March 26, 2009 by Tim McDowell.

On 25 March 2009 the U.S. Embassy in Kiev issued the following Warden Message: “Recently, private U.S. citizens resident in or visiting Kyiv have reported seven violent criminal assaults and robberies directed against foreign nationals by a gang of street criminals. These reported activities have occurred in and around the areas surrounding O’Brien’s Pub and the Hyatt Hotel in Kyiv.

“After an extensive check, the Regional Security Office of the Embassy has been unable to confirm these incidents; however, crime is a serious problem in Kyiv and as the economic situation worsens, violent criminal incidents — robberies, burglaries, and assaults — are expected to increase. As a reasonable precaution, the Embassy strongly recommends all U.S. citizens exercise an increased level of security awareness and report any criminal incident to the Embassy. …”

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March 26, 2009 by Tim McDowell.

Supporters of former President Marc Ravalomanana and newly installed President Andry Rajoelina reportedly clashed during an anti-government protest in Antananarivo on 25 March 2009. Anti-riot police officers fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd. There were no reports of serious injuries or arrests during the incident. Approximately 15,000 opposition supporters had gathered at the capital’s Ambohijatovo Park gardens to demand that Rajoelina step down from office.

Ravalomanana’s supporters have pledged to continue staging daily demonstrations until Rajoelina resigns. Ravalomanana gave his express support to his followers to continue their civil actions through a pre-recorded video clip that was broadcast during the 25 March rally, encouraging his supporters to “save the nation.”

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March 26, 2009 by Tim McDowell.

This is a video that every American Should see

Then go ahead an get a good night’s sleep knowing that Papa Obama is watching out for us

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0861ff3eabea1ceb73e4

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