The Silent Majority in Egypt
Region: EgyptBy Amira Al Hussaini Egyptians went to the polls to vote on a new constitution, being pushed for and supported by president Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood Freedom and Justice Party. The first round shows that ... more
Views: 743ENFORCING 'CODES' OF CONDUCT
Region: IndiaENFORCING ‘CODES’ OF CONDUCT Last Friday must have been a hectic day for both the Election Commission and the militants. While the former was preoccupied with various issues concerning enforcement of the Model... more
Views: 771CMS Bridging the Religious Differences
Region: India
Interfaith is a subject that has to be taught very young, and doing a yeoman service is the City Montessori School, (CMS), Lucknow. Here a typical day starts with an assembly during which the children first sing and pray o... more
Views: 1067Cuba: Travel Restrictions for Citizens Lifted
Region: CubaBy Ellery Roberts Biddle On October 16, the Cuban government announced plans to eliminate controversial travel restrictions on Cuban citizens. For decades, Cubans have been required to apply for government permission to... more
Views: 924FOR GOD'S SAKE!
Region: IndiaFOR GOD’S SAKE! If today the ongoing movement for the ‘right to self determination’ in Kashmir enjoys international support, then it is primarily because it is seen as the struggle of a people and not a ... more
Views: 696Amnesty Law Could See Convicted And Suspected killers Released
Region: IraqDraft law intended to promote return to normality, but critics warn of opposite effect if militants believe they have impunity. By Laith Hammoudi ... more
Views: 764Srinagar-Kargil-Leh NHW to remain open till Nov 15
Region: India
Srinagar, October 19(Scoop News) - JK Government today clarified that Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway shall remain open till November 15 subject to weather conditions. However, review... more
Views: 452JK CM reiterates significance of energy self-sufficiency
Region: India
Srinagar, October 17(Scoop News) - Reiterating the significance of self-reliance in energy production, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JK... more
Views: 581Dominican Republic: Proposal to Raise Maximum Penalties for Minors
Region: Dominican RepublicBy Pamela Martínez Achecar [links in Spanish] On the 19th of September, the House of Representatives approved on second reading a controversial bill which amends seven articles of the Protection of the Rights ... more
Views: 745Vietnam: Government Arrests Three Bloggers
Region: Viet NamBy Mong Palatino Vietnamese bloggers Dieu Cay, AnhBaSG, and Ta Phong Tan were found guilty [1] by a Ho Chi Minh City court of violating article 88 of Vietnam’s criminal code, which involves the “spreading fa... more
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