Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:40 AM
New America Media, News analysis, William O. Beeman
In the last few weeks there has been a flurry of unsubstantiated attacks against Iran. These attacks may seem to be aimed at Iran, but a pattern is emerging, and it suggests that the attacks are really directed at destroying the Obama administration.
Chinese Media Perspectives on Obama's Visit
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:32 AM
New America Media, News report, Vivian Po
President Barack Obama met with a select group of 500 Chinese students from different colleges in Shanghai. But unlike news reports from their mainstream counterpart, Chinese ethnic media in the United States reported primarily on Obama’s views on Taiwan-China relations.
Jesuit Massacre Still Haunts Salvadorans After 20 Years
Monday, November 16, 2009 12:01 AM
New America Media, Commentary, Mary Jo McConahay
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests, their cook and her daughter -– a turning point in El Salvador’s civil war. Former NAM contributing editor Mary Jo McConahay was the first reporter on the scene.
A Farce in Honduras
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:27 AM
La Opinión, Editorial, Staff
A constitutional farce is taking place in Honduras, write editors of La Opinión. It started in June with the overthrow of Zelaya and continues to this day, making a mockery of the international community and the efforts of the United States.
Indian Summit, Defamation, Revolution Romance
Friday, November 13, 2009 12:00 PM
New America Now
This Week on New America Now: Obama holds a historic summit with Native American tribes, Yoav Shamir discusses his new documentary tackling anti-Semitism, and Carolina De Robertis talks about her book Revolution and Romance.
San Jose Beating, California Civil Liberties, and Armenian Folk Music
Friday, November 6, 2009 1:00 PM
New America Now
Raj Jayadev discusses the San Jose Police beating, Stan Yogi is co-author of a new book about the history of civil liberties in California, and Hasmik Hartyunyan is an Armenian folk singer.
Indian Americans Mark 25th Anniversary of Indira Gandhi's Assassination
Friday, November 6, 2009 11:00 AM
India West, News Report, Preeti Chandan
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination 25 years ago shocked Indian Americans. Now Indian Americans remember her legacy and the plight of many Sikhs who were killed in its aftermath.
Pakistan's Protracted 9/11; and Hispanic Media Summit in Washington
Friday, November 6, 2009 10:35 AM
New America Now, Odette Keeley
This Week on "Stories From the Ethnic Media": Pakistanis feel under siege; and Spanish-language media publishers go to the White House.
Half Half: Iran and Its Uranium Problems
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:01 AM
Iranian.com, Opinion, Ardeshir Ommani
Let Iran keep half its own enriched uranium and send other half to Russia for enrichment
Afghanistan: Teenagers Enlist in Army, Police
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:00 AM
Inter Press Service, News Feature, Lal Aqa Sherin
Although government sources officially maintain there are no underage soldiers or officers in the police or army, off-the-record some say that there are.