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Painting of Obama as Jesus

29 April 2009 by Marc in South America | Permalink

barack christ Painting of Obama as JesusRIO: Painter Michael D’Antuono, created this depiction of Barack Obama posed as Jesus Christ.

The painting is a powerful statement about America, as it is the U.S.’s sins Obama is dying for.

Article from O Globo: Pintor retrata Barack Obama como Jesus Cristo
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Russia’s FM talks to North Korea

25 April 2009 by Marc in Asia-Pacific | Permalink

Video from Russia Today

In the past Russia has had more success than others at connecting with North Korea, but now there’s no luck.

Jon Stewart Interviews Liberia’s President

22 April 2009 by Marc in Africa | Permalink
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I usually don’t like posting things from the Western media, because we get so much of it already, but this one was really great. This woman is like the coolest Grandma to ever run a country.

Kenya Cattle Farmers Struggle for Survival

18 April 2009 by Marc in Africa | Permalink

Video from Al Jazeera English

We will either die here of hunger and thirst, or be eaten by wild animals.

1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India

15 April 2009 by Marc in South Asia | Permalink

Due to debt and crop failure, 1500 Indian farmers have taken their own lives.

“Most of the farmers here are indebted and only God can save the ones who do not have a bore well.”

Article fromThe Independent: 1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India

Indian Special Interest Cartoon

13 April 2009 by Marc in South Asia | Permalink
Cartoon from the Times of India

Cartoon from ATimes of India

Egypt Organ Donors Taboo

10 April 2009 by Marc in Africa | Permalink