PA: Worldwide
Friday, 21 October 2011 14:04
INSIGHT ARTICLE: G20 Summit
As western economies continue to flounder, the G20 meeting in Cannes on November 3rd and 4th has taken on epic importance in the minds of economists. Something has to happen there, western politicians insist, that will…
Friday, 21 October 2011 14:02
Southeast Asia/Central America: Worst floods in decades
Torrential rains in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, cutting off roads and destroying homes and crops have killed 700+ people and affected eight million. The UN is ready to provide humanitarian relief. Sea surges are expected…
Friday, 21 October 2011 14:01
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Hajj
Saudi Arabia is referred to as ‘The Land of The Two Holy Mosques, ‘Al-Masjid al-Nabawi’ Mosque where Muhammad is buried and ‘Masjid al-Haram’ the largest mosque in the world situated in Mecca. Muslims make a pilgrimage…
Friday, 21 October 2011 13:59
Chile: Student protests turn violent
Students and police clashed in Santiago during the latest protest over education reform. Student leaders are demanding wholesale reform of Chile's education system, which they say is unequal and under-funded. Police used tear gas and water…
Friday, 21 October 2011 13:58
Australia: Government protest Iranian Pastor's death sentence
The Australian Christian Lobby is calling for the Australian Government to make representations to the Iranian Government about Christian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani who has been sentenced to death in Iran. ACL’s Lyle Shelton said the case…
Friday, 21 October 2011 13:57
India: Human trafficking
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery in India and has become one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. Homeless girls and boys become victims of violence, deceit and compulsion for sexual exploitation or other…