February 26, 2010
Labor unions in Guatemala charge Coca-Cola with murder, torture UN passes resolution to press Israel and Palestine investigations into Gaza war crimes Long term medical care in Haiti needed, and scarce Legislation to ban torture...
Monthly Archive: February 2010
February 25, 2010
Health care summit focuses on differing plans, omits public option Protesters at summit express range of concerns over health care reform India and Pakistan renew talks on peace and security after more than a...
February 24, 2010
In Haiti, tarps deemed inadequate for approaching heavy rains Investigation on military contractors focuses on new Blackwater abuses House takes up rising health premiums, anti-trust exemptions for industry Troubled commercial real estate market threatens...
February 23, 2010
Toyota’s response to safety issues questioned at congressional hearing Justice Department report reveals lawyers’ roles in Bush torture policy (click here for web only version) Reforms to federal oil and gas leasing to strengthen...
February 22, 2010
Obama releases health care reform proposal ahead of bipartisan summit Lawmakers consider new agency to oversee government contractors in Iraq Round ups of wild horses draw controversy in Nevada Sri Lanka fast becoming dangerous...
February 19, 2010
Israeli troops use tear gas to suppress 5th anniversary protest of wall Frustration grows in Haiti as some communities wait weeks for aid and shelter Health insurance companies raise rates, Democrats respond Civil rights...
February 18, 2010
Obama orders new commission to focus on rising national debt Tea Party pushes agenda to the right at annual conservative conference Louisiana sues death row inmates after prisoner’s challenge to execution guidelines In Argentina...
February 17, 2010
French president makes first visit to Haiti and US troops ready for transition into rebuilding role Ecological recovery seen as key in Haiti’s rebuilding efforts Progressives make renewed push for public option in health...
February 16, 2010
Obama unveils billions in loan guarantees to build nuclear power plant Federal stimulus money slow to help women, people of color Ocean activist taken into custody after boarding Japanese whaling ship Indigenous groups push...
February 15, 2010
Secretary Clinton calls for action on Iran while in Middle East Afghan civilians killed as NATO offensive pushes into Helmand Euro is devalued as economic crisis tests European Union Burma releases opposition figure, thousands...
