Police illegally execute hundreds in Nigeria: Amnesty
AFP - 43 minutes agoPolice in Nigeria routinely and illegally kill with impunity hundreds of suspects each year, global rights group Amnesty International said Wednesday.
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Police in Nigeria routinely and illegally kill with impunity hundreds of suspects each year, global rights group Amnesty International said Wednesday.
The United States and Russia faced off over Kosovo at the United Nation's highest court on Tuesday, with the U.S. arguing the world should honor Kosovo's declaration of independence while Russia insisted it was still part of...
Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
Park Center High School students added to their knowledge of international affairs by speaking with a women's rights leader from Afghanistan Nov. 13. The students, IB Diploma candidates, participated in a video conference with Suraya Pakzad.
A Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
SHARIFF AGUAK, Philippines (AP) - Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to revoke martial law in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
SHARIFF AGUAK, Philippines (AP) - Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to revoke martial law in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
The Pittsburgh chapter of Amnesty International will host its 23rd annual "Write-a-thon" Thursday, inviting local residents to gather in Shadyside and pen letters protesting detentions and imprisonments around the world.
A Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
Park Center High School students added to their knowledge of international affairs by speaking with a women's rights leader from Afghanistan Nov. 13. The students, IB Diploma candidates, participated in a video conference with Suraya Pakzad.
Gloria Steinem started out as an everyday woman who, after being moved by the stories of other women, put her passion into action. It has been written that Steinem was a voice for women's rights when women had no voice. Steinem celebrated her 75th birthday this year and with it a legacy that includes founding Ms Magazine and New York Magazine, co-creating Take Our Daughters to Work Day, starting ...
A Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
Decorating contest Community members are asked to nominate the best decorated home for the Sidney Herald’s holiday lighting contest. A People’s Choice award of $100 in Chamber bucks, sponsored by the Sidney Herald, will be given to the top decorated residence. Nominate a home by noon Friday through the Herald Web site, e-mail homespun@sidneyherald.com or by calling 433 ...
France must not deport a man convicted of terrorist acts to Algeria where he may be at risk of incommunicado detention and torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today.