DAY 39: Jesse Jackson at Occupy LA (video)

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November 9, 2011 - News report on the 39th day of OccupyLosAngeles.org includes interviews with protesters, clips from the rally, and more. Edited and hosted by Margot Paez of InsightOutNews.org.

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Bush's Shoe-Thrower Freed

"Shoe thrower" freed early
The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at former President Bush wins an early release from jail. Court's rationale

• India loses communication with its lunar satellite
• New Burma clashes leave 1 dead, dozens injured
• Eco-friendly German city functions without cars

Intro. to Buddhism and "Calm Abiding" meditation
Japan votes in election, opposition tipped to win
7 people found slain at Ga. mobile home; 2 injured

• Publicity part of grieving process for [Dead] Kennedys
• Calif. firefighters wage fierce L.A. wildfire battles
• Fans mark birthday of murdered "King of Pop"

Officials ask how they failed to detect L.A. Times
Crime spree leaves one dead, two wounded (S.F.)
Ex-schoolmate, teacher joyful at Jaycee Dugard

• Iraq's legal system
• U.S. pullout from Iraq in danger?
• Smoking in the military: old habit dies hard

Iraq WAR Ends! (...for UK)

Brian Murphy (AP)

BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Iraq war formally ended for British forces today [4/30/09] as America's main battlefield ally handed control of the oil-rich Basra area [not that this was ever about oil] to U.S. commanders and prepared to ship out most of its remaining 4,000 troops.

A U.S. flag was raised over the British base outside the southern city of Basra...

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PHOTO: Major General Andy Salmon (C-L) embraces US Army Major General Michael Oates as he hands him control of forces in the Basra area on 3/31/09. British forces formally ended combat operations in Iraq 4/30/09, one month ahead of schedule, after a solemn ceremony to remember their dead comrades from six years of warfare (AFP/File/Essam al-Sudani).