Greeks Face Decisive Vote as Anti-German Sentiment Soars
Greek voters return to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots in a repeat election that could decide their future in the eurozone. With a Greek exit from the euro being openly discussed in European capitals, there are fears of bank runs....
New UN report urges greater efforts to prevent drowning deaths among children
Water familiarisation in one of 10 SwimSafe portable pools in Danang, Viet Nam.
Egyptians Hold Historic Presidential Election
Egyptians vote Wednesday in a historic presidential election that pollsters say is too close to call, with a choice of candidates touting radically different visions for the country's future.
Chen tells US lawmakers his family is being persecuted
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to US lawmakers for the second time in a week and alleged persecution...
After support for same-sex marriages, Obama calls for marriage equality
Days after his announcement of support for same-sex marriage, President Barack Obama said at a New York City...
Ban praises Algerian elections and greater representation of women
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the people and the Government of Algeria for the peaceful...
90 per cent Pakistani detainees are victims of custodial torture: NGOs
Several non-governmental organisations (NGO) have reported that custodial maltreatment is rampant in Pakistan, with physical and mental torture inflicted upon as many as 90 per cent of detainees.
Mexican rights body probes attack on reporter
The National Human Rights Commission, or CNDH, is investigating last week's attack on journalist Gerardo Ponce de Leon in Hermosillo, the capital of the northern Mexican state of Sonora, commission president Raul Plascencia said.
South Sudan must sustain efforts to protect human rights, says UN official
Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay (right) being briefed by Kuol Manyang Juuk, Governor of Jonglei state,...
Barack Obama backs same-sex marriage
US President Barack Obama has backed same-sex marriage in a move hailed by Democrats, gay rights activists and others...
