Tag: The World
Viral human rights activism
Syrian protests continue in the face of gruesome images of torture by the Syrian government. Human rights groups are making sure the world can see those images....
After violence in Egypt, eyes turn to Salafist Muslims
Victims are blaming ultra-conservative Salafist Muslims for sectarian violence that has broken out in Egypt. Prominent Salafists deny the accusations....
Doubt and remorse over Nepal's killing spree and fallen monarchy
It was 10 years ago June 1st that, by the official account, Nepal's Crown Prince strode into a royal family gathering, opened fire, and killed nine people -- including his father the King, before shooting himself....
Immigration reform for dual-nationality, same-sex couples
Same sex couples where partners have different nationalities struggle with US immigration laws....
Afghan President Karzai to NATO: Don't be an occupying force
Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, has stepped up warnings to NATO, saying it risks becoming an "occupying force."...
Germans love reenacting the American Civil War
Civil War reenactments are surprisingly popular in Germany, where Civil War battles are staged outside of Berlin....
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip, reuniting Palestinians
Egypt's new military government has opened the border between Egypt and the Gaza strip. But easing travel restrictions on Palestinians won't help the economy in Gaza....
Peacetones celebrates "Wanito," winner of "Haiti Sings"
An American Idol style competition, "Haiti Sings," shines a light on the country's musical gifts....
Palestinian plan for statehood in the United Nations
In September, Palestinians are expected to go to the United Nations to ask for statehood based on pre-1967 border....
Indigenous people dress like Avatar, protest deforestation
A group of indigenous people in Cambodian have traveled to the capital Phnom Penh to protest deforestation of their sacred forest....
