Afghan Schools Under Attack
Attacks upon schools by Taliban linked insurgents have spiked over the last few weeks. Insurgents targeted education officials tra…
Afghan Peace Negotiator killed in Afghanistan
Dealing another blow to the peace process in Afghanistan, a top member of Karzais High Peace Council was shot dead of Sunday. Arsa…
Much More than JPMorgan's $2Billion Lost
The problem is masked by the size of the loss that is seen as scandal by most and justifying the call for greater regulation by ma…
Will Asia-Pacific Extend as Global Economic Growth Engine?
Exports may decline and capital costs may rise, but Asia-Pacific will continue to be not only the fastest growing region but also …
Living-up to Islamic Principles
Islamic law and traditions embrace the principle of providing protection to those who seek asylum. It also forbids the forced retu…
Broadening Broadband Internet Access!
Ensuring investment and innovation without stifling competition is the key challenge todays ICT [information and communications te…
Glamour Dreams or Runway Exploitation?
Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether its the mines of Bolivia, the sugar cane fields of the…
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Road to UN Membership
When President Izetbegovic and Dr. Haris Silajdzic came to New York in February 1992, things had dramatically changed in thinking …
Upload Your Pictorial Vision-Rio+20
You can now contribute your vision in pictures of the Future We Want in advance of the Rio+20 Conference. In advance for the Confe…
It's a Birdwatchers' Weekend
Birding plays a significant and growing part in the tourism industry, and creates direct and indirect economic benefits for many c…
