World Observes the International Day for Tolerance
Tolerance is much more than passively accepting the “other;” it brings obligations to act, and must be taught, nurtured and…
Should Narendra Modi Raise the Terrorism Issue?
Narendra Modi is reading out scripted speeches against terrorism to hoodwink the world community and get rid of his shady…
UN Calls for Protection of Writers in Bangladesh
In the wake of recent violence against publishers, writers, bloggers and civil society groups by extremists in Bangladesh, the United…
Cities to Have 2 Billion People by 2050: Report
Warning of unprecedented shifts in population in urban areas of the Asia and Pacific – already home to 17 of…
Tunisian Quartet Gets Nobel Peace Prize for 2015
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2015 is to be awarded to the Tunisian…