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Japan told to lean on Myanmar

Posted on 2013-05-24 18:38:00 from iStockAnalyst

...government needs to ensure it's getting a return on its investments in Myanmar by making human rights a priority, Human Rights Watch said. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived Friday in Myanmar as part of a three-day visit. It's the first by a sitting...

The 21 greatest conservative rap songs of all time, in 1 post

Posted on 2013-05-24 18:29:00 from The American | American Enterprise Institute

...what “asking the rich to pay their fair share” should look like — not coercion through the tax system, but an appeal to humanity’s moral core. Tupac Shakur, or 2Pac, (despite?) being the son of two Black Panthers, makes more appearances (three) on this list...

Burma: Investors Need Robust Rights Safeguards

Posted on 2013-05-24 17:48:00 from Human Rights Watch

...with the very serious human rights risks they face,” said Lisa Misol, senior researcher on business and human rights at Human Rights Watch. “But the real test will be how companies on the ground actually address the abuses that have frequently accompanied...

Tom Cruise Won't Star In 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' After All

Posted on 2013-05-24 17:08:00 from The Huffington Post

...Catholic, but is now a Scientologist. In 2006 she took part in a Scientology music video called "United," which promoted human rights with a rap song, and also featured Isaac Hayes, Erika Christensen, Jenna Elfman, and Lynsey Bartilson. Lynsey Bartilson Actress...

Best of the Web Today: See You in the Funny Papers

Posted on 2013-05-24 16:59:00 from Wall Street Journal

...to have any allies we can get on any issue. We're delighted to have (Meese) come and express support for First Amendment rights on campuses." He added that he was particularly pleased that Meese gave his support to the ACLU's approach to dealing with controversial...

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Human Rights Watch says they've found torture devices, documents in Syria

Posted on 2013-05-17 20:37:00 from Reuters

Human Rights Watch says they've found torture devices, documents in Syria May 17 - Interrogation rooms with wooden boards used to immobilize detainees, are among the evidence of torture Human Rights Watch says it has uncovered in S... From: ReutersVideo Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:31 More in News & Politics

Human Rights Watch condemns Syria video

Posted on 2013-05-14 19:58:00 from AFP Videos

Human Rights Watch condemns Syria video Human Rights Watch has condemned a gruesome video apparently showing a Syrian rebel fighter cutting out the heart of a regime soldier and biting into it. Dur... From: AFP Views: 14 2 ratings Time: 00:54 More in News & Politics

Report Says China Police Abuse Sex Workers

Posted on 2013-05-15 15:22:00 from 5min Videos

China’s attempt to crack down on illegal prostitution has increased police brutality against sex workers. Nicholas Bequelin of Human Rights Watch tells us why China’s sex workers have no rights.

Claim and counter-claim surround unrest in Nigeria

Posted on 2013-05-02 16:48:00 from AFP Videos

Claim and counter-claim surround unrest in Nigeria Human Rights Watch on Wednesday released satellite images showing massive destruction in the Nigerian town of Baga, voicing concern that the military has "tr... From: AFP Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 02:19 More in News & Politics

Myanmar panel urges more troops in Rakhine

Posted on 2013-04-29 17:13:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Myanmar panel urges more troops in Rakhine Phil Robertson, from the Asia division of the Human Rights Watch, talks to Al Jazeera about proposals aimed at addressing violence in Myanmar. From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 97 4 ratings Time: 01:13 More in News & Politics

Organization Committed to Stopping Killer Robots

Posted on 2013-04-25 15:52:00 from 5min Videos

Human Rights Watch activists are trying to raise awareness in an effort to pass an international treaty and national laws to prevent the use of autonomous weapons, or killer robots.

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The number of women jailed in Afghanistan for 'moral crimes' has risen sharply, Human Rights Watch says. - Published on 2013-05-21 19:20:00 by Big Pond News

The number of women jailed in Afghanistan for 'moral crimes' has risen sharply, Human Rights Watch says.

Published by Big Pond News on 2013-05-21 19:20:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-19 08:50:00 by Boston.com

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-19 08:50:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-18 13:46:00 by Boston.com

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-18 13:46:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-18 09:22:00 by Boston.com

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-18 09:22:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. - Published on 2013-05-18 08:58:00 by Miami Herald

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday.

Published by Miami Herald on 2013-05-18 08:58:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows anti-Syrian regime protesters carrying a banner during a demonstration in Kafr Nabil in Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday, May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-18 00:12:00 by Salt Lake Tribune

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows anti-Syrian regime protesters carrying a banner during a demonstration in Kafr Nabil in Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday, May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by Salt Lake Tribune on 2013-05-18 00:12:00

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-17 17:38:00 by Salt Lake Tribune

This citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network, ENN, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows black smoke rising from what rebels say is a helicopter that was shot down at Abu Dhour military airbase which is besieged by the rebels, in the northern province city of Idlib, Syria, Friday May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by Salt Lake Tribune on 2013-05-17 17:38:00

Anti-Syrian regime protesters holding a placard with a caricature of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration in Kafr Nabil, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday, May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN) - Published on 2013-05-17 14:37:00 by The Epoch Times

Anti-Syrian regime protesters holding a placard with a caricature of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration in Kafr Nabil, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday, May 17, 2013. Rights activists have found torture devices and other evidence of abuse in government prisons in the first Syrian city to fall to the rebels, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. (AP Photo/Edlib News Network ENN)

Published by The Epoch Times on 2013-05-17 14:37:00

The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP is launching an investigation after a Human Rights Watch report was released earlier this year. - Published on 2013-05-16 11:17:00 by CBC News

The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP is launching an investigation after a Human Rights Watch report was released earlier this year.

Published by CBC News on 2013-05-16 11:17:00

Syria video appears to show rebel mutilating corpse, says Human Rights Watch - Published on 2013-05-14 12:19:00 by Guardian Unlimited

Syria video appears to show rebel mutilating corpse, says Human Rights Watch

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-14 12:19:00

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We have a close working partnership, and Nigeria is a very important leader within the African Union as well as the Economic Community of West African States ... Unfortunately, they are facing some tough violence in the northern part of the country, which we condemn....

in Kerry to Meet with AU Officials in Ethiopia
Voice of America - 2013-05-24 10:18:00

I am not somebody who believes that the president has the authority to do whatever he wants, or whatever she wants, whenever they want, just under the guise of counter terrorism...

in Obama to take new look at war on terror
Mail & Guardian Online - 2013-05-23 12:13:00

Evidently we think it’s OK for people on the terrorist watch list to buy a gun...

in Senate panel OKs tax-welfare benefits for newly legal immigrants
The Federal Observer - 2013-05-23 04:37:00

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