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Wednesday
Apr032013

Gazans March To Demand Justice Over Prisoner Death

The death of a sick and elderly Palestinian prisoner in an Israeli jail is continuing to elicit angry reactions from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. People in Gaza have protested in front of international organizations, demanding an investigation into Maisara Abu Hamdia's death.

Press TV's Ashraf Shannon reports from Gaza.

Wednesday
Apr032013

Israel Apologizes To Turkey Over Mavi Marmara Attack

In 2010, Mavi-Marmara ship set sail from Turkey for Gaza, full of supplies for the people in the besieged territory. But it came under attack by the Israeli forces. Nine people were killed and 56 others were severely injured in the attack. The Turkish government suspended its ties with Tel Aviv, demanding an apology. The apology came three years later. But what's the reaction of the charity organization that sponsored Mavi Marmara, to the restoration of ties between Tel Aviv and Ankara.

Press TV's Koksal Barin reports from Istanbul.

Monday
Apr012013

Morocco: Union Anger Over Government That Does Not Listen

Thousands of trade unionists in Morocco have demonstrated on the streets of the capital Rabat, furious at levels of unemployment and inflation.


Saturday
Mar302013

Germans "Banned" From Dancing Over Easter

There will be no disco action in some parts of Germany on Saturday night, with a traditional Easter dancing ban in place.

It is down to individual regions to decide how long they enforce it.

But some club owners think the restrictions should be scrapped altogether.

"I'm a Christian myself and can't understand why one cannot dance on Easter Saturday. In my view, the law is outdated;" said Felix Graedler, a nightclub owner in Heidelberg.

Those who support the ban say people should respect the importance of Easter, including Good Friday.

"I don't think anyone gives anything away by marking Good Friday in a quiet way. It's about respecting those who attribute a religious sense to the day and asking themselves what the meaning of Good Friday is," said Wolfgang Huber, a former Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) chairman.

Protests to overturn the dancing ban have grown in recent years, but without success.

Those caught breaking restrictions face being fined.

Friday
Mar292013

Critics Concerned Over Plans To Vastly Expand Drones In US

Experts predict that over the next several years, thousands of drones will be flying in US domestic airspace. Local law enforcement agencies have already used them to catch suspected criminals, police training and search and rescue missions.

US Customs and Border Protection will boost their usage to monitor immigrants sneaking across the border into the US.

The Federal Aviation Administration seems ready to integrate the unmanned aircraft into US airspace as quickly as possible. It's received 50 applications from 37 states requesting to become test sites for drone programs.