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New EU President Raises Fears in Aspirant Turkey

Nov 20, 2009, 2:00 pm

Turkey fears the new EU president isn't sympathetic to Turkey's hopes to join the European Union.

Somalia to Join Child Rights Pact, Only U.S. Out

Nov 20, 2009, 1:00 pm

Somalia says it plans to ratify a global child-protection treaty; the U.S. is the only country not signed.

U.N. Committee Slams Iran for Post-Election Crackdown

Nov 20, 2009, 1:00 pm

The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran for a violent crackdown on protesters.

U.N. Committee Condemns N.Korea, Myanmar over Rights

Nov 19, 2009, 11:00 pm

A special committee of the U.N. General Assembly condemned North Korea and Myanmar on Thursday.

International

Somalia to Join Child Rights Pact, Only U.S. Out

Somalia says it plans to ratify a global child-protection treaty; the U.S. is the only country not signed.

U.N. Committee Condemns N.Korea, Myanmar over Rights

A special committee of the U.N. General Assembly condemned North Korea and Myanmar on Thursday.

French Court Dismisses Case Against Major Satellite Company

U.S. Pledges $275 Million for Tropical Forests in 2010

Sending Shortwaves of Hope from Manhattan to China

Chinese Officials Indicted for Genocide

Europe

New EU President Raises Fears in Aspirant Turkey

Turkey fears the new EU president isn't sympathetic to Turkey's hopes to join the European Union.

Underground CO2 Storage Test Approved in the Netherlands

A small town in the south of Holland will become the testing ground for a new experiment.

First EU President Named: Belgium PM van Rompuy

Sweden Avoided the Worst, Financial Future Looking Bright

Ukraine, Russia Prepare for Gas Talks, EU Watches

No Sign of Compromise Before EU Jobs Summit

Africa

Zimbabwe Farmers a Boon for Nigerian Agriculture

Nigeria imports about $3 billion worth of food annually and has been trying to boost its self-sufficiency.

U.N. Court Acquits Priest Of Genocide in Rwanda

A priest accused of genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1994 Rwandan genocide has been acquitted.

Floods Could Threaten up to 750,000 in Kenya, U.N. Says

Zimbabwe Proposes Local Ownership of Foreign Firms

Somalis Hijack Grain Ship, Take Spaniards Hostage

Regional Summit Seeks to End Zimbabwe Crisis

South America

Honduras's De Facto Leader May Step Aside for a Week

Honduras's de facto leader said he may give up his presidential duties for a week so voters can focus on an election.

Venezuela Blows Up Two Foot Bridges to Colombia

Venezuelan soldiers on Thursday blew up two makeshift foot bridges that stretched across the border to Colombia.

Chile's Bachelet Blasts Comments by Peru's Garcia

U.N. Cautions Brazil on Human Rights Before World Cup

Strikes, Street Protests Plague Argentine President

Venezuela Destroys 30,000 Guns Seized This Year

Middle East

U.N. Committee Slams Iran for Post-Election Crackdown

The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran for a violent crackdown on protesters.

Iraq Election Impasse Continues, Veto Contested

Iraqi lawmakers, divided over election laws, will continue debate while planning for a January vote.

Iran Rejects Sending Uranium Abroad

Iraq VP Vetoes Vote Law, Poll Date in Doubt

Israel Angers U.S. by Approving New West Bank Homes

Iran Reports Five Sentenced to Death So Far Over Vote Unrest

South Asia

For the Rakyat, by the Rakyat

Malaysians are about to get a democratic booster through a program that aims to raise awareness about the constitution.

Cautious Steps Characterize Obama’s China Visit

Censoring Obama’s visit by arresting and monitoring dissidents, points to an insecurity within the CCP’s system.

New Site Is Message Iran's Nuclear Work to Stay, Envoy Says

U.S. Raises Pressure on Pakistan over Taliban, Al Qaeda

Peru Pulls Out of APEC Summit Over Chile Spy Case

Bomber Attacks Pakistani Intelligence Agency; 9 Dead

North America

Harper Urged to Raise Falun Gong Forced Organ Harvesting on China Trip

“I would encourage the prime minister to bring up the issue,” said Mr. Matas, 2008 Order of Canada recipient.

6.6 Earthquake Hits off British Columbia Coast, USGS Reports

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Ida Weakens to Tropical Storm in U.S. Gulf

Honduras Pact Stalls over Unity Government

U.S. Sends Guantanamo Uyghurs to Taiwan Ally

Canada Leads with New Parliamentary Falun Gong Friendship Group

Asia Pacific

Australian Uranium to China, a Worry for Many Reasons

Sun Xiaodi was ignored when he first began to report on corruption and radioactive contamination.

Dalai Lama Appeals to China About Drying Tibet Rivers

The Dalai Lama on Wednesday appealed to China to take action to stop Tibet's glaciers melting.

Thai Protesters Denounce Thaksin's Royal Remarks

North Korea Warns South Korea It Will Pay for Clash

Two Koreas in Brief Naval Clash, Vessels Hit

Australian Court Asked to Set a Precedent in Chinese Torture Case

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