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…
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…
Millions Need Support in Strife-Torn Iraq: UN
Millions of people are in need of a greater assistance across Iraq, said Stephen O’Brien, the new Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, following a two-day visit to the strife-torn country. “It’s…