30 Oct
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
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News
Storm batters eastern coast of US
Millions without power, 12 people killed and widespread flooding reported in huge population centres in Sandy’s path.
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2012 13:15 GMT
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Americas
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Sandy disrupts poll campaign
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Taking shelter from the storm
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Live Blog: Hurricane Sandy
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Frankenstorm this way comes
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In pictures: Sandy’s impact
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The Atlantic hurricane season
Protests banned by Bahrain government
Gulf state’s decision expected to raise pressure on Shia Muslim organisations engaged in organising opposition marches.
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2012 10:17 GMT
Middle East
Police disperse striking miners in S Africa
Rubber bullets, teargas and stun grenades used during clashes with Anglo American platinum mine workers in Rustenburg.
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2012 12:51 GMT
Africa
Obama: Under surveillance
Inside Story Americas
30 Oct 2012 08:46 GMT
As warrantless electronic surveillance in the US surges, how far have civil liberties been eroded under the president?
Hurricane Sandy highlights Obama, Romney disaster policies
30 October 2012 08:42 AM
Hurricane Sandy’s battering of the East Coast is expected to produce historic rainfall totals and cause billions of dollars in damage and wholesale disruptions to the close presidential race. The storm could also provide a moment of sharp contrast between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney and how their different ideas of governing apply to the federal response to large-scale disasters……………
Barack Obama declares ‘major disaster’ in New York City area after winds and floods bring city to a standstill
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Superstorm Sandy: Obama declares major disaster in New York and Long Island – live updates
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Superstorm Sandy blasts north-east states of US – video
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Superstorm Sandy hits New York – in pictures
