Archive - Jan 25, 2008

• Kucinich Drops from Presidential Race; Candidates Don't Address Race Issues in South Carolina
• Republican Presidential Debate Focuses on Economy and Clinton
• Italy Faces Crisis on Heels of Prime Minister's Resignation
• New Pipeline Agreement with Serbia Boosts Russia's Control European Fuel Supplies
• South Koreans Government Files Charges in Oil Spill Catastrophe
• Protesters Push Canadian Government to Give US Contentious Objectors Refuge

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• Egypt Tries to Take Back Control of Gaza Border
• Car Bombing in Beirut Kills Police Official
• British Military Report from Iraqi Prisoner Mistreatment Inquiry
• Nigerian Military Installations in Densely Populated Areas Continue to Pose Threats 6 Years After Tragedy
• Scientists Create First Synthetic Genome

Today, demonstrators are participating in rallies across the nation to protest recent actions by the Canadian government.  Several high-profile cases have emerged of US armed service members who sought refuge in Canada because of because of their opposition to the War in Iraq.  The Canadian Supreme Court ruled they would not hear the cases of the Contentious Objectors – now the issue is before the Canadian Parliament. Katharine Jarmul reports…

South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against two shipping companies involved in December's massive oil spill in the Yellow Sea.  And amid some level of controversy, prosecutors have also filed suit against some of the crew members involved.

Over 10 thousand tons of crude were dumped onto a 100-mile stretch of Korea's west coast and surrounding islands.  The spill was the worst in South Korea's history. Thousands of South Koreans have been mobilized and continue to work to restore the beaches.  FSRN's Jason Strother reports from Taean, South Korea

An energy agreement between Russia and Serbia was signed today in Moscow.  The agreement confirms the construction of the South Stream main gas pipeline through Serbia, and privatization and modernization of the Oil Industry of Serbia, called NIS.

The pipeline through Serbia gives Russia significant access economically and politically to one of the most important corridors of European trade and transport. In return, Serbia maintains a strong ally with veto power at the United Nations Security Council, ensuring that declarations of independence for Kosovo will not be endorsed at the highest international level.  Amy Miller has more from Belgrade, Serbia

Democratic voters head to the polls tomorrow in South Carolina. Three candidates have spent the day campaigning there.  And yes, the pool of Democratic Candidates is dwindling.  Dennis Kucinich announced he is dropping out of the race. At a press conference today, he expressed frustration with his inability to bring important issues into campaign dialogue.

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The US Representative is facing a tough battle for reelection in his Ohio district.  His challengers say he has spent too much time on the road and not enough time serving his constituency.  But Kucinich seemed confident today about the continuing support of his district.

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