Children and Environmental Toxins
To say that kids are growing up faster than ever these days may be more than just cliché. Recent studies have shown that children are reaching puberty at younger and younger ages, and researchers are starting to see links between this trend and other societal ills such as ubiquitous pollution and sedentary lifestyles.
Jesse Jackson and the Politics of Distraction
Today's news reports Jesse Jackson using the 'n' word. Jackson in Spain issued another apology. The politics of distraction unfortunately continue. Last week, John McCain had a bad week, only no one knew it. From fumbling the names of football teams (in Pittsburgh he claimed he repeated the names of the front line of the Steelers when a POW instead of the usual team) to his campaign co-chair accusing the working poor of “whining” and being in a 'mental recession,' McCain should have faced tough questions on veracity, character and judgment.
ICC Prosecution of Bashir a Bold Step for Justice and Peace in Sudan
Yesterday, International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo asked ICC judges to charge Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir with 10 counts of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide for the violence against civilians he has helped orchestrate in Darfur.
Refugees Fear Returning to Their Homes in Diyala Province, Iraq
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Iraq’s northeastern Diyala Province are still facing threats and danger when returning to their homes, a senior local official and a non-governmental organization (NGO) have said.
Power Draining TVs
According to The Wall Street Journal’s Rebecca Smith, a 42-inch plasma TV set can draw more power than a large refrigerator, even if the TV is only used a few hours a day.
Petrocaribe: An Anti-crisis and Anti-hunger Shield
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez presented the Declaration of the Fifth Petrocaribe Extraordinary Summit at the gathering’s final work session on Sunday, calling the organization an 'anti-crisis and anti-hunger shield.'
AFL-CIO Forms New Union Veterans Council
The AFL-CIO today announced the formation of a national Union Veterans Council that will enlist millions of veterans to improve urgent veterans’ and pocketbook issues and expose the records of candidates for office at every level on these issues.
Attack on UNAMID Forces in Darfur: The Khartoum Regime is Responsible
On July 8, 2008, at approximately 2:45pm local time, heavily armed Janjaweed militia attacked a joint police and military patrol of the UN/African Union Mission in Sudan (UNAMID) in an area approximately 100 kilometers southeast of el-Fasher, near the village of Umm Hakibah (North Darfur).
Vietnam Vetoes Draft Resolution on Zimbabwe
Vietnam, which holds the presidency of the 15-member UN Security Council in July, voted against a draft resolution proposing sanctions on Zimbabwe.
India: Withdrawal of Support to the UPA Government
The Left Parties have withdrawn support to the UPA Government. The UPA Government came into existence in 2004 with the support of the Left parties on the basis of its Common Minimum Program.
