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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.
Former Anti-Terrorism Chief Richard Clarke testifies to the September 11th Commission that after the Bush White House took office, it didn’t believe confronting Al Qaeda was an urgent issue Resistance attacks throughout Iraq mark the 100 day countdown to limited Iraqi self rule Hamas says it will not target the U.S. in the wake of … Continued
Current and former top government officials called into account before the National commission investigating the September 11th attacks.. Bush Administration officials, Secretary of State Powell, and Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld argue that taking on Al Qaeda prior to September 11th would not have prevented the assault.. former Clinton cabinet officials say the Bush Administration ignored … Continued
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
