Bill Would Make Parental Rights ‘Fundamental’
Region: VirginiaBy Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – A divided House of Delegates this week passed a bill formally declaring that parents have “a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the care, ... more
Views: 573Cuban Political Detentions Intensify in Last Three Years
Region: CubaHuman Rights Day in December marked with surge of arrests. By Camilo Ganga - Three times more Cubans were detained or arrested on political groun... more
Views: 644Tunisia:Protests Erupt Across Tunisia Following Secular Politician's Assassination
Region: TunisiaBy Afef Abrougui Protests have erupted across Tunisia, following the assassination of Chokri Belaid, a leading member of the secular opposition, and a staunch opponent of the Islamist-led coalition government. His ... more
Views: 678Senate OK’s Letting Governor Serve 2 Terms
Region: VirginiaBy Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – Starting in 2017, Virginia voters could have the opportunity to re-elect the governor to a second consecutive term if the House joins the Senate in se... more
Views: 482Mali's ‘Soldier of Death’
Region: MaliBy Rakotomalala Since the start of Operation Serval in Mali, this photo has been seen and shared around the world. [1] French soldier in Mali wearing a scarf with death's head motif – from odieux connard ... more
Views: 567Cuban Athletes: Immersed in Race to Leave
Region: CubaWhile some seek better lives abroad, others stay out of a sense of loyalty. By Carlos Rodríguez Cuban athlet... more
Views: 635I-64 May Get Millions to Ease Congestion
Region: VirginiaBy Shelby Mertens Capital News Service RICHMOND – Gov. Bob McDonnell’s transportation budget would provide millions of dollars for road and rail projects along Interstate 64 from Newport News to... more
Views: 731Washington Showing Support for International Court
Region: United StatesUS steers clear of joining International Criminal Court, but it is now much more aligned with the court's goals than ever before. By Blake Evans-Pritchard Although the... more
Views: 701Afghan-US Deal Raises Controversy
Region: AfghanistanPresident Karzai's opponents say he should not allow US forces to stay on, while others see this as essential to Afghanistan’s future. By Mina Habib - Afghan... more
Views: 791Laying Down The Gauntlet
Region: United StatesOur president has made an offer to the entire Republican caucus. Those are the politicians who he needs to convince to go his way, and it is the most significant move Mr. Obama has made since he invited Speaker Boehn... more
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