UN Demands Death Penalty Moratorium in Pakistan
The top United Nations (UN) human rights official has urged the Government of Pakistan to reinstate its moratorium on the death penalty amid a sharp uptick in the number of…
President Obama Urges the House to Pass TAA
According to a White House statement, Republicans and Democrats in the House took an important step Friday by voting to help the United States negotiate and enforce high-standard trade deals.…
Captured: Mango Showers in New Delhi
I have captured a few still and moving images of today’s rain in my device. You can also enjoy these moments with me. By Rakesh Raman India’s capital New Delhi…
Discover the Forest Ad Campaign Released
In an effort to motivate parents and tweens (ages 8-12) to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature, the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council launched Friday a…
Climate Change: 60 Million Jobs in Greener Economy
The head of the International Labour Organization (ILO) opened Thursday a summit meeting devoted to tackling climate change as a unique opportunity for job creation and economic growth, saying that…