Pope John Paul II: A Mixed Blessing
A deeply conservative cleric, his implacable resistance to birth control and the use of condoms sparked enormous criticism because of its negative impact on the spread of Aids.
Zimbabwe’s Very American Election
Last week, the African nation of Zimbabwe held parliamentary elections. It was viewed, both within the country and by foreign observers, as a referendum on Mugabe.
ACLU Plans to Bring Torture Issue to the UN
The magnitude of revelations of torture committed at Abu Ghraib and other US-run detention facilties will be among the issues raised by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) at the UN Commission on Human Rights.
Palestinian State Now
Sharon is well aware of both the Israeli public's weariness of the occupation and the pressure of national and international public opinion to leave the Occupied Territories.
Cuba Mourns Passing of Pope John Paul II
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Cuba declared a three-day national mourning including the suspension of the National Baseball Series playoffs, activities for the Young Communist League and Jose Marti Organization anniversaries.
China's Report on Human Rights Violations in the US (Pt. 1)
In 2004 the atrocity of US troops abusing Iraqi POWs exposed the dark side of human rights performance of the United States. The scandal shocked the humanity and was condemned by the international community.
China's Report on Human Rights Violations in the US (Pt. 2)
The United States refuses to ratify the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural rights and took negative attitude to the economic, social and cultural rights of the laborers.
China's Report on Human Rights Violations in the US (Pt. 3)
The situation of American women and children was disturbing. The rates of women and children physically or sexually victimized were high.
Japan: Anti-nuclear Petition Gains Worldwide Support
International efforts to collect signatures in support of the 'Abolition Nuclear Weapons Now!' appeal are gaining momentum.
U.S. Protests Arms Sale to Venezuela while it Arms Latin America and the World
On March 29, Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez announced that a $1.7 billion sale of vessels and airplanes is currently being negotiated.
