The Student Operated Press

Bound for Europe This Summer?

(Askin Ozcan (Mentor)) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:15:00 GMT

As a young tourist, you have either travelled to Europe, already, in one of your summer vacations or you will travel in the near future.

Communist China's Policy of Oppression in East Turkestan

contribute@thesop.org (SOP newswire2) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Occupation, repression and sanctions have brought the region nothing but tension, disorder and hatred. The days of exploiting nations by such means are dead and gone.

Outrage: Gay Men Arrested For Innocent Kiss On The Cheek

rreyes4966@aol.com (Robert Paul Reyes) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:03:00 GMT

A gay couple say they were detained by security guards on a plaza owned by the Mormon church and later cited by police, claiming it stemmed from a kiss on the cheek.

H1N1 Virus Strikes Air Force Cadets

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:57:00 GMT

Preliminary press reports that identified 15 basic cadets as having H1N1 are correct.

Lindsay Lohan's Twitter Tribute To Michael Jackson

rreyes4966@aol.com (Robert Paul Reyes) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:48:00 GMT

LiLo posted a sexy picture to her Twitter account showing the Mean Girls star in her undies while wearing a Jacksonesque hat pulled over her eyes.

War Crimes Being Committed In Somalia

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:13:00 GMT

Grave violations of international human rights " possibly amounting to war crimes " are being committed in strife-torn Somalia, a top UN official said.

UN: Civilians Caught In Crossfire In The Congo

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Civilians are bearing the brunt of attempts to dismantle armed groups in the Congo, with the rebels carrying out vicious reprisals and some Government soldiers committing serious human rights abuses.

UN Responds To Deadly Landslide In Myanmar

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:58:00 GMT

The United Nations is assessing how it can assist Myanmar in the wake of a deadly landslide caused by heavy rains which swept away a jade miners settlement in the north of the country.

Military Leaders Embrace Facebook, Twitter, MySpace

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:51:00 GMT

Military Leaders get with the program and embrace social media.

US Military Services Meet Recruiting Goals

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT

All active-duty military components met or exceeded their recruiting goals in June, with the Marine Corps adding the highest percentage of its target to its ranks.

Obama's Speech To The Ghanaian Parliament

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:38:00 GMT

The full text of Obama's African speech.

Afghanistan's Ops Need NATO Support

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:32:00 GMT

Options exist to help NATO members better meet their obligations within the alliance, the former NATO commander who left the post less than two weeks ago said here yesterday.

New Michael Jackson Wax Figure Unveiled

rreyes4966@aol.com (Robert Paul Reyes) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:25:00 GMT

Madame Tussauds unveiled a wax figure of Michael Jackson on Thursday, showing the late entertainer in a pose from the concerts he had planned to hold this month.

UN: Pakistan's Displacement Crisis At Critical Moment

mmccagg@flagler.edu (SOP newswire3) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:20:00 GMT

The humanitarian effort to help millions in north-west Pakistan uprooted by clashes between the Government and insurgents is at a critical stage.

Shame On Congress For Not Passing Resolution Honoring Michael Jackson

rreyes4966@aol.com (Robert Paul Reyes) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:28:00 GMT

Michael Jackson did more to unite this nation than all the spineless politicians in Washington. I hope Rep. Shelia Jackson won't give up her crusade to honor the King of Pop until she achieves victory.