Opinion List - Global
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Somalia's al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants are tightening their grip on areas of the country they already control, imposing new rules and punishing people they say are violating their radical brand of Islamic law. Some observers believe until a more powerful group emerges to bring law and order t...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Dealing with the risks from sea piracy, cyber crime and climate change, will require vision, pragmatism and the collaboration of the public and private sectors, Lloyd´s chief executive said.
That advice came from Richard Ward, chief executive officer of Lloyd´s, who said, he believed t...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Thousands of people demonstrated on November 7 calling for the release of the 36 crewmen of a Spanish tuna trawler being held by Somali pirates under the threat of death.
They gathered at Bermeo in the northern Spanish Basque country, home port of the trawler Alakrana, which was seized off Somalia ...
Newswire Services
November 08, 2009
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Laura Wang-Woodford, a U.S. citizen who served as a director of Monarch Aviation Pte Ltd., a Singapore company that imported and exported military and commercial aircraft components for more than 20 years, was sentenced in federal court in Brooklyn to 46 months in prison for conspi...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
While 30,000 IDPs remain inaccessible to relief, US Powered scores nuclear reactor
Yemen has been rocked by a series of violent clashes between government and rebel forces from the northern tribes since August, and plans to build a new nuclear reactor has sparked fears of increased tensions.
Whe...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Five important challenges threaten the future of Sudan. For the country to retain its cultural, political and strategic unity, it is now more important than ever that Sudan's different forces unite behind a national strategy.
Such is the interest of the Arab media in the Arab- Israeli conflict as i...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Somalis living in northern Kenya have accused the government in Nairobi of secretly recruiting and training youth from the region as soldiers to go to fight for the transitional Somali government against al- Shabaab fighters.
Local leaders have said that in the last three weeks alone, at least 200 ...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
The Somali people are once again learning the crucial lessons of nationhood the hardest way. One such cardinal lesson is never to leave matters of your society to others alone or lightly but to engage. The only way people can protect what belongs to them, enhance collective wellbeing and further the...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and author of the book "The End of Poverty," made a recent visit to Japan and discussed the issue of world poverty with prominent Japanese economic analyst Kazuyo Katsuma. Sachs, a co-founder of the group Millennium Promise, whose...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Starvation looms with supply line "effectively broken." U.S. fears that its shipments may be diverted to terrorists.
U.N. officials said Friday that the supply of critical food aid to Somalia had been interrupted and that rations to starving people needed to be cut, partly because the U.S. governme...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Sociologist Peter Berger has instructed that "The first wisdom of Sociology is that things are not what they seem." So it is with the Western media rendition of their piracy stories from Somalia. An article in the London-based Independent newspaper has confirmed the suspicions of many that behind th...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
The Nato revelations come amid growing concern for the plight of Paul and Rachel Chandler, the middle-aged British couple held by bandits after being captured on their boat 15 days ago. Reports this week claimed that they had been moved inland and were being fought over by armed rival gangs.
The ne...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Mainstream UK media are reporting that Somali pirates are stepping up their pressure by threatening to torture Paul and Rachel Chandler, who were kidnapped from their yacht Lynn Rival on October 23 when they disregarded advice by Seychelles authorities and fellow cruisers not to travel from Seychell...
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Somali pirates are holding three sailors from a Spanish fishing vessel on shore, a gang member said on Sunday, rejecting Madrid's assertion that they had been reunited with the remaining crew aboard their ship.
A pirate who identified himself only as Mohamed said the return of the three to their ve...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Local government auctions are a special type of auction, where millions of pre-owned vehicles are sold every year. Now, these US government auctions are open to general public. Prices of vehicles in these government auctions tend to be well below the prices of private dealers. The used vehicles are ...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
US Automotive Auctions is a great place for buying cars without straining too much on your wallet. It offers you the widest, biggest and the most sought after range of cars. However to pick the best in them from these car auctions in US, you need to be smart. It is known very well that auto auctions...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Most US citizens have a common practice of buying cars from government auctions. People prefer buying it from government auctions than from dealers or showrooms. General Services Administration (GSA) offers numerous cars for auctioning to these events. US Govt Auctions are a good option to buy your ...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Live auto auctions and online auto auctions are two different kinds of auto auctions that we can find around us. If you are buying a car from any of these auto auctions, you can guarantee a considerable saving for yourself. www.Gov-Auctions.org #1 Government & Seized Auto Auctions. Cars 95% Off! Beg...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
To get a good car from various auto auctions at reasonable rates is considered a demanding task by most experts. Online police auctions are not about auctioning the police offices as the name might suggest. Again at these auctions, only bad cars are not listed.
A large number of cars get seized f...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Cars have become a necessity the lives of a modern day individual. However, this necessity mostly comes along with an expensive price tag. If you have a desire to buy a car at a cheap price, US Motor Auctions are considered the remedy to your problem.
There are two kinds of auto auctions that are...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
If you are looking forward to be an active member of the modern society, you need to have a car for yourself. However, you can guarantee a hole in your pocket if you desire buying a quality car for yourself. How can you get good cars by not making a hole in your pocket? This is a common problem for ...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Florida is globally recognized for the facilities that it provides to have outdoor activities. With most of its fun locations spread across the state, car is an accommodation that is preferred by most for outdoor fun and adventure. However, buying a new car from the city proves to be quiet expensive...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Local Police Auctions are excellent for car buyers, who are looking for an affordable deal in vehicles. Although you might need to put in extra effort for being a winner in these auctions, still the final outcome is worth working for.
Local police auctions have confiscated cars, lost cars, or car...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Are you looking forward to drive home in your dream car at cheap and dirt price? Go ahead and start bidding at local vehicle auctions.
If you have a desire of a good pair of wheels at affordable rates, you should drop at places where government or other enforcement agencies auction confiscated ca...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
There are numerous advertisements regularly posted on the web that highlights the advantages of buying a car at cheap rates. However, with the count of these advertisements being so many, buyers become skeptical on their decision to purchase under their influence.
It is a true fact that there are...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Car is amongst the most essential property to possess, if you are a part of the modern US Society. It is difficult, if not impossible, to live in US without a car for yourself. However if you are having a limited income, you might find the prices of possessing quality pair of wheels to be beyond you...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
In modern world, automobiles are no longer a luxury item. They have now become a necessity for everyone. So, you need to find a place, where buying and selling of autos are done and simultaneously this necessity is fulfilled at an affordable price. Local Auto Auctions are unique platform for buying ...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
If you are looking for a new or used Toyota car at a cheap and competitive price, you can´t go past New Jersey auto car auctions. Auto auctions can be a great alternative to buying private sale, or from a dealership as more often than not you are guaranteed a great deal.
You can just about ...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Have you ever wondered where your local car dealer gets their stock from? Well a certain amount of it comes from part exchanges of course, but most of the stock you see on the lot of your local dealer will have been purchased at wholesale prices from car an auction.
You may have thought these auc...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
GOING ONLY FOR BRANDING
Do you stick only to the top name job boards or portals? If yes, you are denying your chances of getting into specialized positions. Specialized groups or non-enterprise companies often steer clear of top names. Choose your resume posting based on the kind of recruiters that...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Several Days - One Week Before the Interview
1. Spend some time to research the organization and the position at hand. To find company-specific information, visit your local library, run a search on the internet, or talk to current or former employees about their experiences and impressions of t...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new job. There's just one catch. You have to say good-by to your current employer.
Maybe you loved your job and you face an emotional farewell. Or you maybe you hated every minute and you´ve been counting the days till you could walk ou...
Abdulazez Al-Motairi
November 07, 2009
The questions are: Why does the Mogadishu government accept such fugitives in their cabinet and cities? If the matter deals with religious obligations, why don´t they establish Jihad in Somaliland? And if it is political, why don´t they join the democracy in Somaliland? The answer is: they are all after wealth and money.
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Carly Fiorina begins negative attack campaign.
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, as most of you know, I am a Canadian. Unlike most Americans however, the fact that I am a Canadian does not make me particularly proud! The reason is simply because I am an unwilling participant in a crime. Canada, led by our Conservative government, is...
International Desk
November 07, 2009
Somalia's main Sufi movement, Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa, decided to declare war on Al Qaeda-inspired Al-Shabab militant group which is fighting the UN-supported interim government and African peacekeepers.
"The Shabab are misguided people who have misunderstood the true values of Islam," Sheikh Sharif S...
International Desk
November 07, 2009
In one of the worst seasons yet, Mahat Hassan carries one of his weak calves on a donkey cart to a watering point at a remote hamlet in Kenya's Northeastern Province. The sweltering heat here is testimony to the biting season that has ravaged most of the Muslim dominated region.
Painful History
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International Desk
November 07, 2009
Environmental Justice Foundation report says 10% of the global population is at risk of forced displacement due to climate change. In 2008 alone, more than 20 million people were displaced by climate-related natural disasters, including 800,000 people by cyclone Nargis in Asia, and almost 80,000 by...
eWorldWire
November 07, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- The following is a statement issued by the Congress of World Hmong People condemning ethnic cleansing and racial genocides, and a request for the Office of United Nation High Commissioner, CERD, CRC, the United States State Department, the European Parliaments, and The Office of ...
Sandra Essex
November 07, 2009
While doing my research for this RBC Life Science Company review I found that the most important element for success with any MLM is having a marketing strategy. Positioning yourself as an expert and enthusiastically marketing your products to your downline or members of your list are two ingredients that will ensure your success in network marketing.
Mary Aldoseri
November 07, 2009
Record Low Rates And Tax Breaks Persist In Florida...Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, week ending November 6th, 2009 rides in with the Florida 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate remaining at 5.01 with an average 0.7 points The national rate for the US is a mere at 4.98!
*Fees and P...
Dennis AuBuchon
November 06, 2009
Creative thinking is something that exists everywhere but it may not be known by this term. Individuals have various talents and how they use those talents sometimes involves creative thinking. Creative thinking is thinking outside the box. It is developing new approaches to problems separate from the normal processes It is also developing new products or improving current ones to make them better. This involves thinking creatively how something can be improved or take innovative approaches to sometimes old issues.
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
November 06, 2009
In the days and months after Michael Jackson died a number of conspiracy theories began to take shape. There are still many unanswered questions. For more insight into the possibility of whether Michael Jackson was murdered or not please read my article in its entirety.
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, common sense will tell you that poor and destitute American citizens need your protection. The best way to provide that protection is to provide decent health care for poor citizens when they need it most. With decent health care, most citizens will be ...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, they continue unabated and unashamed and they are the most horrendous acts Man can impose upon Nature!! I write of the Mountain Top blasting in West Virginia, for the purpose of extracting dirty Coal and which is comparable only to the monstrous hole cr...
Sandra Essex
November 06, 2009
Oxyfresh a home based business opportunity is a most interesting business at the moment to take a look at. Well, internet whizz kids and sports heroes may be grabbing all the headlines and the hypes, but home-based Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) currently holds the aces.
Ursula Siebert
November 05, 2009
Allotments are back in fashion in Ireland where the Celtic Tiger used to roar. Now that he is hibernating-or comatose- and the economy slipping down the drain, people remember the poor old days and start to grow their own. Just like here in the USA. I grew my own bell peppers for the first time in 12 years. The most famous allotment was run by Mrs. Obama.
Ursula Siebert
November 05, 2009
We moved on April's Fools Day lock, stock and barrel, plus 2 tractors, a treshing machine and a combine harvester. No light task. The 18-wheeler with our household belongings blocked the little country road for 2 days.What you do for love!
Sandra Essex
November 05, 2009
Established over four decades ago by Mary Kay Ash, the company manufactures top-of-the-range beauty and skin care products. These are marketed by the company´s large army of distributors, known as Independent Beauty Consultants.
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, posting a message on your grocer's post-it board is nothing like this! Here is an opportunity to reach millions of people...>
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Today, just one week after launch, the 15,000th supporter of a clean energy future posted a message on The Wall:...
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the Patriot Act needs fixing and if you don't do it, who will? How important is your personal liberty? If you honestly love Democratic freedom, than contact your Congressman and demand he take action to change and improve the Patriot Act. It must be re...
Frank A. Hilario
November 05, 2009
If we don't change, climate change will change us. If you don't define your terms, who will? If not now, when?
Bruce Swedal
November 05, 2009
If you are a real estate agent there are a wide variety of ways that you can set yourself apart from your competitors. One of the greatest ways that you can achieve this goal is to create yourself an internet presence.
Michael Jordan
November 05, 2009
You will find thousands of natural weight loss programs and lose weight naturally tips when you do an internet search. With so many weight loss programs in the net, how to you find one that will help you to lose weight naturally that is suitable to you?
Let´s cut through the clutter and the...
Michael Jordan
November 05, 2009
As childhood obesity continues to increase, researchers are looking at a link between what kids drink and their expanding waistlines.
While experts stop short of laying the blame completely at the feet of soda makers, most acknowledge that people in general, and kids specifically, consume too man...
Michael Jordan
November 05, 2009
Now I am not sure about you, but I find it so hard to diet and to lose weight. The weight loss programs and diets that I have tried are just so boring. They are also very hard to implement as they are asking me to give up foods which I know that I will not be able to. What we need is a weight loss p...
Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the concept of representative government harbors the concept (true or false) that your government Senator is your representative in Washington. In the following sad case, the answer is false! Maybe there is something you could do to change the answer?
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Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the time for change is here and the struggle continues between the top executive directors of the current health care insurance industry and the rest of us. Our problem is that we are controlled and dominated by business executives who do not honestly k...
Ahmed Hany
November 04, 2009
Since President Obama has come he chose the soft power as a method to execute the American strategy. This was clear in his handling the Iranian file. He said that all options are still present on the table but he and his team orchestrated actions on different paths to limit choices for the Iranian d...
Sadaket Ali Malik
November 04, 2009
Sadaket Malik is a freelance columnist based in Bhalessa. He is writing for Peace keeping, human conflict in J&K state. He an be mailed at sadaketmalik@rediffmail.com
Sandra Essex
November 04, 2009
Being able to generate free MLM Leads to Your Business If there´s a single factor that you can use to gauge the future success of your MLM, it is the rate at which the marketer generates leads daily!
Michael P. Ehline, P.C.
November 05, 2009
Authorities stated that the text message that was sent one minute prior to the accident said "need bars?" This according to authorities is the street name used for the prescription drug Xanax.
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
Buying a home is one of the greatest investments you will ever make. The best -- and least stressful -- way to purchase a home is to be well educated throughout the process.
Before you even start looking for a house to buy, you need to review your financial situation. This will let you know how m...
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
This is where most developers end up. Once executed, this can prove to be money for old rope. Ok thats a bit pushing the point, but here i can teach you some really useful tips on how to let with very little fuss. The essetial element is to first consider the previous chapters as just as important a...
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
There is no clear account of the number of people suffering from acne. But the sale of medicines for acne is on the increase and this suggests that there is an increase in the number of people having acne. Acne is caused mainly due to the clogging of the oil generated by the skin. This clogging is i...
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
An acne problem is not a problem, so long as you know wise acne skin care tips. One does need much money to get that healthy glowing skin, with the natural acne skin care methods, acne shouldn't be treated like monsters under your bed. Here are some acne skin care methods we can practice. Visit: www...
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
Here are 5 tips to help with acne prevention and treatment and skin maintenance. They are listed in no particular order of importance.
1. Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine for vitamin D, ingredients for healthy skin. Not only will your skin appreciate the vitamin D, your body and mind will enj...
Michael Jordan
November 04, 2009
At one point all of us have been trying to find ways on how to be completely acne-free. Here are some natural and not so natural acne treatments that are proven to be effective.
1. Witch Hazel Astringent
This astringent comes from the plant with the same name. It is widely spread from Nova Sco...
Ahmed Mohamed Egal
November 02, 2009
I have just read Sophia Tesfamariam´s diatribe of character assassination and vilification against Professor Peter Pham on American Chronicle entitled "ETHIOPIA-Meles Zenawi's latest ´Intellectual for Hire´ Exposes Himself" and dated 23 October 2009. Ms Tesfamariam´s rant do...
Mike Colpitts
November 03, 2009
A new consumer survey shows that homeowners and renters alike are gaining confidence in the housing market.
Pat Heydlauff
November 03, 2009
Feng Shui your Thanksgiving Holiday by surrounding yourself with positive energy on the outside and positive thinking on the inside.
With Thanksgiving almost here, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year ahead, by being grateful for the small things you will find the holiday season filled with more hope, peace and joy within.
Monica King
November 03, 2009
Let's get back to the basic building blocks of healthy family development...
Surya B. Prasai
November 04, 2009
It is not for anyone to suggest on what will follow in the next few weeks, should the current political crises in Nepal turn into a fist fight between the Maoists and the CPN-UML with NC poised as an emergent winner. The Maoists claim absolute power of the state. Sharing a berth within the UML f...
International Desk
November 03, 2009
ARMENIAN STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE REPORT
The Armenians in The Republic of Armenia and the Armenians of Diaspora are in turmoil on the question as to accept or to reject the so called "Swiss Road-map, Protocols" advocated by the President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan. Some val...
Arthur L. Ekrem
November 03, 2009
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Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
Any office has two kinds of people, a group that works hard but is never noticed and the other who immediately spring to mind. The second kind are the ones who are noticed and at the forefront of all activities. Career success means more than working hard, being qualified, meeting crazy deadlines, a...
Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
Getting a break in film special effects is hard, but not as hard as you may think. The following ten things will go a long way to help you achieve your dream job.
1) Understand the Industry
If you want to work in special effects, it´s important not just to know the difference between...
Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
It used to be the case that people could get a job and expect to stay there for as long as they wished. That is no longer the case and we should realistically anticipate 3 or 4 job changes in our working lives.
When we are faced with redundancy, we often feel as though we are out of control. Some...
Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
It´s amazing what a well-written and nicely presented resume can do for your job search. Before you send yours out, follow this checklist to ensure you are sending out an excellent quality representation of yourself.
1. Grammar, spelling, punctuation - Use the grammar and spell check functi...
Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
A job search can be hard and sometimes frustrating. In case you are considering changing your job you should consider using an online search. This will help you expand your horizons and your search for your next job can become world wide and not restricted to any one area.
1. If you are keen in c...
Michael Jordan
November 03, 2009
Enjoying the anonymity of the internet in social networking? Are you revealing a bit more in Orkut, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, or BlogSpot? Extreme political opinions, photos, college pranks, weekend preferences and more?
An increasingly popular trend, graduates stepping out of universities and ...
Joseph Raglione
November 03, 2009
Why are Republicans hunting Alan Grayson?
Sandra Essex
November 02, 2009
Attraction Marketing is the Blueprint to your MLM Success. There´s an old saying that "if you can´t trust the messenger neither can you trust the message". Nowhere else is that statement more true than in MLM or network marketing. And until you as a networker understand that fact, you´ll continue to struggle.
Sandra Essex
November 01, 2009
Upon doing my research for this New Vision International Review I found that the health and wellness sector is on track to become a trillion-dollar-a-year industry by 2010. So your decision to get into the numerous home-based opportunities available therein is perfectly timed.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
If you have been thinking about hiring a vocal coach here are a few tips that might help you decide whether or not you should utilize a voice coach.
Chris Gelken
October 31, 2009
Impossible is just a word
During a recent exchange of emails with the director of a highly effective, and very well respected child welfare NGO, I received the following sobering caution:
"As I´m sure you know, media can be complex when you are doing charity work. We try to keep a low profi...
Jackie Edward Spivey
October 31, 2009
The mariachi is the sum of a cultural evolution which has taken place over the last century or so in Mexico.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
Folk music flourishes among immigrants (such as Hungarian Americans or Swedish Americans), for example, who often maintain songs and pieces in particularly archaic variants as a way of preserving ties to their original homeland.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
Music and sound is a language that moves beyond words and touches deep within the crevices of our cellular and energy blueprint, allowing a dance within itself.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
Music video watchers were thrust ahead of the cultural curve but were provided fresh insight into contemporary social issues-teased into using their political imaginations.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
Hip hop music is a musical genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with backing beats.
Jackie Edward Spivey
November 01, 2009
The flute is overblown to its second or third harmonic by a combination of increasing the airstream velocity and "rolling in" to decrease the gap between the players lips and the edge.
Christiane Tourtet B.A.
November 01, 2009
It is expected in the United States that by the year 2030 the proportion of the U.S population 65 years old and older will double to approximately 71 million older adults, that is, one in every five Americans. The U.S. is quite on the brink of a longevity revolution. The increasing number of older A...
Sandra Essex
October 31, 2009
MLM Lead System Pro (A.K.A. "MLSP") is an automated MLM marketing system from the stable of the network marketing legend Mike Dillard. This Marketing system was created by Brian Fanale, Norbert Orlewicz and Todd Schlomer they were students of Mike Dillard´s Magnetic Sponsoring.
Jackie Edward Spivey
October 31, 2009
Music Therapy works as a creative, flexible and sometimes spontaneous means of utilizing the appeal of music to help people of all ages and abilities.
Jackie Edward Spivey
October 31, 2009
Oldies music is sometimes synonymous with Classic rock music and are typically from R&B, pop and rock music genres.
Tim Williams
October 31, 2009
With the continuing escalation of the violence in Afghanistan and Iraq the United States is faced with a no win situation right now. Alkida and the Taliban have thwarted every attempt the United States has used to try in eliminating all terrorist activities that threaten global economies and huma...
Jackie Edward Spivey
October 31, 2009
Music and education have always gone hand in hand, stimululating growth and creativity.
Joseph Raglione
October 31, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Sarah Jackson Han has information dealing with the Guantanamo Prison detainees. Personally, I believe that keeping Uyghurs in prison at Guantanamo simply because they were refugees from China, was an extreme travesty of both justice and human rights.......
Sandeep Singh Grewal
October 30, 2009
Thousands protest on Friday by forming a first ever human chain calling for an end to Political Naturalisation in Bahrain.