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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.
The senate opens debate on the confirmation of Alberto Gonzales as attorney general.. .most Democrats are expected to vote against him because of his role in grafting administration torture policies — but they won’t stage a filibuster… Iraq’s interim president dismisses as "complete nonsense" the suggestion that U.S. and other occupation troops could withdraw in … Continued
Bloodshed, warnings of holy war, and hopeful statements on the day after Iraqis go to the polls in contested elections. . . results are expected in about ten days. .. Iraq’s neighbor Turkey warns that it won’t allow Iraqi Kurds to take control of oil rich Kirkuk in the country’s North… A federal judge strikes … Continued
The Iraqi election goes forward as insurgents disrupt polling stations with a string of suicide bombings killing at least 44 people; In Jerusalem, more than 100,00 Jewish settlers and their backers demonstrate against prime minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to evacuate Gaza and West Bank settlements. Venezuelan leader Hugo Chevez gets a hero’s welcome on the … Continued
Iraq is under security lockdown for the country’s first multi-party elections in almost half a century ….meanwhile, insurgent groups have vowed to bomb what call infidel polling stations and kill anyone who dares to vote…. Top Israeli and Palestinian security officials meet in preparation for a summit meeting between Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon Palestinian … Continued
Draconian security measures put into effect in Iraq in advance of Sunday’s Elections, but insurgent attacks continue ….10 Iraqis and five U.S. soldiers are slain in fighting today. ….here in the U.S. Iraqi ex-patriots begin a three day voting period .. .but there are only five polling places throughout the country and turn out is … Continued
Senator Ted Kennedy calls on President Bush to negotiate a timetable to bring us troops home from Iraq immediately after the country’s election. …Kennedy, the first senator to call for withdrawal, says at least 12-thousand soldiers should leave immediately and all should be out as early as possible next year …… California utility regulators suspend … Continued
Condoleeza Rice wins confirmation as Secretary of State …the vote in the senate is 85 to 13 — that’s the most votes against a Secretary of State nominee in 180 years… The controversial nomination of White House counsel Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General moves to the senate floor after a 10 to 8 vote by … Continued
The Pentagon acknowledges the existence of a secret intelligence unit with operations in Iraq and Afghanistan… At least five are dead and many more injured in a car bomb explosion near the party headquarters of the interim Iraqi prime minister… The ACLU releases more U.S. army internal documents.. they show that the government failed to … Continued
New Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he’s close to reaching a deal with militants to cease attacks on Israelis, and Israel says it too could agree to a cease-fire if militants suspend attacks… 10 Iraqi civilians are killed by roadside bomb explosions in the latest violence in Iraq, one week before national elections… The Bush … Continued
