International – Page 412

WORLDNOTES – February 7, 2009

January 30, 2009

Philippines: Political killings rise Human rights activists say 900 extrajudicial executions have taken place during Gloria Arroyo’s presidency, while 200 others have “disappeared.” Writing in the UK Telegraph, Thomas Bell noted that five additional leftist and...

Give diplomacy a chance in Afghanistan

January 30, 2009

In its opening days, the Obama administration has set the stage for both diplomatic and military moves in Afghanistan and South Asia. Peace movement leaders here urge emphasis on diplomacy and economic aid, and warn that...

French workers protest against cutbacks

January 30, 2009 By Morning Star

MILLIONS of French workers are set to take to the streets on Thursday to warn the right-wing government that they will not bear the brunt of the slump.

UN greets Obamas actions on family planning

January 28, 2009

New policy helps promote equality for women, girls UNITED NATIONS—After eight years of antagonistic relations between the world community and the far-right, ideologically driven family planning policies of the Bush administration, the U.S. is moving back...

Humanitarian aid to Gaza is critical, Kucinich urges

January 27, 2009

With the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the challenge now is to provide humanitarian relief to Gaza as the first step towards resolution of the conflict, Congressman Dennis Kucinich told a large meeting Sunday at ACCESS, the...