Headscarf-wearing Belgian MP sworn in

24 June, 2009

Mahinur Ozdemir, the first Belgian MP with Hijab was sworn in.

Discrimination victims often unaware of rights

24 June, 2009

Most victims of discrimination in the European Union are unaware of their rights and often do not know how or where to file a complaint, a watchdog said Wednesday.

NY: Hizbullah supporter going to jail

24 June, 2009

Man sentenced in US for providing satellite transmission services to Hizbullah TV station

U.S. to send ambassador to Syria after 4 years

24 June, 2009

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has decided to return a U.S. ambassador to Syria after a four-year hiatus as talks between the two nations intensify, U.S. media reported Tuesday.

My talk with Hamas about peace with Israel

24 June, 2009

The US should follow the Northern Ireland and South African models – which had principles, not preconditions.

Judge orders Gitmo detainee’s release

23 June, 2009

A federal judge in Washington ordered the release of a Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison detainee, saying the man’s continued detention was illogical.

Sri Lanka fighting over, but much work remains, says Ban

18 June, 2009

The Sri Lankan Government last month declared that its military operation against Tamil rebels has ended, but there remain a number of outstanding issues that if left unaddressed could lead more violence, stated Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.