U.S. condemns mass killings and rape in Guinea

The New York Times posted a horrifying story of vicious rape, molestation and killing of women in Guinea today. 

Here is President Obama's reaction to the story.

Here is the original story published in the paper today.

On Septmeber 30, Democracy Now! covered the revolt in Guinea saying this:

Guinea Toll Approaches 160 in Military Attack on Protest in Guinea 

The death toll from a government attack on opposition protest Monday has reached nearly 160. Tens of thousands had gathered in soccer stadium in the capital Conakry, to protest the military junta, when troops opened fire. Opposition leaders are vowing to continue their protest.

 

Conde Nast takes a hit

Conde Nast released today that four of its publications, Gourmet, Cookie, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride, will be folding. Bon Appetite will stay around. Gourmet, having the most status out of the four, has been a fixture in the foodie world since December 1940.

What is the world coming to if over-weight Americans cannot support a magazine dedicated to delicious endeavors????