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Egypt: Transfer Zeitoun Trial to Criminal Court

(New York) – The trial before Egypt’s state security court of 25 defendants accused of membership in a terrorist organization fails to protect the due process rights of defendants, Human Rights Watch said today. A Human Rights Watch representative monitored the first session of the trial today before the state security court, which the judge [...]

Corker speaks at UT about financial regulation reform

Sen. Bob Corker returned to his alma mater on Monday to discuss financial regulation reform.

Hutchison refers to Hail Mary during campaign stop

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kay Bailey Hutchison jokingly referred to a Hail Mary during a campaign stop on the eve of early voting.

‘Joe The Plumber:’ McCain Screwed Up My Life

Share + Comments Feb 15, 2010 10:00 am US/Central By CBSNews.com’s Tucker Reals WASHINGTON 1 of 1 Republican presidential nominee Sen.

Presidents Day Open Thread

Good morning.

President Barack Obama opens the door of the Oval Office to welcome Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Oct. 29, 2009. Photo by Chuck Kennedy

Utah Seeks to Ban Racial Preferences

Lawmakers in Utah are attempting to ban government racial preferences via a state constitutional amendment. Last week, the state’s House Business and Labor Committee approved the resolution, which heads to the full house for consideration. According to the Associated Press, there’s little evidence that preferences are “being used or has caused problems” in Utah.
Of course, [...]

Myanmar: End repression of ethnic minorities before elections

Côte d’Ivoire toxic waste compensation deal open to abuse

A deal agreed between lawyers representing victims of the Trafigura toxic waste disaster and a group trying to secure control of the $45 million compensation fund is open to serious abuse.

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