Rape crisis in east Congo tied to mining activity
Activists concerned by this year's escalation of sexual violence in eastern Congo are trying to turn up the heat on those benefitting--directly or indirectly--from illicit mineral extractions.
Expectations high for Obamas Cairo speech
President Obama will deliver an unprecedented speech in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, addressed to the Arab and Muslim world. Obama has said resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at the top of his agenda, and his Cairo speech is expected to signal how his administration intends to move on the problem.
JCP Chair Shii protests North Korea's nuclear test
North Korea conducted a nuclear test on May 25 in disregard of world opinion. It is a flagrant violation of both United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 of October 14, 2006, demanding that 'the DPRK not conduct any further nuclear test or launch of a ballistic missile,' and the joint statement adopted at the Six Party Talks on September 19, 2005, stating that the DPRK 'committed to abandoning all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs.' It is unacceptable that North Korea unilaterally broke its promise to the world because of its disagreement with the April statement of the UNSC president condemning North Korea's rocket launch.
Steelworkers walk out in France
Steelworkers from the Fos-sur-Mer Arcelor Mittal plant demonstrate in Marseille, southern France, May 26.
Woman gets jail for 'American Idol' stalking
Xinhuanet -- An Australian woman who stalked 'American Idol' contestant Diana DeGarmo over the internet was sentenced to 26 months in prison Friday.
US hides sexual abuse in Abu Ghraib
Washington, May 28 (Prensa Latina) The Pentagon sought to publish pictures on torture applied by the CIA in the prison of Abu Ghraib during the administration of George W. Bush, but President Barack Obama revoked its decision.
Caracas shuns gold firm as state pushes forward with development
Venezuela has refused to renew a gold concession held by the US Gold Reserve corporation as the government boosts state control over its mineral wealth.
Irish abuse churches must pay, prime minister argues
Irish leaders declared on Wednesday that the secretive Catholic orders responsible for abusing children in workhouse-style schools must pay a greater share of compensation for victims.
Susan Boyle faces final hurdle in dreamlike rise
LONDON (AP) — It's always a bad hair day for Susan Boyle — until she starts to sing.
Shadow wars: Is civilian control of war slipping away?
Sudan: The two F-16s caught the trucks deep in the northern desert. Within minutes, the column of vehicles was a string of shattered wrecks burning fiercely in the January sun. No country took responsibility or claimed credit. There were no sharp exchanges of diplomatic notes before the attack, just sudden death and mayhem.
