Agence France-Presse
May. 28, 2009. 04:26 AM EST
The world is sitting on a "powder keg" of social unrest, which risks exploding as human rights are eroded by the global economic slowdown, Amnesty International has warned. But its annual report said the global meltdown also offers a chance to rebuild an economic framework putting human rights at its heart.
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Friday, 29 May 2009
Human rights abuses like ‘ticking bomb’
Agence France-Presse
May. 28, 2009. 04:30 AM EST
Amnesty International’s Secretary General Irene Khan is concerned that the global economic crisis has drawn attention away from a catalogue of serious human rights abuses around the world and urges G20 leaders to sign up to a ‘new deal’ to tackle the issue.
May. 28, 2009. 04:30 AM EST
Amnesty International’s Secretary General Irene Khan is concerned that the global economic crisis has drawn attention away from a catalogue of serious human rights abuses around the world and urges G20 leaders to sign up to a ‘new deal’ to tackle the issue.
Quick cricket gives London kids a chance
Agence France-Presse
May. 28, 2009. 09:53 AM EST
While England prepares to host the second World Twenty20 cricket tournament, the quick format of the game is being used in poor communities of London to improve race relations and cut crime.
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May. 28, 2009. 09:53 AM EST
While England prepares to host the second World Twenty20 cricket tournament, the quick format of the game is being used in poor communities of London to improve race relations and cut crime.
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Friday, 22 May 2009
Britain's anti-EU parties look for boost in EU vote
Agence France-Presse
May. 21, 2009. 11:20 AM EST
Minority and anti-EU right-wing parties are expected to perform well in the European elections in Britain, where fewer people than in any other EU country are expected to vote.
Britain's anti-EU parties look for boost in EU vote
Expert sees Labour pains in Britain's EU vote
May. 21, 2009. 11:20 AM EST
Minority and anti-EU right-wing parties are expected to perform well in the European elections in Britain, where fewer people than in any other EU country are expected to vote.
Britain's anti-EU parties look for boost in EU vote
Expert sees Labour pains in Britain's EU vote
No shelter for UK politicians from expenses storm
Agence France-Presse
May. 20, 2009. 10:53 AM EST
Nearly two weeks of embarrassing revelations about the expenses claimed by British politicians has seen confidence in the nation’s lawmakers drop to an all-time low, and forced the resignation of the parliament speaker. The scandal was sparked by the leaking of documents to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which has also attracted criticism.
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May. 20, 2009. 10:53 AM EST
Nearly two weeks of embarrassing revelations about the expenses claimed by British politicians has seen confidence in the nation’s lawmakers drop to an all-time low, and forced the resignation of the parliament speaker. The scandal was sparked by the leaking of documents to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which has also attracted criticism.
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Monday, 18 May 2009
Two days of protest shadow G20 summit
Agence France-Presse
Apr. 02, 2009. 02:12 PM EST
The London G20 summit will not just be remembered for its global financial recovery plan but also for protests and violence. While most public action was peaceful, the day before the meeting of world leaders was marked by running battles between rioters and police on the streets of London.
Apr. 02, 2009. 02:12 PM EST
The London G20 summit will not just be remembered for its global financial recovery plan but also for protests and violence. While most public action was peaceful, the day before the meeting of world leaders was marked by running battles between rioters and police on the streets of London.
British churches fight to keep the faith
While most churches have seen their congregations dwindling for years, some are bucking the trend and are increasing the size of their flock. The city of Lincoln has seen surprising growth and a floating church in London’s financial heart has also seen an increase. So what’s their secret?
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Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Bollywood meets Bronte
Bollywood is taking on the mainstream with a musical adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The colour, dance and music of classic Indian cinema comes face to face with Emily Bronte's classic tale of unrequited love on the London stage.
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Bollywood meets Bronte
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Bollywood meets Bronte
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