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Egyptians Must Continue Struggle in Midst of Political Hi-jinx

The world continues to keep its eyes and ears, as well its heart, on the revolution in Egypt.

(WINDSOR, N.H.) - The announcement, today, by the ruling military of Egypt offers a HOLLOW VICTORY for Mohamed Morsi and Brotherhood in EGYPT.

There is very little chance that the actual ruling military will allow Morsi to appropriately seat himself as head of the Egyptian government.

Decision to Oust Caterpillar from Influential Ethical Investing Index Linked to Israeli Use of Tractors

Role of Israel’s use of the tractors in the decision suggests that a sustained campaign by pro-Palestinian groups has had some effect.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - The sale of Caterpillar tractors to Israel was a factor, but not the determining one, in the delisting of the company from an influential index that prioritizes good governance and human rights.

Behind the Presidential Curtains: Kagame`s Obsession with Cars and Driving

An obsession is a very serious illness that causes a person to be someone other than themselves.

(SALEM) - Sources in Kigali report that Paul Kagame experienced an accident on his way from Village Urugwiro heading to the state house in Kiyovu.

This has prompted me to think back when I was still one of the people responsible for his security and transport.

The Essay: In Search of the Art of Enchantment

Roma Tearne's 'The Road To Urbino' will be published by Abacus on 5 July.

(LONDON) - During a childhood in Sri Lanka, a glimpse of an unknown painting printed on a biscuit tin plants a seed of wonder. Decades later in Tuscany, after grief and upheaval, that seed will bear rich fruit as beauty returns to the world.

Should the US Fight a Nuclear War with Russia for Israel?

The US is being driven to military intervention by foolish hawks in this country whose arrogance of power has blinded them to the seriousness of a confrontation with Russia.

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Russia’s Prime Minister Medvedev has fired a nuclear shot across the bow of both the US and the world.

Yet tragically the US media paid little attention to his warning of a possible nuclear confrontation over US interference in the Syrian problem.

The Untold Stories: Does Foreign Aid to Rwanda, Fuel Congo Violence?

Former Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells, says the Kagame regime is becoming increasingly repressive.

(BRUSSELS) - Conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken the lives of 5.4 million people since 1998 and continue to leave as many as 45,000 dead every month.

The liberal democrat MP in UK has argued that the UK taxpayer’s money should not be used by the Rwandan government to fuel the conflict in Congo.

Plight of 10,000 Captured LTTE Fighters: A UN Sequel to Rwanda?

Amongst the surfaced footage were of women’s bodies stripped naked.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Just over a week prior to World Refugee Day 2012, damning evidence of grave human rights abuses, and war crimes committed against captured members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) by Sri Lankan security forces came to light.

On June 9, 2012, this was brought to the attention of the Ministry of Refugees, IDPs, and POWs of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam.

Water Reform in Afghanistan: Facing the Implementation Gap

Local government and national actors still play a leading role in shaping water allocation processes.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - In 2009, Afghanistan’s Water Law formally introduced a series of “good” water governance concepts in a wider attempt to reform water sectors.

These included integrated water resource and river basin management, and participation in decentralised Multi-Stakeholder Platforms.

Anna-Team: Go to Jail or Agitate Against Pranab

Anna should either ask his Team to go to jail or should launch agitation for clearing Pranab from corruption Charges.

(BANGALURO, India) - The credibility of Anna Hazare is at stake if he allows the matter concerning the alleged corruption against the likely President of India, to go unaddressed.

Unlike the US President, the President of India is not a real Chief Executive, rather only Head of State, hence ought to be above controversies.

Medics Urged to Ban Circumcision as Baby Boy Bleeds to Death

The news came as The British Association for Community Child Health reported a baby boy's skull was fractured during a ritual circumcision in Bristol.

(LONDON) - The British Medical Association will be urged to debate the banning of Unnecessary Male Circumcision at its annual meeting next week after a baby bled to death in Queens Park, London.

The tragic case of 28 day old Angelo Ofori-Mintah is the latest in string of deaths and injuries that have prompted some doctors to call for laws that protect girls from unnecessary genital cutting to be extended to protect boys.