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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
An Italian journalist is freed by her Iraqi captors but is then fired upon by U.S. soldiers as she was being driven to the airport. . . . . .An Italian agent instrumental in securing her release is killed. . … .the journalist and two others are wounded Four more U.S. soldiers are slain in … Continued
A defeat in court for governor Schwarzenegger as a Sacramento county judge rules he illegally blocked a law boosting the number of nurses needed to staff California’s hospitals ….it’s a possible victory for the California Nurses Association. . . The governor showcases support for his proposal to redraw legislative and congressional districts — eight Republican … Continued
Talks aimed at forming a new government in Iraq hit a snag over Kurdish demands for control of oil rich Kirkuk …in southern Baghdad, doctors refuse to treat wounded troops after being abused by security forces. . . . Vermont town hall meetings overwhelmingly approve resolutions voicing concern over the use of state national guard … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in a narrow 5-4 vote, that executing inmates who committed their crimes as minors is unconstitutional… Two human rights groups sue Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld saying he first authorized and then failed to stop torture of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger makes good on his threat to … Continued
A powerful car bomb kills at least 115 people in Hilla, south of Baghdad– barely a month after Iraqis went to the polls. .. The Lebanese government resigns after two weeks of protests following the assassination of the former prime minister …pressure is also growing for Syria to withdraw its troops. . . A peaceful … Continued
Syria helps capture Saddam Hussein’s half brother, number 36 of the United State’s “most wanted list” Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon says he’ll reconsider his government’s plan to destroy buildings left vacant by settlers in the Gaza Strip, but also threatens to freeze peace efforts in the wake of this weekend’s suicide bombing. East Timorese … Continued
A Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up in a crowd of young Israelis outside a nightclub near Tel Aviv’s beachfront promenade just before midnight, shattering an informal truce in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ….at least four Israelis are killed and dozens are wounded. ..there are conflicting reports of who might be responsible for the blast… Legislation … Continued
At least 30 killed in attacks in Iraq today, including two American soldiers. . . . .Australia’s prime minister backtracks and in an unpopular move dispatches more Australian troops to the Iraq occupation President Bush and Russian President Putin hold their longest private summit ever. . .Bush warns Putin not to desert democracy. . .Putin … Continued
Legislation for universal health insurance to cover all Californians that would save 25 billion dollars in the first year …it would create a single-payer health care system for the state similar to the one in Canada…. Berkeley officials file suit against the University of California’s expansion plans in the city…….the action charges that U.C. did … Continued
