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Council of Europe: Governments must counter rise of racist partiesStrasbourg, France (UPI) May 16, 2013 European countries need to strengthen their response to the rise of racist extremist political parties, the Council of Europe's human rights leader says. Nils Muiznieks, the council's commissioner for human rights, said Monday that countries such as Greece and Hungary that have seen members of extremist political parties elected to their parliaments are obligated by treaty to pass and impose laws curbing their influence. "It worries me deeply that the European community and national poli ... read more |
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 Innovation in spectroscopy could improve greenhouse gas detection Study provides insight into nesting behavior of dinosaurs UC Santa Barbara scientist studies methane levels in cross-continent drive Safer, more environmentally friendly flame retardant with first-of-its-kind dual effects Keeping fruit, vegetables and cut flowers fresh longer Using earthquake sensors to track endangered whales | .. |
 Malaysia's election results stand firm Malaysia's election results will stand despite protests that sent thousands of Malaysians onto the streets and filled a soccer stadium. ... more | .. |
 Dalai Lama urges respect for non-religious The Dalai Lama on Tuesday called for the teaching of secular values in education, saying that it was critical for the world to respect all religions - as well as the right not to believe. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Pakistani politics: Perils and paradoxes This weekend, many tens of millions of some 200 million Pakistanis will elect new national and four provincial governments. The elections are a remarkable milestone due in large measure to President Asif Zardari's political navigational skills in the most roiled of waters. ... more | .. |
 Tensions rising over Myanmar resettlements Tensions are rising in Rakhine state where the Myanmar government is re-housing Muslims displaced after ethnic clashes with Buddhists last year. ... more |
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Malaysia's Najib says opposition tricked Chinese voters Malaysia's premier said in comments published Wednesday that Chinese voters who deserted him in Sunday's election had been deceived by "racial sentiments" stirred up by the opposition. ... more | .. |
 Kerry meets Russian rights activists amid crackdown US Secretary of State John Kerry met Wednesday with leading Russian human rights activists amid concerns about a crackdown by Russian authorities on pro-democracy movements and global civil society groups. ... more | .. |
 China petitioner detentions 'not allowed': official A top Chinese anti-corruption official has warned against detaining whistleblowers, reports said Wednesday, amid concern that local bureaucrats are derailing Beijing's efforts to project a graft-busting image. ... more | .. |
 Imran: Cricket star poised for political breakthrough Retired cricket legend Imran Khan is a political juggernaut batting to win a major breakthrough after 17 years on the sidelines and take troubled Pakistan in a new direction. ... more |
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Pakistan's Imran in hospital after rally fall Pakistani politician and former cricketer Imran Khan injured his head in a fall at an election rally Tuesday as the death toll in the bloody campaign topped 100 following fresh attacks. ... more | .. |
 Malaysia's government hangs onto power Malaysia's re-elected Prime Minister Najib Razak said his government will embark on a national reconciliation program after polling results showed voting along racial lines. ... more | .. |
 'Chinese tsunami' hits Malaysian politics Malaysia's Chinese minority has for decades gone about its business and left leadership to a Malay-dominated regime, but in weekend polls they deserted it in what the premier called a "Chinese tsunami". ... more | .. |
 U.S. report: Myanmar's reforms are failing A U.S. government commission recommended that Myanmar remains on a U.S. State Department blacklist of 15 governments responsible for "systematic" violations of freedom of religion. ... more |
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 English local polls presage a further tilt to Right Local election gains by the euro-skeptic United Kingdom Independence presage a further tilt to the right by embattled Conservative Party-led coalition of Prime Minister David Cameron. ... more | .. |
 Hungary awaiting specifics on EU objections to constitutional changes Hungary is awaiting "concrete objections" from the European Commission over controversial changes to its constitution, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi says. ... more | .. |
 Obama campaign tech team wins Webby award The technology team behind US President Barack Obama's successful re-election campaign joined a star-studded list of Webby Award winners honored Tuesday for "Internet excellence." ... more | .. |
 Bangladesh gets its first woman Speaker Bangladesh's government has elected the first female speaker of Parliament, a move that could trigger a religious backlash. ... more |
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 Team Wins Cubesat Berth to Gather Earth Energy Imbalance Measurements Weather on the Outer Planets Only Goes So Deep Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars Activity Continues On the Sun NASA-Built Nanosatellite Launch Adapter System Ready For Flight Cassini Shapes First Global Topographic Map of Titan | .. |
 Gulf 'security arrests' muzzle dissent The arrest of an alleged al-Qaida cell in the United Arab Emirates and of 94 citizens accused of "security offenses" illustrates the alarm sweeping the Persian Gulf monarchies as the wave of Arab pro-democracy uprisings reaches their door. ... more | .. |
 Pentagon chief presses Islamist-led Egypt on reforms US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel urged Egypt's Islamist-led government on Wednesday to press ahead with reforms in a trip designed to bolster America's alliances in a region swept by upheaval. ... more | .. |
 BBC video shows deadly attack in Myanmar The BBC broadcast what it says is a video of communal violence shot by Myanmar police and in which Buddhists kill at least two people. ... more | .. |
 China hits back at US over 'woeful' rights record China on Sunday accused the United States of human rights violations through military operations abroad and failing to protect its own citizens from gun violence, in a rejoinder to a US rights report. ... more |
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 Iraq counts votes from first polls since US pullout Election officials began tallying votes on Sunday from Iraq's first elections since US troops departed, a contest that served as a key test of its stability amid a spike in violence. ... more | .. |
 Thailand considers amnesty bill Thai Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung will propose a bill to grant amnesty to all prisoners charged with committing politically motivated violence. ... more | .. |
 Aceh remains a powder keg, says Amnesty International Amnesty International has warned that violence could erupt again in Indonesia's Aceh province unless the government and nationalists address human rights abuses. ... more | .. |
 Venezuelan court rules out Maduro win recount Venezuela's Supreme Court won't allow a recount of ballots cast in this week's elections that will keep caretaker President Nicolas Maduro in power. ... more |
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