Global IssuesBooks: In the Shadow World, Only Blood, Gold and Gunpowder
Thursday, February 09, 2012
They called themselves the 'cut hands commandos' because they lopped off their victims' hands with machetes; the 'burn house unit', for the thousands of families who were locked into their homes and roasted alive; the 'born naked squad', in reference to the hapless hundreds who were stripped naked and raped before being bludgeoned or burned to death.
One Country, Two Systems, Big Problem
Thursday, February 09, 2012
A recent series of public spats between Hong Kong locals and mainland Chinese have highlighted escalating tensions between Beijing and the former colony - and heralded in one of the most conspicuous anti-mainland campaigns seen in Hong Kong since the handover.
Philippines: LGBT Radio Switches to Podcasting
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues have generally been ignored in the Philippines, or worse, negatively portrayed to spice up mainstream media programmes.
U.S.: Muslim 'Terror Threat' Belied by Numbers
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
The threat of terrorism carried out by Muslim Americans appears to have been exaggerated by U.S. officials in recent years, according to a new study on domestic terrorism released Wednesday.
Violent Crime Surge In The Caribbean Takes Heavy Toll
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Helen Clarke, the former prime minister of New Zealand, recalled a situation a few years ago when within the less affluent suburbs of her country, youth gang violence had become a serious problem.
South-South Focus To Keep Pace With Rising Population
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
When the world's rising population hit the historic seven billion milestone last October, the United Nations predicted that population growth will continue to increase, reaching an estimated 9.3 billion by the year 2050.
Sierra Leone Drafts A Development Plan For The Next 50 Years
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Fifty years ago when Sierra Leone gained independence after 150 years of colonial rule, with it came a feeling of optimism that along with a newfound control of its governance, the country would profit from its ample endowment of natural resources, like timber, fish, minerals and oil. Instead, in the last 50 years, the country has had 13 military coups and an 11-year civil war that left the economy in ruins and the country heavily reliant on foreign donor funding.
'besieged' Homs Endures Tank Assault
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
The Syrian military is reportedly moving deeper into residential areas in the city of Homs, a day after the Russian foreign minister said President Bashar al-Assad was 'fully committed' to ending the bloodshed.
Eu Pledges Strong Support For Earth Summit
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
European leaders have mapped out a bold agenda ahead of the Rio summit, vowing to transform development aid, help provide renewable electricity to the world’s neediest people, and bulk up the United Nations environment body.
'raining Bombs' Causing Hundreds To Flee Northern Nigeria
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
'I can no longer stay here in Kano as it rains bombs. The gun battles rattle us... Kano is no longer safe,' said pregnant Funke Nweke of her decision to flee Nigeria’s northern state with her five-year-old daughter.
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