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Palestine UN bid: Without courage, the cause of moderates will be lost
Israel, the Palestinians and other voting states in the UN Security Council must show courage. Without this the cause of moderates on both sides will be lost. »
Protestors shelled as Yemeni unrest enters third day of bloodshed
The uprisings in Yemen have entered a third day, and show no signs of getting any less bloody – in the early hours of this morning, two protestors were killed. »
Preventable killers are no longer just a western problem
Guppi Bola reports from the UN Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases summit. »
We need to stand up for human rights in the Indian sub-continent
Barry Gardiner MP, chair of Labour Friends of India, writes for Left Foot Forward ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary debate on human rights in the Indian sub-continent. »
The global financial crisis, not 9/11, has defined the last decade
The global financial crisis, not 9/11, has defined the last decade, argues Tom Rouse. »
Obama mocks the mad Right and makes the case for the State
President Obama invoked the heroes of the past and delivered a passionate defence of State investment in his Jobs Act speech overnight, reports Shamik Das. »
Abu Salim shows we must do more to protect doctors in conflicts
The horrors of Abu Salim show the law is being routinely ignored by governments and others engaged in conflicts in many countries, writes Labour’s Rushanara Ali. »
Another blow for Gillard as High Court rules refugee “swap” deal illegal
Australia's Labor prime minister Julia Gillard suffered a further blow today with the High Court ruling the controversial Malysia asylum seeker "swap" deal illegal. »
Poll of US Muslims shows multiculturalism and diversity alive and well
New polling dats provides welcome reassurance multiculturalism and the embracing of religious and racial diversity in the US is far from dead, reports Tom Rouse. »
New report justifies aid to India and other Middle Income Countries
With aid, we are helping ensure that some of the poorest people in the world have access to basic necessities; it is crucial we continue to do so into the future. »
Coalition must match rhetoric with action on transparency
This is not a time for bowing to corporate lobbying - it is a time for strong leadership to match strong rhetoric, writes Rushanara Ali MP. »
Declaration of Co-operation with Cuba requires concrete action
It is time the UK engaged economically with Cuba - or risk being left behind »
Syrian Uprising: YouTube clips show continued demonstrations after Hama massacre
Despite more than 100 being killed by the Syrian military in Homs last night, hundreds came out to protest accross the country - as these youtube clips show. »
Is it time to end the war in Afghanistan?
According to the UN the last six months in Afghanistan have been the most deadly since records began in 2001. Is it now time to end the war in Afghanistan? »
Norway tragedy: The hard-right haters are still going on about Islam
Right-wing commentators and extremists, who blames Muslims for Friday's terror attacks in Norway, have sought to justify their prejudices - or just blamed them anyway. »
The East Africa food crisis could have been prevented
A slow response to the warning signs, a changing climate, changing land patterns, and political instability all contributed to the famine »
East Africa famine: We need funds now, and to deal with underlying problems
We desperately need funds now to deal with the East Africa famine, but also long term fund commitments from developed countries, write Christian Aid. »
Why the deafening silence on Afghanistan?
The defence committee report on Operations in Afghanistan catalogues an array of political, strategic and tactical mistakes and negligence from ministers and military. »
Catastrophe looms unless China signs water-sharing agreement with India
Barry Gardiner MP, chair of Labour Friends of India, writes on the desperate need for a water-sharing agreement between China and India over the Brahmaputra River. »
Bold consensus needed for a better future for Europe’s fisheries
William Bain, the shadow food, farming and fisheries minister, writes on the need for a bold consensus across Europe for a fairer future for fisheries. »
How UK taxpayers underwite military sales to a Middle East autocracy
How the UK taxpayer is underwriting military sales to an autocratic middle eastern regime »
Disasters Emergency Committee needs to start coordinating Africa crisis response
Why hasn’t the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) stepped in and done more to coordinate the UK response to the Horn of Africa food crisis, asks Lord Avebury. »
Other nations need to follow Britain’s lead to avert disaster in Africa
More than 12 million people in east Africa are facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years, reports David Taylor. »
World should have acted faster to tackle East Africa food crisis
Richard Miller, Executive Director of anti-poverty charity ActionAid, on how the international community could have done more to forsee the Horn of Africa emergency. »
Two faces of Republika Srbija: the hopeful future, the shameful past
Just as Novak Djokovic showed off the best of Serbia with his Wimbledon win yesterday, so today the world saw the worst - war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic at The Hague. »
Fox: “Could take some time” for rebels to take Tripoli
Defence secretary Liam Fox told Parliament today that the coalition powers are turning their minds to a post-conflict solution in Libya, reports Shamik Das. »
Here’s to Reagan: his kind light up our political world
Anthony Painter pays tribute to Ronald Reagan; though a right-winger, one can admire him as a leader if not admire him for his politics. »
Labour should break from the consensus and call for Greece to default
Labour needs to have an independent voice on Greece; the party's internationalism puts it on the side of the Greek people, writes Labour MP Barry Gardiner. »
Rescuing Nepal’s stolen children from a life of hell
Matt Gwilliam reports on the Maiti Nepal project, which rescues children stolen for sex trafficking and forced labour - the stories are truly harrowing. »
A fresh approach to countering radicalism – from an unexpected source
Ellie B. Hearne, a Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses in New Delhi, writes about Google Ideas' Summit Against Violent Extremism. »