Some funky pictures from the opening of the Tokyo Skytree: the world’s tallest broadcasting tower
The tower measures at 634 metres (2080 feet), and opened to the public on a grey, cloudy morning in Tokyo. Despite the weather, 8,000 visitors turned out to see the limited 360-degree views of the Japanese capital from two observation decks. Photos: Kimimasa Mayama/EPA, and Itsuo Inouye/AP
Stop Border Patrol Abuse!
Since 2010 Border Patrol agents have killed at least seven members of border communities and several others have been seriously injured. The Border Patrol has taken no known action against any of the agents involved. There also has been no investigation made public that will help families understand why their loved ones were killed or injured.
On Friday, April 20th, PBS’s Need to Know will air a half hour segment that will expose the excessive use of deadly force that has become routine for the Border Patrol.
The city of León, Guanajuato is busy preparing for Pope Benedict XVI’s arrival on March 23. But many are questioning the public funds being spent on this visit and the political implications such a guest will have on Mexico’s upcoming presidential election.
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As a free trade enthusiast, I’m skeptical of this - but here goes:
Understanding the Root Causes of Violence in #Mexico
Laura Carlsen of the Center for International Policy links NAFTA to increased drug violence in Mexico and discusses how this trade agreement has been used to escalate the presence of United States intelligence and security agencies on Mexican territory, militarizing the drug war and leading to, especially along the border, a break down of the social fabric.
Photo Credit: WSJ
The hapless Swede stuck in his car under snow for 2 months had to deal with this??
Photograph: Erik Astrom/ Scanpix/Press Association Images
The first images have been released of the ‘igloo’ car in which a Swedish man was reportedly trapped for two months after it was buried in snow
