UN Gets Ready to Appoint Next Secretary-General
The General Assembly is expected to act today on the recommendation of the Security Council regarding the appointment of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. Last week, the Council…
Church of Scientology Defines Freedom of Religion
The Church of Scientology has launched a repository of information on religious freedom. A new website has been established to provide a comprehensive resource for the bona fides of Scientology…
41 Million Americans Have Had Identities Stolen: Report
Forty-one million U.S. adults have had their identities stolen, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report, and another 49 million know someone who has been affected. According to the…
UN Demands Inquiry into Funeral Attack in Yemen
Describing the attack on a funeral in Sana’a on Saturday as “outrageous,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday demanded an inquiry. He reiterated his…
How Death Penalty Is Used in Flawed Anti-Terror Drives
Leading human rights organization Amnesty International reports that countries are increasingly resorting to death penalty in a flawed attempt to combat terrorism-related crimes. According to Amnesty, at least 20 countries…
Pakistan Demands Plebiscite in Kashmir and Palestine
Nearly 100 people have died and thousands injured in the conflicts between the supporters of rebel leader Burhan Wani and the Indian security forces in Kashmir. By Rakesh Raman Pakistan’s…