Peace Through Tennis: An Alluring Idea
All is not lost, however, for peace between Israelis and Arabs need not come just from the top down -- not just when leaders across this turbulent region cast aside their weapons and sign treaties.
Turkish Military Convoy Of 30 Armored Vehicles Heading For Syrian Border: Report
A Turkish convoy of 30 military vehicles and trucks loaded with missile batteries is heading for Syrian border 50 kilometer away from Turkey's coastal town of Iskenderun in Hatay province, Turkish state-run news agency reported Thursday.
Forced Abortion Scandal Highlights Chinese Anger At One-Child Policy
A grim tale of local abuse heats up tempers over China's population control policy.
'We Live In A Real State Of War From All Angles': Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has admitted that his country is in a real state of war, more than a year after the uprising against regime began. He added that his efforts are aimed at winning the war.
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Saudi Arabia Allows Female Athletes To Compete In Olympics, But May Not Have Any
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where girls are not offered physical education in state schools and women are essentially barred from participating in most competitive sports, external pressure has prompted the monarchy to allow females to participate in the Olympic Games for the first time.
Exile Island: US Military and UK Govt. Suppress Refugees? Claims To Chagos Archipelago
During the 1960s, the US and the UK cooperated on a plan to clear a remote archipelago for military use. The exiled islanders are still fighting for their right to go back home.
Azerbaijan - A Repressive, Corrupt Country That The West Loves: There Must Be Oil
With all of its contradictions, Azerbaijan is a complex country to fully figure out: Its tangled friendships and autocratic policies are often puzzling as are its relations with the West. But its obsession with oil is as undiluted and unwavering as anything the country has ever done.
UK Denies Syria's Olympic Head Entry Visa
According to the report, General Mowaffak Joumaa has been denied the visa due to his links to President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Palestinian Soccer Player Ends Hunger Strike In Exchange For Release
A 25-year-old soccer player ended a 90 day hunger strike in exchange for his release from an Israeli prison.
Uganda Bans 38 Pro-Gay Groups
Uganda has banned 38 nongovernmental organizations for promoting homosexuality and recruiting children.
Why Do Black Americans Embrace Arabs And Reject Israel?
Arab racism against black people is deeply-rooted and stretches back centuries.
27 Million Slaves In The World: Hillary Clinton
The State Department released its report ahead of the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln?s Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves in the U.S. South in 1863.
UK Ministers To Boycott Euro 2012 Quarterfinal
British officials will boycott the nation's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy in Kiev on Sunday because of concerns over human rights in Ukraine, in particular the continued imprisonment of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
90,000 Burmese Displaced By Violence As Bangladesh Seals Off Border
Human rights activists as well as the U.N.?s refugee agency have condemned Bangladesh for its refusal to take in Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar.
Man Beheaded For Sorcery, Witchcraft In Saudi Arabia
On Tuesday, Muree bin Ali Issa al-Asiri was beheaded in Saudi Arabia on charges of witchcraft and sorcery.
Suu Kyi Says Myanmar's Citizenship Laws Stoke Ethnic Tensions
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar (formerly Burma) said Monday that her nation's citizenship laws underlie the ethnic tensions that have recently boiled over into mass sectarian violence in the western part of the country.
Ahmadinejad Goes To Rio: Ahead Of Summit, Iran Makes And Breaks Ties In Latin America
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is headed for the sunny beaches of Ipanema, and many Brazilians are less than thrilled.
Syria: At Least 79 Dead On Monday As Violence Surges In Several Towns
Monday reports indicate that violence has once again surged in Syria, following the Saturday suspension of the United Nations monitoring mission due to unsafe conditions.
Selling The Farm: Human Rights And The Real Price Of Progress In Ethiopia
A new report shows that the Ethiopian government, caught up in an ambitious, nationwide agricultural overhaul, is facilitating the mistreatment and forced relocation of small-scale farmers in Omo Valley.
If You're Anti-Guns Or Against Abortion And Pornography Or Don't Like Testing On Animals There's Always Socially Responsible Investing
Once reserved for boutique funds catering to religious investors opposed to profiting from weapons, gambling, tobacco or alcoholic beverages, socially responsible investing today has a larger presence, with more assets under management than ever before.
Colombia Seeks To End Violent Legacy With FARC Rebels In New Policy Shift
Colombia's Senate approved legislation Thursday that sets up a framework for peace talks with leftist guerrillas, seeking to end nearly five decades of armed conflict between the rebels and the state.
Roger Garaudy, Communist, Christian, Philosopher, Holocaust Denier, Dies At 98
The book ?Founding Myths? was particularly critical of what Garaudy viewed as excessive Jewish influence on U.S. foreign policy.
Clinton Urges North Korean Leader To Reverse Repressive Policies
South Korea and the West are concerned that North Korea is determined to develop nuclear weapons
Egyptians Outraged By Parliament Dissolution; Muslim Brotherhood Warns Of 'Dark Tunnel'
Many Egyptians are outraged following the Supreme Court's decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament, temporarily transferring power to the Military Council until new elections are held.
India?s Mining Industry Scarred By Corruption, Lack Of Regulation: Report
Indian media has feasted on scandals in the mining industry in recent years.
We Will Be Haunted By Syria
?Life,? the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard said, ?must be lived forward, but can only be understood backwards.?
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