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Group decries Sri Lanka's proposed media code
An international rights group says a media code proposed by Sri Lanka's government could have a severe and chilling effect on free speech in the country.
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Picturesque Ohio village on endangered places list
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is urging Ohio to scrap a plan that could put a highway through a beloved 80-acre wooded area that residents of the village of Mariemont use for hiking and gardening.
Chinese mining industry contributes to abuses in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC authorities have not only failed to prevent mining companies and traders abusing rights, they have themselves violated human rights to facilitate mining operations.
Newton Elementary raises thousands for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Newton Elementary School raises more than $6,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in honour of former student Aniva Shaji.
Heritage Foundation vs. Paul Krugman
I'm not reluctant to criticize my friends at the Heritage Foundation. In some cases, it is good-natured ribbing because of the Cato-Heritage softball rivalry, but there are also real policy disagreements.
Humane Society still has concerns with Farm Bill p...
The Farm Bill currently before Congress has raised some concerns with the Humane Society.
New compound excels at killing persistent and drug-resistant tuberculosis
"These findings represent an effort to help solve one of the major global health crises of our time -- the resurgence of TB and its dangerous drug-resistant strains," said Peter G. Schultz, the Scripps Family Chair Professor of Chemistry at TSRI, who was senior author of the study with William R. Jacobs, Jr., member of the Howard Hughes Medical ... (more)
Istanbul Protest: Police Arrested Medical Staff and Denied Giving Details of the Arrest
More than 100 people were reportedly arrested as a result of protesters and police crash on Saturday at Gezi, Taksim and nearby places, Amnesty International reported.
NYC aims to require composting food scraps
Legions of apartment dwellers will soon be asked - and may eventually be forced - to start collecting food scraps for composting, under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's latest bid to make the Big Apple greener.
Public access fight over Manning docs in Md. court
A dispute over public access to court records in the case of Pfc. Bradley Manning has moved to a civilian court.
Egypt: Activist faces jail sentence on bogus charges
The conviction against Hassan Mostafa is the latest blow to freedom of expression in Egypt, where we see case after case of opposition activists, bloggers, comedians and protesters facing trial for criticizing the authorities or 'defaming religion'.
Spain blocks investigations of Franco-era crimes
The fact that Spain is neither investigating nor cooperating with proceedings relating to crimes committed during the Civil War by both parties to the conflict or under Franco is a slap in the face of all the relatives of those who were abused and disappeared at the time.
The Rules For Moving Out Your Charitable Goods
If you're cleaning out your closet and looking to make donations to carious charitable organizations, it seems each organization has its own rules as to what they'll accept.
Advances in genetic sequencing diagnose Paralympic hopeful's rare condition
National Paracycling Champion Tom Staniford has an extremely rare condition which, until now, has puzzled his doctors.
HIV prevention among female sex workers in India reduces HIV and syphilis
HIV prevention programs for female sex workers in India reduce rates of syphilis, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections , a University of Toronto study has found.
American Cancer Society 11th Annual Run for Dad at Mercer County Park
Early in the morning on Father's Day, Sunday June 16, 2013, runners take off from the starting line in the American Cancer Society 11th Annual Run for Dad "to support the fight against Prostate cancer" held at Mercer County Park.
Head of Pa. charity criticized for ties to oil, gas
The head of an influential charity is being criticized for his ties to the oil and gas industry, but some experts say the allegations are misguided.
BSU execs going to Gates Foundation workshop
President Jo Ann Gora and other Ball State University officials will travel next month to the headquarters of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle.
Wild About: Marty Mercado finds lots to love in Brevard
Marty Mercado, 43, serves as the community representative for the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life participants honor commitment to fighting cancer
Almost 20 years ago, I was asked to volunteer with the northwest section of the American Cancer Society.