China Jails Ex-Professor for 'Subversion'

Six Vietnamese Writers Receive Hellman/Hammett Grants

By: chnarendra

 Six Vietnamese writers are among a diverse group of 37 writers from 19 countries to receive the prestigious Hellman/Hammett award this year, Human Rights Watch said today. The award honors their commitment to free expression and their courage in the face of political persecution. All are writers and activists whose work and activities ...

about 1 month ago

North Korean diplomat to visit US...by Xian Wan for the BBC's Biodun ...

By: BiodunIginla

Saturday, October 17, 2009 View Card To: biginla@bbcnews.com Friday, 16 October, 2009, 23:00 GMT 24:00 +01:00:Europe/London

about 1 month ago

Five Things the U.S. and China Actually Agree

By: azhar12

As U.S. President Barack Obama touched down in China on Sunday, his visit marked a pivotal moment in the two countries' relationship. While the U.S. and China once met to discuss topics of mutual importance, their talks are now occupied with issues of significance to the entire planet. From North Korea to Iran, global warming to global trade ...

23 days ago

RIGHT MOVE: FEDS SEIZE MOSQUES, APARTMENT SKYSCRAPER AS TERRORIST ...

By: grantswank

J. Grant Swank, Jr. America’s democracy and very existence depends on authorities closing down terrorist cells within our borders. If America does not protect itself, it will be overcome by the Muslims who believe the Koran’s call to Islam World Rule. That means their slaughtering all infidels—non-Muslims. ...

26 days ago