Friday, June 24, 2011

Unspoken crime of the Holocaust

Unspoken crime of the Holocaust


Unspoken crime of the Holocaust

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 04:23 AM PDT

Women were harassed, beaten and stripped naked. But some scholars and activists want to bring attention to brutal sexual violence in the Holocaust -- including rape -- raising controversy among those who'd rather leave the subject alone. LISTENING TO VICTIMS |

U.S. House's mixed message on Libya

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 01:43 PM PDT

The House of Representatives is expected to officially register its disapproval of U.S. involvement in the NATO-led Libya campaign Friday, voting to restrict funding for America's role in the mission.

Syrian regime faces EU condemnation

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 09:34 AM PDT

The European Union is drafting a declaration on Syria that could call into question the "legitimacy" of the Bashar al-Assad regime, and injuries have been reported as more anti-government demonstrations erupted across the country on Friday.

Tunisia joins International Criminal Court

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 12:43 PM PDT

Tunisia, the country where the Arab Spring uprisings began this year, has joined the International Criminal Court, becoming the first North African country to do so.

Attackers rape more than 170 women in Congo raids

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Over the course of two June nights, attackers plundered villages in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They stole medicine from the local health center, goats from farmers, cell phones, motorcycles and other property from residents. Before fleeing, they raped and beat more than 170 women.

Militant group denies link to bin Laden

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 07:13 AM PDT

A member of a Pakistani-based militant group is denying a New York Times report that stated that a cellphone found during the raid of Osama bin Laden's compound contains information that links the group to bin Laden.

Ex-Rwanda minister gets life for genocide, rape

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 07:59 AM PDT

A former Rwandan minister has been jailed for life for genocide and incitement to rape at the United Nations-backed court for Rwanda.

Tropical storm in Philippines kills 11

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 02:12 AM PDT

Heavy rains and high winds from Tropical Storm Meari lashed the Philippines Friday, killing at least 11 people and displacing 40,000 people, an emergency management agency said.

Juarez police chief escapes attack

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 04:36 PM PDT

The top cop in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, escaped a "sneak attack" by gunmen early Thursday while on patrol in the city, the Juarez mayor told reporters.

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