July 12, 2012 Archives

Amb. Alexandre Fasel: Depoliticizing the UNHRC's Work

The UNHRC has continued to develop and improve over the past few years, and would be even more effective if it could learn to depoliticize the work that it does.

In Saudi Arabia, Activists Find an Oasis of Free Speech

Social media is giving Saudi Arabians an outlet for free speech. But offline, prominant activist Waleed Abu Alkhair takes great risks to host a face-to-face exchange of ideas

Tonga Crown Prince Marries Cousin

The heir to the throne of Tonga marries his cousin in a union that divides the Pacific island's royal family.

Students Clash with Police in Chile

Students clash with police in Santiago during protests to demand the a bigger share of mining profits to advance education reform.

Rebels Defend Syria's Famous Crusader Fort to the Death

Crac des Chevaliers, 40km from Homs, has been in rebel hands since the beginning of the Syrian uprising. President Assad's forces now surround the 12th century citadel where a rag-tag group of fighters hold out....for now.

Tensions Boil in DR Congo

Tutsi-dominated rebels vow to fight all the way to Goma in DR Congo if Tutsi's come under attack, while citzens call for UN help to fight rebels.

Archaeologists Discover Pre-Hispanic Structures and Human Remains in Mexico City

Archaeologists discover 12 sets of human remains and several pre-Hispanic structures in a Mexico City neighbourhood.

U.S., China Square Off Over South China Sea

The Obama administration is pressing Beijing to accept a code of conduct for resolving territorial disputes in the resource-rich South China Sea, a difficult mediation effort that has faced resistance from the communist government.

How Best to Ensure Effective Aid in Afghanistan?

Earlier this week, representatives from more than 70 countries pledged $16 billion in aid to Afghanistan.

Jibril's Alliance Leading in Early Libya Results

Libya's war time prime minister Mahmoud Jibril has a strong lead in early results from the country's first election.

Has the European Model Failed?

Francesco Bongiovanni, the author of the book, 'The Decline & Fall of Europe' says the current European social & economic model has created a 'civilization of entitlements' in some parts of Europe. He adds that getting rid of the model will be difficult, especially in Southern Europe.

Syrian Ambassador to Iraq defects

Syria's ambassador to Iraq has defected in protest at the military crackdown by Assad's forces against a 16-month uprising.

What Are the Possibilities for Afghanistan After the U.S. Leaves?

The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest piece on what will happen in Afghanistan when the bulk of U.S. troops leave the country. In his piece, Filkins writes '[a] coup is one of the big possibilities—a coup or civil war.'

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