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The Read International For 12/10/08: UN Accuses Rwanada and Congo of Aiding Dangerous Rebels; Devastation Still Apparent in Zimbabwe

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Photo from the BBC From the BBC: 1. The Top headline : Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have both been directly helping rebels fighting in eastern DR Congo, according to a draft report for the UN. 2. Craziness still going down in Greece today. Several thousand people have marched through the Greek capital Athens to protest at the government's economic policies, as part of a general strike. While turnout appeared lower than expected, the strike hit transport and the public sector and the city saw new unrest over the shooting of a teenager. Here's Monday's story if you forgot what happened. And just imagine if this country did what Greece did. The whole world would change, I guarantee you. 3.The sadness of Zimbabwe fight with cholera still continues. Mugabe is a monster of the highest order. The death troll, as reported from Al Jazeera, is at 800. From the CBC: I guess they like to torture as well across the border . And from Al Jazeera, Ghana will have a run-off ...

"The Read" International Midday World News Thread For 11/11/08

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The is the first time ever for this thread as an official thread . Tired of the American media not doing a devout job of covering the stories around the world like they should, here are three of the more prominent international sources of news. From the BBC: Photo from BBC.com 1. UN cuts food rations in Zimbabwe . And all because of a lack of funds. Gut-wrenching to the soul. 2.World Recalls 90th Anniversary of The End of World War I . (Well, specifically, Europe does). 3. Cameroon rebels release hostage From the CBC: 1. LOL at "the Sarah One". 2. The Zimbawee food ration story from the CBC side . And from Al Jazeera: Photo from AFP 1. Rwanda Expels German Ambassador 2. Suicide Blast Hits Pakistan Stadium . 3. And from yesterday, Hamid Karzai condems US Troops for killings of 14 private security guards. Finally, "The Read" label is also placed on this tremendous diary post at the Kos from the user "dhonig." Ronald Reagan lovers, meet realism. Peace!