Senator Webb Is In Burma To Meet Junta Leader
Today, US Senator Jim Webb arrived in Burma for talks with Than Shwe, the leader of the military junta. The visit comes a few days after the military regime extended the house arrest sentence of opposition leader, Aung Suu Kyi. The sentence drew some strong international condemnations, especially from the EU and the UN. Senator […]
Is The Recession Over In Europe?
Today, some new economic data coming from Germany & France are showing signs that both economies have finally stopped contracting. Both France & Germany announced today a surprising GDP ( gross domestic product) growth of 0.3 percent for the 2ND quarter of 2009. Economists, in Germany & France, had predicted more contraction of their respective […]
The Geneva Convention Turns 60
Sixty years ago today, the Geneva Conventions were adopted. The essential spirit of the Geneva Conventions- to uphold human life & dignity even in the midst of armed conflicts- is as important today as it was 60 years ago. The journey to implement the principles of the Conventions has not been always smooth sailing. Especially […]
Survey: Favorability Ratings Of Federal & State Governments
Today, the Pew Research Center released a survey conducted from July 22 to July 26. The survey gives a snap shot on how Americans view their government, at the moment, at Federal, State and even local level.
Iran: Election Aftermath Death Toll Could Be As High As 69
This is according to a close ally of Mousavi. He claims that 69 people died in the post election protests as opposed to the Iranian authority official death toll of 26. Ali Behesthi says that a file containing the name of 69 people is in the hands of the Iranian parliament, and that the deaths […]
