Worried about Obama policy on Sudan, Darfur activists run critical ads advocating toughnessAugust 25th, 2009 In ads, Darfur activists urge Obama to get tougherWASHINGTON — Darfur activists upset about President Barack Obama's Sudan policy are launching a critical advertising campaign that urges him to step up pressure on Khartoum. The move comes as the Obama administration is preparing to release a delayed review of U.S.
Obama says US should teach lessons of slavery, compares it to Holocaust during trip to AfricaJuly 12th, 2009 Obama says slavery's past should be taught in USWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says slavery is a terrible part of the United States' history and should be taught in a way that connects that past cruelty to current events, such as the genocide in Darfur. During an interview with CNN while traveling in Ghana, Obama compared the legacy of slavery to the history of the Holocaust.
Advocates for Darfur worry that US policy lacks clarity and risks efforts to ease sufferingJune 19th, 2009 Darfur advocates worry US policy lacks clarityWASHINGTON — Human rights groups working to end the dying in Darfur fear that the Obama administration's failure to put on record its plans to bring security to the 2.5 million people huddled in camps threatens their survival. The administration said Thursday it still considers the Darfur problem genocide.
Advocates call for clear-cut US policy to help ease refugee suffering in DarfurJune 19th, 2009 Obama's Darfur policy lacks clarity, advocates sayWASHINGTON — Human rights groups working to end the dying in Darfur fear for the survival of 2.5 million people huddled in refugee camps if the Obama administration doesn't put on record its plans to bring security to them. The administration said Thursday it still considers the Darfur problem genocide.
Mia Farrow's son joins her in hunger strikeMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mia Farrow, who is on a hunger strike to raise awareness about the plight of starving refugees in Sudan, has been joined by her son Isaiah. Mia revealed that her 17-year-old son made her proud, as he spent 24 hours refusing to eat.
Mia Farrow took hunger strike tips from magician David BlaineApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Mia Farrow has revealed that magician David Blaine gave her some tips on how to endure her hunger strike for Darfur. The 64-year-old actress, who is three days into her own starvation stunt, admits her mind is feeling "muddled and swimming".
Mia Farrow to share hunger strike experience onlineApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actress Mia Farrow is set to share her hunger strike experience with her fans every day of the three-week fast online through her blog. Farrow, 64, will be living off nothing but water for 21 days, in a bid to raise awareness of the plight of those starving and suffering in war-ravaged Darfur in Sudan.
Clooney pays tribute to Mia Farrow for her activismApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star George Clooney has paid tribute to fellow activist Mia Farrow for fasting to bring attention to the ongoing problems in Sudan. The two stars have become leading celebrity campaigners about the genocide in Sudan.
US lawmakers protesting Darfur are among those arrested at Sudanese Embassy in DCApril 27th, 2009 5 US lawmakers, others arrested at Darfur protestWASHINGTON — Five members of Congress have been arrested while protesting the expulsion of aid groups from Darfur in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington. They were among eight people led away in handcuffs Monday after crossing a police line.
US lawmakers protesting Darfur are among those arrested at Sudanese Embassy in DCApril 27th, 2009 2 US lawmakers, others arrested at Darfur protestWASHINGTON — Eight activists protesting the expulsion of aid groups in Darfur have been arrested in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington. Humanitarian leaders and U.S.
Mia Farrow bulks up to prepare for starvation stuntApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mia Farrow has bulked up in a bid to prepare for a three-week fast, which has been planned to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan. The actress will begin her water only strike from the end of April (09), despite doctors fears she could cause irreversible damage to her body.
Mia Farrow vows to go on hunger strike to protest Darfur genocideApril 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Activist and actress Mia Farrow has plans to go on a three-week hunger strike to protest the ongoing genocide in Darfur. The 64-year-old said that her doctors and kids are anxious about the water-only diet she'll start on Monday.
Sued US firm uses Woody Allen's sex scandal against him in court fightApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - The clothing company being sued by Woody Allen argues that it couldn't have tarnished his reputation by using his image, as the director has already ruined it by having an affair with his stepdaughter. The Oscar-winning film director has dragged clothing firm American Apparel to court for using a still from his 1977 film Annie Hall, in which he is dressed as a Hassidic Jew, without his permission.
Jodie Foster will always remember brilliantly talented Natasha RichardsonMarch 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shocked by fellow actress Natasha Richardson's death, Hollywood actress Jodie Foster has revealed that she will always remember her for her brilliance, talent and funny side. Jodie revealed that Natasha was a woman who "loved fiercely".
George Clooney granted audience with ObamaFebruary 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Actor George Clooney has been granted a private meeting with US President Barack Obama later this week to discuss the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. Clooney, a United Nations messenger of peace, will ask Obama to help end a long and bloody conflict which is thought to have killed millions of innocent refugees, reports contactmusic.com.
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