Monthly Archive: January 2010

January 29, 2010

Guilty verdict in murder trial of Kansas abortion-provider, Dr. Tiller At World Social Forum in Brazil activists assess ten years of global justice effort President of National Congress of American Indians points to challenges...

January 28, 2010

Residents outside Port Au Prince express frustration over slow aid relief Obama proposes bigger role and more funding for community banks Military and energy shaping US policy in Africa for 2010 Afghans react to...

January 27, 2010

In Haiti, children are vulnerable survivors in quake’s aftermath Sri Lankan president re-elected, challenger disputes results Resistance movement in Honduras looks ahead as new president inaugurated Yemen focus of international talks in London Advocates...

January 26, 2010

Doctors in Haiti express concern over long term care for injured Residents crowd in tent cities, food and water still scarce in Port Au Prince Obama announces three-year federal spending freeze Male students of...

January 25, 2010

Haitians turn to local radio to connect with loved ones Afghans demand a strategy to reduce civilian deaths, days ahead of international meeting Obama Administration announces initiatives to help nation’s middle class Responding to...

January 22, 2010

Aid slow to reach Haiti as shelter becomes priority for survivors of quake Radio stations in Port Au Prince operate despite damaged communication system Activists push to abolish ‘corporate personhood’ in wake of Supreme...

January 21, 2010

Support for Haiti comes from Latin American, African, Caribbean nations Special immigration status doesn’t reach all Haitians in US US Supreme Court ruling paves way for more corporate money in politics Obama announces new...

January 20, 2010

Rescue and relief efforts continue in Haiti as aftershocks continue to shake region Gaza families denied visits to Israeli jails Federal trial on California’s Prop 8 enters second week Republican win in Massachusetts senate...

January 18, 2010

Thousands homeless in Nigeria after religious violence Blackwater guards who witnessed massacre of civilians says victims posed “no threat” Ukraine elections go to run off Israel arrests more anti-wall activists Palestinian human rights groups...

January 19, 2010

One week later, relief efforts struggle to reach earthquake victims in Haiti Medical workers strain to treat patients at hospitals in Port Au Prince Groups call for debt relief in aftermath of Haiti earthquake...