Music Review: Dillanthology

If you know nothing else about J-Dilla, know that he was a genius. When you mention his name to hip-hop producers, they know who he is. They have followed in his steps and want to be like him when they grow up. This three CD set is truly for any hip-hop lover. It shows that [...]

New Court To Help Fight Violence, Injustice, In Darfur

A new court is being established by African leaders to bring justice back to Darfur. The African Union will appoint Sudanese and foreign judges to the court, which will not replace the International Criminal Court, reports BBC News. The violence started in Darfur in 2003 when African rebel groups took up arms against the government [...]

China Confirms Tibetan Executions

Two Tibetans have been executed for their involvement in last year’s riots in Tibet, according to BBC News. The unrest broke out last year when peaceful demonstrations turned into riots in Lhasa. China says 22 innocent civilians died in the violence. According to pro-Tibetan groups, the men are Lobsang Gyaltsen and Loyak. The two men [...]

European Union Imposes Arms Embargo On Guinea

The European Union has enforced arms embargo and sanctions against Guinea’s military leaders, according to BBC News. When troops opened fire on protesters last month there was a violation of human rights. Rights groups say 157 protesters died in the African nation, but officials say 57 people died. The protests stemmed from rumors that Capt [...]

NYSE Creates Technology Jobs In Belfast

Up to 400 jobs will be created by the New York Stock Exchange for a new technology service center in Belfast, Northern Ireland, according to BBC News. The mainly technical jobs will be aimed at computer science graduates and will specialize in technology development and support. The Belfast software company Wombat was bought 18 months [...]

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