Thailand Deploys Thousands of Soldiers to Crush Anti-Coup Protests
Thousands of police and troops were deployed to Thailand’s capital Sunday in a bid to crush planned mass protests against the country’s recent military coup. Deputy police chief Somyot Poompanmoung told Reuters that 5,700 police and soldiers are headed for Bangkok Sunday, with plans to quash demonstrations in other areas of Thailand. According to numerous…
China Makes Landmark Pledge to Cap Emissions
China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, announced Tuesday it will put a cap on emissions starting in 2016. He Jiankun, chairman of China’s Advisory Committee on Climate Change, made the announcement at a conference in Beijing, Reuters reported. As the UK’s Guardian noted, it is the first time the country has put an…
In Blow to Safe Abortion Access, Supreme Court Rejects 'Buffer Zone'
In a blow to safe access to reproductive health care services, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled (pdf) against a state effort to enforce a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics. “This decision turns back the clock to the days when women were too intimidated by protestors to seek medical care,” said Megan Amundson,…
US Still Won't Commit to Banning Landmines
In a move met with cautious praise, the United States announced Friday that it would not produce or add to its stockpile of antipersonnel landmines (APL), and would work towards becoming party to a treaty described as “the only solution to eliminate the suffering” the weapons cause. The U.S. “will not produce or otherwise acquire…
As Iraq Boils, Obama Orders Aircraft Carrier to Persian Gulf
Click:composite insulator (2:13 PM EST): US sends aircraft carrier to Persian Gulf as Obama considers air strikes in Iraq The Guardian reports: Civil war looms; Iraq Army, Shiite militias gaining recruits; President Hassan Rouhani of Iran says his troops will back Maliki government against ISIL forces alongside hints of cooperation with US Shiite militias in…
New 'Net Neutrality' Bill Good Step, But Not Enough, say Internet Advocates
A new bill banning “fast lanes” on the Internet was unveiled in both the Senate and House on Tuesday. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store The bill, dubbed the the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, was introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Representative Doris Matsui (D-Calif.). “Americans […] want an Internet that is…
Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Four-Day Lockdown Over Ebola
Sierra Leone will impose a nation-wide lockdown on its residents for four days to “deal with Ebola once and for all,” said Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, a presidential adviser on the country’s Ebola task force. Click Here: cheap all stars rugby jersey The “aggressive approach,” which will take place from September 18-21, is intended to allow…
Mercedes hopes Bottas will avoid Portimão grid penalty
Mercedes says it has “a lot of checks to do” but remains hopeful that Valtteri Bottas will be spared a grid penalty at the upcoming Portuguese GP following an MGU-H failure in Germany. In last weekend’s Eifel GP, shortly after the Virtual Safety Car restart, Bottas radioed in to report a sudden loss of engine…
Dowden describes Project Big Picture as ‘a distraction at best’
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden expressed a dim view of Project Big Picture, at one point describing the proposals as “Project Power Grab” as the Premier League prepares to debate the issue at a shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday. Proposals include vast changes to the infrastructure of the game in England, including a reduction to 18 top-flight…
Keown addresses ‘bizarre’ Arsenal stance over ‘mystery’ signing
Martin Keown is baffled by the situation surrounding William Saliba since his arrival at Arsenal from French club St Etienne. The 19-year-old saw a deadline-day loan move to former club St Etienne fall through but reports claim he could yet spend the season in the English second tier, with Championship side Brentford understood to be…