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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.
Outrage and anger after Israel assassinates the founder and spiritual leader of Hamas – Sheik Ahmed Yassin – Hamas vows revenge.. The European Union condemns the killing.. the Bush Administration says it’s deeply troubled Bush Administration officials heap criticism on former anti terrorism advisor Richard Clarke following publication of his book sharply critical of President … Continued
President Bush warns against what he calls signs of weakness or retreat as he marks the one year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq Iraqi resistance fighters mark the day with rocket or mortar fire at U.S. occupation headquarters.. In San Francisco, hundreds march through the streets in protest The Army drops all charges … Continued
Another violent day in Iraq, on the eve of the anniversary of the U.S. attack on the country, with a car bomb attack, three Iraqi journalists shot dead, and three more American soldiers slain Poland’s President says his country was misled about whether Saddam Hussein’s government had weapons of mass destruction and is considering pulling … Continued
A massive car bomb kills 27 people in and near a hotel in the heart of Baghdad.. The blast comes 3 days before the first annivaersary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq Bay Area anti-war groups announce plans to mark the anniversary of the invasion and occupation.. In Washington, 500 thousand signatures to censure President … Continued
As Spanish mourners fill a Madrid cathedral remembering the 200 people killed in an attack believed linked to Al Qaeda, President Bush urges Spain to keep its small occupation force in Iraq.. the new Prim Minister has pledged to withdraw Spanish troops Another deadly day in Iraq.. Seven people reported killed, including 2 European engineers … Continued
Haitian President Aristide returns to the Carribean – two weeks after his ouster – on his arrival in Jamaica the U.S. backed interim Haitian government suspends ties with Jamaica Spain’s incoming leader says he will make good on his pre-election pledge to pull Spanish troops out of Iraq – he reprimands President Bush and British … Continued
In Spain, opposition socialists score a dramatic election win, unseating conservatives stung by charges they provoked last week’s bombings by supporting the war in Iraq. The new Prime Minister has pledged to bring Spainish troops home from Iraq. Vladamir Putin easily wins a second term as Russian President, with 69 percent of the vote Bay … Continued
The Spanish Interior Minister says a man purporting to represent Al Qaida claims the terrorist network was responsible for the devastating bombings in Madrid earlier this week Massachusetts Senator John Kerry secures the delegates he needs to win the Democratic Presidential nomination Iran imposes an indefinite freeze on international inspections of its nuclear facilities The … Continued
