World Bank Adopts New Climate Change Action Plan
Climate change poses an enormous challenge to development, says the World Bank. By 2050, the world will have to feed 9 billion people, extend housing and services to 2 billion…
UN Opposes Death Sentences in Bangladesh
The United Nations human rights office expressed Friday concern about the latest death sentences handed down against two leaders of an opposition party by the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal. The…
Brenda Delgado in FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives List
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the addition of Brenda Delgado to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Delgado is being sought for allegedly orchestrating the murder-for-hire of…
Who Killed the Blogger Activist in Bangladesh?
The vicious killing of another secular activist in Bangladesh is a grave reminder that the authorities are failing to protect people exercising their right to freedom of expression, Amnesty International…
GOP to Educate the Delegates for National Convention
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced Thursday the launch of the Grassroots Assistance Project. It is an effort to welcome, educate, and engage delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention.…