Ownership of St. Lucia's Beaches in Question
Region: BahamasOwnership of St. Lucia's Beaches in Question Written by Matthew Hunte St. Lucians can usually visit any beach they choose [1], but thanks to a recent celebrity wedding, the beach surrounding a local... more
Views: 810Colombia: Peace Process Hampered by Ongoing Violence
Region: ColombiaRebels and government seem committed to talks, yet neither will call a truce to ease transition to peace. By Rodrigo Sandoval Araujo Although Colombian governme... more
Views: 533Georgian Public Broadcaster Immersed in Political Battle
Region: GeorgiaNew government says planned management reform will make broadcaster more independent, but opposition disagrees. By Tinatin Jvania - Georgia’s public bro... more
Views: 425Protests Continue in Bulgaria Although Government Quits
Region: BulgariaBy Ruslan Trad On Sunday, February 24, 2013 tens of thousands of Bulgarians protested against corruption, high utility bills and poverty. The coastal city of Varna was declared the Protest Capital: over 40,000 people t... more
Views: 559Pope’s Resignation Provokes Reactions in Africa
Region: AngolaBy Abdoulaye Bah The announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his intention to resign with effect from February 28, 2013 provoked many reactions in Francophone Africa, both in traditional media and on social networks. The ... more
Views: 679Kenya: Disarmament Amiss
Region: KenyaCritics say government needs to get tough on illegally-held weapons in tense areas ahead of March elections. By Bernard Momanyi With less than a month ... more
Views: 794Armenia Introduces Changes to How Disabled Benefits Are Assessed
Region: ArmeniaRadical change will encourage disabled people to work if they can, but some experts fear new system could prove as unfair as its predecessor. By Gayane Mirzoyan ... more
Views: 505Tunisian Conference Investigates Police Reforms
Region: TunisiaSome say too little has changed since reforms were launched after 2011 revolution. By IWPR Tunisia - Tunisia 4 Feb 13 &n... more
Views: 658Armenia’s Prison System Rocked by Protests
Region: ArmeniaHuman rights defenders say convicts driven to desperation by poor conditions and unheeding officials. By Karine Ionesyan Armenia’s prison system has been rocked by an outbreak of protests,... more
Views: 867Crime Documented on YouTube: Executed by Hanging in Tehran
Region: IranBy Hooman Askary Two young men, Alireza Mafiha and Mohammad Ali Sarvari, were executed by hanging in Tehran, Iran in the early hours of January 20, 2013 before the eyes of public spectators [1] [warning: graphic p... more
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