Democracy Now!

Season 2012, Episode 109

Episode Title: May 31, 2012

Air Date: 2012-05-31

Overview:

2012/05/31 Headlines: Fighting Erupts in Hunger-Stricken Yemen; Syrian Rebels Give Assad Deadline to End Violence; U.S. Envoy Warns Syria of "Actions Outside" the United Nations; More Syrian Diplomats Expelled After Houla Massacre; Iraq Bombings Kill 13, Wound Dozens; Civilian Deaths Drop in Afghanistan for 1st Time in 5 Years; Pakistani Doctor Sentenced for Ties to Warlord; Hundreds of Tibetans Detained Protesting Chinese Rule; Florida Governor Advances Purge of Voter Rolls; Holder: Civil Rights Gains "Hang in the Balance" in Voting Struggle; Study: Companies Contradict Pro-Climate Stances with Political Donations; Couples Challenge Illinois Ban on Same-Sex Marriage; White House Apologizes for Polish Death Camp Remark; Thousands of Canadians Hold "Casserole" March in Solidarity with Quebec Protests; Illinois Legislator Gives Angry Tirade on Assembly Floor;$