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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

12.11.08 posted by jason 0 views no comments
What Cholera outbreak. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suggested today that the Cholera crisis was over. In fact, it is far from over. If ever there was a time for more international action against Mugabe's regime it is now. See this NYT article and judge for yourself
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U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar

U.N. appeals for $187 million for aid for Myanmar

05.09.08 posted by jason 131 views no comments
The United Nations appealed on Friday to its 192 member states to provide $187 million in aid to help 1.5 million victims of cyclone-ravaged Myanmar, despite the ruling military junta's delays in allowing relief in. Less than two hours after the launch of the appeal, initial pledges totaled around $77 million.
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Afghan President Karzai Escapes an Assassination Attempt

Afghan President Karzai Escapes an Assassination Attempt

04.27.08 posted by jason 146 views no comments
President Hamid Karzai survived an assassination attempt at a military parade in central Kabul on Sunday, when suspected Taliban insurgents fired mortars and bullets at the dignitaries assembled in the spectator stand. One person was killed and 11 injured in the incident.The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack and said that it could carry out an attack anywhere in Afghanistan.
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Post-quake challenge: 5 million homeless

Post-quake challenge: 5 million homeless

05.21.08 posted by eguda 111 views 2 comments
The Chinese government is grappling with the next urgent task in the aftermath of last week's 8.0-magnitude deadly earthquake -- how to shelter up to 5 million residents in Sichuan Province who are now homeless. The following efforts including immune and psycho-support may be more important than early time.
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Bush on Farewell Europe Tour

Bush on Farewell Europe Tour

06.09.08 posted by jason 92 views no comments
President Bush today began his farewell tour through Europe. Considering this historically low approval ratings both within and outside of the US, this tour should be interesting to watch. Many in Europe have stood against the President on a range of issues, from the war in Iraq, the environment, nuclear policy, energy policy and the role of the US in the world.
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China 'Remains a Land of Torture and Repression'

China 'Remains a Land of Torture and Repression'

04.30.08 posted by pondy 129 views 9 comments
As China marks the 100 day countdown to the Olympics, Shao Jiang, an organizers of the pro-democracy protests in Tienanmen Square discusses the brutality that existed in China and still exists. Shao looks at the crackdown in 1989 and the recent one that took place in Tibet as signs that China has not changed its human rights policies over the last 19 years.
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Election official: Zimbabwe Runoff will be Delayed, Perhaps up to 1 Year

Election official: Zimbabwe Runoff will be Delayed, Perhaps up to 1 Year

05.11.08 posted by jason 125 views no comments
Zimbabwe's presidential runoff cannot take place in the time allotted by law, according to the head of the electoral commission. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has insisted the vote should be held within 21 days of the May 2 announcement of the results from the initial vote. However, Zimbabwean government officials have said the electoral commission has up to a year to hold the runoff.
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Zimbabwe War Veterans Seize White Owned Farms

Zimbabwe War Veterans Seize White Owned Farms

04.06.08 posted by jason 167 views no comments
A campaign of intimidation is underway in Zimbabwe where the high court is set to rule shortly on if the government must release the full election results. Militant supporters of Robert Mugabe descended on some of Zimbabwe's last white-owned farms in an orchestrated campaign. Tensions have reached a new high in the country as the election outcome remains in doubt.
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Zimbabwe Crackdown Begins

Zimbabwe Crackdown Begins

04.03.08 posted by jason 173 views no comments
Police officers loyal to Robert Mugabe struck back at the opposition on Thursday, raiding its offices and arresting at least two foreign journalists covering the disputed presidential election, including a correspondent for the NY Times. An opposition spokesman said, "It is quite clear he has unleashed a war."
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China Sentences Human Rights Activist to Jail

China Sentences Human Rights Activist to Jail

04.03.08 posted by pondy 170 views 1 comment
Hu Jia, one of China's most prominent human rights advocates, was given 3 1/2 years in prison for "inciting state subversion." The evidence against Hu included five Internet articles he wrote and two interviews he gave to foreign media. Hu had been under house arrest for the past 7 months.
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Israel's Ehud Barak Calls for Olmert to Resign

Israel's Ehud Barak Calls for Olmert to Resign

05.28.08 posted by jason 103 views no comments
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert received a stunning blow in his ability to retain power amid a corruption scandal. defense Minister Ehud Barak called a surprise news conference on Wednesday and Israeli Army Radio said he would demand Prime Minister Olmert step aside after damaging testimony in a corruption case. Olmert's political career is clearly now very much in peril.
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