Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Reuters--April 27, 2010
Transport strikes paralyse parts of Portugal and Greece as public sector workers protest against government austerity measures.

Senator Carl Levin (D) Confronts Goldman-Sachs Execs With Some Strong Language

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Breaking News: Al-Qaeda aide pleads guilty

April 27, 2010 — The case against Fahad Hashmi has ended before it started, the 30 year old charged with aiding Al-Qaeda entered a guilty plea, the day before his trial was set to begin. After years of a major human rights battle, where he was in solitary confinement for 3 years, why has he decided to plead guilty? And why now?

SHERIFF ARPAIO vs AL SHARPTON on Arizona Immigration Law on Larry King Live CNN

SHERIFF ARPAIO vs AL SHARPTON on Arizona Immigration Law

Is the new Arizona Immigration law a racist law using racial profiling ?

Goldman Sachs: Betting against itself ?

April 27, 2010 — Goldman Sachs has argued vehemently that it did not profit from the mortgage meltdown. But leaked emails show that the bank gained on the financial catastrophe of 2007-2008. Now, the company has inside sources that have come to light who are betting against Goldman Sachs, possibly turning a profit form its own failures. The Obama Administration can use this Goldman case as a Trojan horse for discovery both at Goldman and at other firms in order to plan a better financial reform bill.

Mexico president attacks Arizona immigration law

April 27, 2010 — Felipe Calderon, Mexico's president, has criticised Arizona's new immigration law by saying it could further breed "racial hatred and discrimination".

The law allows state authorities to question anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant.

Calderon said "Mexico's government will use everything in its power to defend the rights of Mexicans who are affected by this legislation."

Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports.