Thursday, January 3, 2008

• Final Peak at Iowa Before Caucasus
• Kenyans Cry for Peace
• Gaza Violence
• Big Brother is Growing
• Chileans Oppose Japanese Whaling in Nearby International Waters

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Final Peak at Iowa Before Caucasus

In a virtual dead heat in the Republican and Democratic race in Iowa, people head to the caucuses. With a dozen candidates actively campaigning in the state, Iowans have a multitude of choices. The candidates are vying for each person's support and the race for Iowa is about to be determined. DC Editor Leigh Ann Caldwell is in Des Moines and takes a look at the contest field in these final hours.

Kenyans Cry for Peace

Kenyan security forces fired teargas at a massive crowd of demonstrators today – while many in the country and around the world are crying for peace. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken with both President Kibaki and opposition leader, Raila Odinga to move to end the violence – so has Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. South Africa's Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrived in the Kenyan capitol of Nairobi today, where he says he wants to help in the search for peace. FSRN's John Bwakali reports from Nairobi, where the tension continues.

Gaza Violence

Israeli army actions on Gaza in the past 24 hours left 15 people dead and more than 30 others injured, as internal violence ripped through the coastal territory on the advent of the New Year. FSRN's Rami Almeghari reports from Gaza.

Big Brother is Growing

Bigger brother is getting even bigger. That's according to a new report from the human rights privacy and surveillance watchdog group, Privacy International. The group looked at more than 70 countries' surveillance and privacy protections policies, and noted that 2007 marked an increasing occurrence among governments and businesses to archive data on the geographic, communications and financial records of all its citizens… with the US ranking at the top of the list. FSRN's Karen Miller has more.

Chileans Oppose Japanese Whaling in Nearby International Waters

Japan's decision to begin another whaling hunting season in international waters off Antarctica in violation of international treaties, has brought broad condemnation. Opposition to Japanese whaling is strong in Chile, where several demonstrations have been staged in front of the Japanese embassy. From Santiago, FSRN's Jorge Garretón reports.