest supernova National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has found the farthest supernova so far of the type used to measure cosmic distances. Supernova UDS10Wil, nicknamed SN Wilson after American President Woodrow Wilson, exploded more than 10 billion years ago. SN Wilson belongs […]

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April 4, 2013

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45 years ago on March 4, 1968 the 39 year old Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed

Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, 45 years ago, on April 4, 1968. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 (died at aged 39) Memphis march honors slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. By Adrian Sainz Associated Press MEMPHIS— Hundreds […]

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April 4, 2013

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13th Chinese navy convoy fleet visits north Africa’s Algeria for 4 days

13th Chinese navy convoy fleet visits north Africa’s Algeria for 4 days Xinhua BEIJING- The 13th Chinese navy convoy fleet has arrived at the capital of Algeria, beginning its 4 day visit to the country. It’s the first time for a Chinese navy fleet to dock at an Algerian port. During the visit, the two […]

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April 3, 2013

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Seattle, Sacramento will make their cases to NBA on April 3rd for the Kings

Seattle, Sacramento will make their cases to NBA for the Kings Groups from Seattle and Sacramento will be in New York City on Wednesday to discuss their plans for the Kings. Each group will present its plan to a combined NBA relocation and finance committee. By Bob Condotta Seattle Times staff NEW YORK — In […]

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April 2, 2013

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Nigeria: Lagos Carnival 2013

Nigeria: Lagos Carnival 2013 Associated Press LAGOS— In Nigeria’s biggest city, a Monday morning typically sees bumper-to-bumper traffic as people struggle through heat and exhaust fumes to get to work. This Monday, however, the roads were not filled with cars, but with people celebrating the Lagos Carnival. Dancers in colorful costumes resembling those of Brazil’s […]

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April 1, 2013

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Asa – “Jailer”

Aṣa (pronounced “Asha”) Asa fuses pop, r&b, world, funk, soul and reggae where she sings in both English and Yoruba. “Jailer” was released in 2009 on her “Live in Paris” album/CD. The song is about « the irony of oppression, the one that operates in everyday life » Asa’s album met recognition worldwide and the […]

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April 1, 2013

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Central African Republic names post-coup government

Central African Republic names post-coup government Deutsche Welle Coup leader and self-proclaimed president Michel Djotodia has formed a caretaker government for the Central African Republic. In addition to the presidency, Djotodia will also assume the post of defense minister. In a decree read on national radio Sunday, Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye named the new transitional […]

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March 31, 2013

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Jewish History March 31, 1492- The Spanish monarchy turned on the Jews

Jewish History March 31, 1492 (Easter Sunday March 31, 2013) The Spanish monarchy turned on the Jews In 1492, the Spanish monarchs gave the Jews 4 months to convert or leave By David B. Green Haaretz On March 31, 1492, the joint monarchs of Spain, King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile, […]

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