The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether an obscure U.S. law can be used to hold a multinational corporation accountable for human rights violations. The justices will hear arguments Tuesday from oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and a group of Nigerian activists who say the company was complicit in a government crackdown […]
Corporations and Human Rghts Groups Battle Before US Supreme Court
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Michigan, Arizona Hold Republican Primaries Tuesday
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are competing in two closely watched state primaries Tuesday after a day of campaigning in one of them — Michigan. Michigan and the southwestern state of Arizona hold Republican primaries Tuesday, a week before the much-anticipated “Super Tuesday,” when 10 states hold presidential nominating contests. Republicans […]
Moody’s: Greek Debt Default Risk ‘Remains High’
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Moody’s credit rating company says the risk of a Greek default on its loans “remains high,” even after European leaders approved a new financial rescue for the country. Moody’s calls the $172 billion Greek rescue package “an important step forward.” But it says Greece’s debt will “remain large” for years, even after private creditors […]
Michigan, Arizona Hold Republican Primaries Tuesday
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are competing in two closely watched primaries after a day of campaigning in Michigan. Michigan and the southwestern state of Arizona hold Republican primaries Tuesday, a week before the much-anticipated “Super Tuesday,” when 10 states hold presidential nominating contests. Republicans are selecting a candidate to face […]
Moody’s: Greek Debt Default Risk ‘Remains High’
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 7:15 pm (UTC-5)
The Moody’s credit rating company says the risk of a Greek default on its loans “remains high,” even after European leaders approved a new financial rescue for the country. Moody’s calls the $172 billion Greek rescue package “an important step forward.” But it says Greece’s debt will “remain large” for years, even after private creditors […]
Syrian Aid Workers Enter Baba Amr, Fail to Rescue Journalists
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
The International Committee of the Red Cross says Syrian aid workers have evacuated several people from a Homs neighborhood besieged by government forces, but have failed to rescue a group of Western journalists trapped in the area. An ICRC spokesman in Geneva says Syrian Arab Red Crescent ambulances entered the rebel-held district of Baba Amr […]
Pentagon: Protests Will Not Alter Afghan Mission
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. defense officials say the military remains committed to its mission in Afghanistan, despite days of violent protests and attacks on foreign troops that have left close to 40 people dead, including four Americans. Pentagon officials Monday said members of the U.S.-led coalition are continuing their work training Afghan security forces. The increase in violence, […]
Suicide Attack Kills Nine Amid Quran Protests in Afghanistan
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 5:15 pm (UTC-5)
A suicide car bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into the gates of a NATO base and airport in the northeastern Afghan city of Jalalabad Monday, killing nine people and wounding 12 others. The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying it was the latest act of revenge for the burning of Qurans at the Bagram Air Base north […]
Pakistan Lauds Oscar-Winning Filmmaker
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 4:15 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s government has honored filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who won the country’s first Oscar for her short documentary on the plight of female victims of acid attacks. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Chinoy will receive a “high civil award” for her accomplishments. Her film Saving Face chronicles the work of London-based plastic surgeon Mohammad Jawad, […]
Bomb Kills 6 in NW Pakistan
Posted February 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say at least six people were killed and more than 14 others wounded after a bomb planted on a parked motorcycle exploded in the country’s volatile northwest. The officials said Monday’s attack took place in the town of Nowshera in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, as top officials from the area’s ruling Awami National party were […]
