EU urges Cuba to carry out democratic reforms

in Pictures: Alex Cuba in Chicago

By: soaringbird

Alex Cuba pictures from his Chicago performance.

about 1 month ago

World's biggest arms traders promise global arms treat

By: chnarendra

Today at the United Nations after years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total - agreed a timetable to establish a "strong and robust" Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) with the "highest common standards" to control international transfers of conventional arms. There is currently no global Treaty on the ...

about 1 month ago

IRAN :SHADI SADR WINS 2009 HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER TULIP AWARD

By: indira

  She is being awarded the Human Rights Defender Tulip Award for her   exceptional courage in an environment of concern,where human rights are repeatedly violated.She focuses in particular on ending the death penalty and stoning as well as on women's rights and equality. The award will be given on Nov.9,2009 by the Dutch ...

about 1 month ago

Michael Moore Was Right. Cuba Has Better Healthcare (If You Live In ...

By: dirtbagchronicle

As the media fuels swine flu fear with reports that there is a shortage of vaccines, a small number of political prisoners in Cuba enjoy the opportunity of inoculation: "Officials announced on October 30th that H1N1 vaccinations will be made available to detainees at Guantanamo Bay.This news comes as President Obama has declared the swine flu ...

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