Thousands of Islamist government supporters rallied in Tunis, on Saturday.
They chanted their support for the Muslim Ennahda, which controls much of the government.
Ennahda has come under attack since the assassination of an opposition leader.
The party has been blamed for his death, and many have demanded that it release at least some of it's power, to bring a more balanced government.
A deadline had been placed for Friday, for opposition groups to withdraw from the government, if Ennahda didn't meet their demands.
However, that deadline has come and gone, without a reaction yet.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Cairo Sees Competing Rallies
Thousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo, on Saturday, to show their support of President Morsi.
They gathered at Cairo University as they cheered speakers who praised Morsi.
At times they chanted against the opposition, Israel, Europe, and the US.
On the other side of town, opposition groups let thousands who marched on the Presidential palace, demanding that Morsi either step down or amendments be made to the constitution.
The opposition believes that the constitution is overbearingly Islamic in nature and does not allow non-Muslims equality.
Saturday's marches showed a brand new initiative by their organizers, as they did their best to keep the groups apart, to avoid violence.
Previously, any time both sides had rallied, things had turned violent.
They gathered at Cairo University as they cheered speakers who praised Morsi.
At times they chanted against the opposition, Israel, Europe, and the US.
On the other side of town, opposition groups let thousands who marched on the Presidential palace, demanding that Morsi either step down or amendments be made to the constitution.
The opposition believes that the constitution is overbearingly Islamic in nature and does not allow non-Muslims equality.
Saturday's marches showed a brand new initiative by their organizers, as they did their best to keep the groups apart, to avoid violence.
Previously, any time both sides had rallied, things had turned violent.
72 Killed by Bomb in Quetta, Pakistan
Seventy-two people were killed when a bomb exploded in a vegetable market in Pakistan.
The Shia area of Quetta was rocked by the explosion, which injured over two hundred people.
After the explosion, Shia citizens massed in the streets and blocked police from entering the area.
They demanded heavier security and assurances of protection, before they will hold funerals.
Pakistan's Prime Minister has fired the province's chief minister and ordered heavier protection for the Shia in Quetta, in hopes of calming the crowds.
The Shia area of Quetta was rocked by the explosion, which injured over two hundred people.
After the explosion, Shia citizens massed in the streets and blocked police from entering the area.
They demanded heavier security and assurances of protection, before they will hold funerals.
Pakistan's Prime Minister has fired the province's chief minister and ordered heavier protection for the Shia in Quetta, in hopes of calming the crowds.
Friday, February 15, 2013
National Guardsman Shot and Killed in Chicago
Sergeant Willie Cook, a member of the Indiana National Guard was killed in Chicago, on Friday.
He had taken his son to visit his grandmother, in East Chicago, when they were shot at fifteen times.
Cook died shielding his two year old son, Antoine.
Police believe that the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.
The twenty-five year old had returned from a tour in Afghanistan, five months ago.
He had taken his son to visit his grandmother, in East Chicago, when they were shot at fifteen times.
Cook died shielding his two year old son, Antoine.
Police believe that the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.
The twenty-five year old had returned from a tour in Afghanistan, five months ago.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Charged With Using Campaign Money For Personal Use
Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged in a federal court, for conspiracy to use campaign money for personal use.
He is accused of using seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars of campaign funds to buy items for himself and his family.
His wife was also charged with filing false tax information.
The former Democratic Illinois Congressman is expected to plea bargain the charges.
Jackson has already admitted guilt and in a statement said he had "no excuses".
He is accused of using seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars of campaign funds to buy items for himself and his family.
His wife was also charged with filing false tax information.
The former Democratic Illinois Congressman is expected to plea bargain the charges.
Jackson has already admitted guilt and in a statement said he had "no excuses".
Syria and Turkey Exchange Artillery Shells
Turkish artillery fired into Syria, on Friday.
Moments before, a Syrian shell struck near the town of Yayladag.
No injuries were reported by either side.
Turkey is heavily concerned with defending it's border from an overflow of the Syrian civil war.
Over the last few months Syrian ordnance has fallen into Turkey, killing people at times.
Last month, US, German, and Dutch troops arrived in Turkey with Patriot missile batteries, to help defend the country from any possible air strikes.
Moments before, a Syrian shell struck near the town of Yayladag.
No injuries were reported by either side.
Turkey is heavily concerned with defending it's border from an overflow of the Syrian civil war.
Over the last few months Syrian ordnance has fallen into Turkey, killing people at times.
Last month, US, German, and Dutch troops arrived in Turkey with Patriot missile batteries, to help defend the country from any possible air strikes.
Cops in Schools Bill on The Way
Representative Mark Meadows, of North Carolina, is set to introduce a bill that will bring cops into US schools.
The bill would bring back the "Cops in Schools" program, in which the federal government provides money for local jurisdictions to hire officers specifically for guarding schools.
Meadows already has found thirty million dollars of funding, for the program.
His plan would take the money from the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as they have money that they are not using.
Cops in Schools was first brought into being in 1998, but was allowed to expire in 2005.
The bill would bring back the "Cops in Schools" program, in which the federal government provides money for local jurisdictions to hire officers specifically for guarding schools.
Meadows already has found thirty million dollars of funding, for the program.
His plan would take the money from the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as they have money that they are not using.
Cops in Schools was first brought into being in 1998, but was allowed to expire in 2005.
A Look at What Harrison Ford Being in Episode VII Means
Rumors of Harrison Ford's return for Star Wars Episode VII continue to grow in strength. So far there is still no official confirmation, but several Hollywood media outlets are putting out their own confirmations.
Star Wars fans know what his return would mean. If Ford returns to play Han Solo, then likely most if not all of the original cast will have parts, as well. It would also seal where the movie would take place, in the Star Wars universe.
Ford's return would mean he'd have to look the part, so with his being seventy, Han Solo could be about that age. Solo was twenty-nine in Episode IV. Canon books have been written to a point about forty-four years after then, putting Solo's age at about seventy-three. It would mean that the new trilogy would be taking place right after that, and so much would be set in stone for what has happened since Episode VI.
Many fans agree the trilogy should focus on the well known characters, even if it takes place so much further down the time line. First problem there would be catching everyone up on what's happened over the last forty years. A lot has changed in the galaxy since the second Death Star was blown up. Only fans who've read enough of the books will be automatically prepared.
Other rumors have that the new trilogy won't be in line with the others, but elsewhere in the Star Wars universe. This would allow for them to be at any time after Episode VI. However, with Disney confirming that there will be at least two non trilogy films maybe they'll stick to the timeline and use other movies to explore the rest of the galaxy far, far away.
Star Wars fans know what his return would mean. If Ford returns to play Han Solo, then likely most if not all of the original cast will have parts, as well. It would also seal where the movie would take place, in the Star Wars universe.
Ford's return would mean he'd have to look the part, so with his being seventy, Han Solo could be about that age. Solo was twenty-nine in Episode IV. Canon books have been written to a point about forty-four years after then, putting Solo's age at about seventy-three. It would mean that the new trilogy would be taking place right after that, and so much would be set in stone for what has happened since Episode VI.
Many fans agree the trilogy should focus on the well known characters, even if it takes place so much further down the time line. First problem there would be catching everyone up on what's happened over the last forty years. A lot has changed in the galaxy since the second Death Star was blown up. Only fans who've read enough of the books will be automatically prepared.
Other rumors have that the new trilogy won't be in line with the others, but elsewhere in the Star Wars universe. This would allow for them to be at any time after Episode VI. However, with Disney confirming that there will be at least two non trilogy films maybe they'll stick to the timeline and use other movies to explore the rest of the galaxy far, far away.
Kangaroos Delay Australian Women's Open
The ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open was delayed a bit on Friday.
Dozens of spectators streamed onto the courses, and wouldn't get off of them, right away.
That they were kangaroos may have led to a communication barrier.
Eventually grounds crews were able to herd the hoppers off, and play resumed.
The Open has already had problems, this year.
During the qualifying rounds, one of the golfers was bit by a poisonous spider.
Dozens of spectators streamed onto the courses, and wouldn't get off of them, right away.
That they were kangaroos may have led to a communication barrier.
Eventually grounds crews were able to herd the hoppers off, and play resumed.
The Open has already had problems, this year.
During the qualifying rounds, one of the golfers was bit by a poisonous spider.
Horsemeat Found in British School Lunches
Europe's horse meat scandal continues to grow.
The fake beef has no longer just been found in supermarkets.
On Friday, it was announced that schools in Britain had found horse meat in their food.
Many school districts have already announced that they will immediately remove beef from their menus, until the entire scandal is cleared up.
Officials are ensuring parents that their children did not have much of the horse meat, if any at all.
The fake beef has no longer just been found in supermarkets.
On Friday, it was announced that schools in Britain had found horse meat in their food.
Many school districts have already announced that they will immediately remove beef from their menus, until the entire scandal is cleared up.
Officials are ensuring parents that their children did not have much of the horse meat, if any at all.
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