Trayvon Martin: The Selling And Exploitation Of A Murdered Child
This is the real tragedy – blacks are killing other blacks in astounding numbers.
Israel Encouraged By Obama’s Tougher Talk On Iran
Over the weekend, Obama warned that time is running out on Tehran.
Number Of Executions Gradually Easing, Except For Middle East And China: Amnesty
The Middle East saw a nearly 50 spike rise in executions during a year of widespread turmoil and revolutions.
Pope Benedict Calls For “Open Society” In Cuba
Up to 10 percent of the Cuban population are now practicing Catholics and that the rising influence of the church may help to speed up reforms in the country after 50 years of Marxism.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Charged In French Vice Ring Case
One of his attorneys, Richard Malka, said his client denies all the charges.
U.S., Mexico, Canada Enter Into Nuclear Security Agreement
The three governments worked closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the project.
Most Israelis Support Military Strike On Iran: Poll
Of 505 respondents, 77 percent believe Iran presents a grave threat to Israel's existence and 60 percent think only a military attack on Iran will stop its nuclear program.
Activists Protest At South Korea Nuclear Summit
As heads of state gathered for talks, demonstrators chanted: No nukes Asia, no nukes Korea, No nukes [America], no nukes anywhere! Many cited the disaster at power plants hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan as proof of nuclear power's inherent risks.
Pakistan Needs Nuclear Power To Meet Energy Needs: Gilani
Gilani will also meet directly with President Barack Obama to try to repair the fractured ties between Pakistan and the U.S.
Guatemala President Calls For Decriminalization of Drugs
The leaders of Mexico and Colombia (two major drug-producing nations) have also called for a new approach to coping with the violent and hugely lucrative narcotics trade.
Syrian Crisis: Kofi Annan Takes Peace Plan To China
Annan has already received support for the plan from Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and foreign minister Sergey Lavrov
Nazi Germany’s Fascination With Ancient India: The Case Of Heinrich Himmler
Himmler, responsible for the deaths of millions of innocent people, was also a highly complex and fascinating man. He was obsessed with India and Hinduism.
Turkey’s Erdogan To Meet With Obama At Seoul Nuclear Summit
After departing Seoul, Erdogan will reportedly fly directly to Tehran to discuss with Iranian officials details of the Korean summit.
Russian Banker Shot In London In ‘Assassination’ Attempt
Although the area around the incident is rife with gang activity, police discounted that Gorbuntsov was targeted by local gangsters.
UN Rights Council Condemns Syrian Violence, Suggests Prosecution Of High Officials
Of the 47 delegations at the Geneva talks, 41 voted in favor of the resolutions against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Russia, China and Cuba voted against it.
India Refuses To Pay EU Carbon Tax For Flights To Europe
China has already vowed to boycott the tax, while the U.S. and Russia have also objected to the scheme.
Pope Condemns Mexico’s Drug Violence Ahead of Visit
Almost 50,000 people have died in Mexico since the state initiated a crackdown on drug cartels six years ago.
Castro Regime Would Fall If Cubans Had Internet Access: Rubio
Cuba has become a prominent subject in Washington circles lately amidst reports that President Raul Castro’s government has been cracking down on dissent ahead of a widely anticipated visit later this month by Pope Benedict XVI.
China Plans To Eliminate Organ Donations From Condemned Prisoners
China faces a shortage of transplant organs and has long relied on organs from condemned prisoners, apparently with their prior consent.
Japan Readies Missile Defense Against North Korea Rocket Launch
The North's provocative gesture comes as global leaders, including the presidents of the United States, China and Russia, prepare to meet next week in South Korea to discuss nuclear security issues.
Clinton To Talk Syria In Turkey Next Month
On Wednesday, Russia and China (two erstwhile allies of Assad) endorsed a UN peace plan for Syria that was proposed by Kofi Annan,
Honor Killings: Pakistan Death Toll Exceeded 900 Last Year
In the majority of these cases, the killer was the girl’s father, husband or brother.
Toulouse Massacre: Fears Extreme Right-Wing May Exploit Tragedy For Political Gain
France currently has about 5-million Muslims, making it the largest Islamic community in Europe.
Algeria: Fifty Years After Independence, Slow Progress To Prosperity
Much of the Algerian public remains burdened by poverty, high unemployment, poor public services and entrenched government corruption.
UN Human Rights Council Urges Sri Lanka To Probe War Crimes
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passed a resolution urging Sri Lanka to investigate possible war crimes that may have been committed by both sides of the island nation's 26-year civil war.
Russia’s Existential Crisis: No Signs Population Drop Will End
Its unique position straddling Europe and Asia and a tumultuous history tell only part of the story of why Russia faces an unprecedented challenge for an industrialized country.
Syria Shelling Northern Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon over the past year since an uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad prompted a brutal crackdown against civilians and opponents.
Syria Crisis: Russia, China Join UN Council In Backing Annan Peace Plan
Wednesday's statement didn't explicitly demand that President Bashar al-Assad step down, but it warned that his regime should immediately cease troop movements towards, and end the use of heavy weapons in, population centers, and begin pullback of military concentrations.
Korean Tensions Spike Ahead Of Seoul Nuclear Summit
Pyongyang officials said such rhetoric may be akin to a declaration of war.
Iraq: Al-Qaeda Linked Group Claims Responsibility For Bombing Wave
By destabilizing Iraq, the militant organization is seeking to derail Baghdad’s contention that Iraq is moving towards “normalcy” after almost a decade of war.
