Tag Archives: Ivory Coast

Thirty million people are slaves, half in India – survey

This is sad… So many women throughout the world are wasting away as prostitutes, with little to look forward to, but performing sexual acts for mostly scummy men. Unfortunately this is nothing new. Women have been abused throughout history… TGO … Continue reading

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61 killed in New Year’s stampede in Ivory Coast

What a freakish way to lose one’s life, being trampled to death on New Year’s Day. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By INZA BAKAYOKO | Associated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Authorities say at least … Continue reading

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Pope’s first tweet marks Vatican social media revolution

Am I missing something here? I realize that the Catholic Church is losing its following and that its leaders are desperately trying to attract new (young) blood, but what is so special about the Pope hitting ‘Enter’ on a keypad? … Continue reading

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Rights abuses by security forces rife in Africa: Amnesty

Most of Africa is a total wasteland as far as human rights is concerned, not to mention poverty and disease. The Middle East, well, what can one say about the Middle East? This region has always been a mess and … Continue reading

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War and tsunami figure in Pope chat-show debut

Next thing you know the Pope will appear on Dancing with the Stars, although he doesn’t look very nimble. Obviously the questions asked of the Pope were screened, but even had they not been, I seriously doubt that anyone would … Continue reading

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Pope seeks end to bloodshed in Libya, Ivory Coast

When the Pope speaks of “violence and hatred” he should certainly know what he’s talking about. He represents what throughout history has probably been the most violent and hate-filled organization on the face of the Earth. The Catholic Church enslaved, … Continue reading

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Ivory Coast dispute leaves 2 presidents, chaos

Every time one of these third, fourth or fifth world countries holds an election I ask myself the same question: why do they bother? The ballots are always improperly counted, the elections are always disputed, and when the results are … Continue reading

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Nigeria teens sold for prostitution in Ivory Coast

Women have always been victimized in third world countries. And unfortunately, this trend is not likely to end anytime soon. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press JOHANNESBURG – Human Rights Watch says Nigerian women and girls are … Continue reading

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Merciless Portugal rout N.Korea 7-0

What a rout! It couldn’t have happened to a “nicer” country. No World Cup for you North Korea. I wouldn’t be surprised if the entire North Korean team was executed for their poor performance by their authoritarian government and “supreme … Continue reading

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Stabbing sparks fresh anti-immigration calls in Italy

I was totally unaware that this kind of tension among various nationalities existed in Milan of all places, and in Italy in general. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press ROME (AFP) – Police in Milan are holding four … Continue reading

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