A U.S. Roman Catholic television network is suing the federal government over a mandate that requires the organization to provide free birth control to women. The Eternal Word Television Network filed its suit in federal court Thursday. In the complaint, its lawyers say the EWTN strongly believes, based on Catholic teachings, the covered contraceptive methods […]
US Free Contraception Rule Faces Lawsuit
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Biden: Protecting Human Rights Best Way to Promote Stable China
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says more openness and protecting universal human rights is the best way to promote prosperity and stability in China. The White House says Biden stressed the Obama administration’s commitments to human rights during talks Wednesday with advocates of reform in China. Biden’s meeting came as he gets ready to host […]
Pentagon Moves to Ease Restrictions on Women in Combat
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
The Pentagon is unveiling plans to allow women to serve in military jobs closer to the front lines. The new rules would ease restrictions on women in combat, reflecting the realities of the past decade of war. Officials say the changes would formally open about 14,000 jobs to women. Female service members would be able […]
Global Activists Urge End to Child Marriage
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm (UTC-5)
A group of prominent activists from around the world known as “The Elders” arrived in India Thursday to take a stand against the practice of child marriage. The group’s chairman, South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu, said in New Delhi the initiative “Girls, not Brides” is intended to help India tap into its true potential. Ireland’s […]
Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Judge Disbarred
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
Spain’s Supreme Court has disbarred a crusading judge known for going after dictators and others accused of violating human rights. Judge Baltazar Garzon was disbarred for 11 years, after being found guilty of illegally recording conversations between defense attorneys and their clients. The high court said that such actions “these days are only found in […]
Amnesty International: Afghan Refugee Crisis Grows
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC-5)
Amnesty International has issued a new report highlighting the plight of hundreds of thousands of Afghan people who live in slum-like conditions after escaping their homes due to fighting. The report, “Fleeing war, finding misery: The plight of the internally displaced in Afghanistan,” reveals the hardship faced by thousands of men, women and children, forced […]
Former Maldives President Awaits Arrest
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
The former president of the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, awaited arrest Thursday, after a criminal court in the capital, Male, issued a warrant for him and his defense minister. Mr. Nasheed told reporters at his home he hopes the international community will respond quickly because he expects to be jailed soon. […]
Pentagon Moves to Ease Restrictions on Women in Combat
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The Pentagon is unveiling plans to allow women to serve in military jobs closer to the front lines. The new rules would ease restrictions on women in combat, reflecting the realities of the past decade of war. Officials say the changes would formally open about 14,000 jobs to women. Female service members would be able […]
US House Lawmakers Approve Insider Trading Bill
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill banning lawmakers and other government officials from insider trading. The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, or STOCK Act, passed Thursday on a vote of 417-to-2. The House bill needs to be reconciled with the Senate’s version of the legislation, which includes new regulation on […]
Opposition Ramping Up Pressure Putin
Posted February 9th, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Opposition groups and political rivals are launching a new wave of criticism against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hoping to erode his support before next month’s presidential election. Liberal Democratic party presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky and Communist party presidential candidate Gennady Zyuganov both lashed out at Mr. Putin Thursday during a debate on state television. […]
