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The legacy of torture in the UAE; you may have never heard of!
The legacy of torture in the UAE; you may have never heard of! 07 November, 2013 New Delhi [A true story of an Indian national, a torture survivor of inside… Read more
India is home to nearly half of world’s 30 million modern-day slaves
India is home to nearly half of world’s 30 million modern-day slaves 17 October, 2013 The Global Slavery Index lists India as the country with by far the most slaves,… Read more
In UN report, ICC urges Security Council support to enforce decisions
In UN report, ICC urges Security Council support to enforce decisions 08 October, 2013 Hague Photograph: The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. ICC-CPI/Max Koot The International Criminal Court… Read more
Sri Lanka drifting towards authoritarian rule: U.N. rights chief
Sri Lanka drifting towards authoritarian rule: U.N. rights chief Sep 25, 2013 By Robert Evans, Reuters GENEVA. Four years after it crushed a long separatist rebellion, Sri Lanka may be… Read more
U.S., Russia agree to framework on Syria chemical weapons
U.S., Russia agree to framework on Syria chemical weapons 15 September, 2013 CNN Russia and the United States, in their third day of talks in Switzerland, said Saturday they have… Read more
G20 summit ends in Russia without agreement on Syria
G20 summit ends in Russia without agreement on Syria September 06, 2013 ST. PETERSBURG — The Group of 20, which comprise the largest economies of the world, split down the… Read more
House Leaders Express Their Support for Syria Strike
House Leaders Express Their Support for Syria Strike September 3, 2013 WASHINGTON — President Obama won the support on Tuesday of Republican and Democratic leaders in the House for an… Read more
Full text of Obama’s statement on US intervention in Syria
Full text of Obama’s statement on US intervention in Syria August 31, 2013 Rose Garden The full text of US President Obama’s statement, in which he asks “What message will we… Read more
Imminent U.S. strike on Syria could draw nation into civil war
Imminent U.S. strike on Syria could draw nation into civil war August 28, 2013 An imminent U.S. strike on Syrian government targets in response to the alleged gassing of civilians… Read more
US boosts naval presence amid Syria tensions
US boosts naval presence amid Syria tensions 24 Aug 2013 08:23 Fourth vessel ordered to the Mediterranean as pressure rises on White House for action after reported gas attack. … Read more
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