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A Biography of Baroness Catherine Ashton: A Profile of the First EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs

In: European Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Canada Toughens Child Pornography Laws: ISPs Required to Report Child Porn Sites and Users

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

Where to Donate a Car: How to Make Car Donations for Charity

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Alina Bradford

Roman Polanski Granted Bail: The Film Director is to Remain in Switzerland Under House Arrest

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Alexandra Szydlowska

Civil Rights Law Prevents Genetic DNA Testing: Discriminatory Genetics Testing not Legal for Insurance, Employeers

In: Law

By: Renee Holmes

Iraq War Inquiry Begins in London: The Chilcot Inquiry Will Examine Evidence on British Involvement

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Simon Finn

Hugo Chavez Praises Carlos The Jackal: Venezuelan President Denies He Was Terrorist and Lauds His Actions

In: Latin Am/Caribbean Affairs

By: Simon Finn

Landmark Khmer Rouge Trial Coming To An End: Prosecution Seeks Long Prison Term For Comrade Duch

In: Cambodia

By: Rich Ward

American Youth and Unemployment: The Recession's Effects on 16-24 Year Old's Employment Rates

In: American Affairs

By: Nathaniel Moya

Arrest: the Right to a Magistrate: Arraignment, Due Process and Legal Rights

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Dan Reale

How the Seneca Falls Convention Helped Americans: The Power of Words from Stanton, Mott and Anthony

In: Women's History

By: Maureen Zieber

Berlusconi Rock Star of The Year: Sex Scandals Help Italian Prime Minister Win Award

In: Political Leaders in the News

By: Anna Ambartsumyan

Safest Cities in America: City Crime Rankings Name the Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in US

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Elvira Nieto

A Biography of Nick Clegg: A Profile of the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

South Australian Premier Involved in Sex Scandal: Mike Rann Denies Allegations Made by Accuser in Paid Interviews

In: Australian Affairs

By: Arthur Weinreb

Kumi Naidoo Becomes Chief of Greenpeace: Greenpeace International Appoints a New Chief Executive Director

In: International Environmental Affairs

By: Colette McEnery-Lane

Secure the Blessings of Liberty: Understanding Liberty and the U.S. Constitution

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Dan Reale

Petitioning Candidates and Ballot Initiatives: Effective Ballot Petitioning

In: Political Activism

By: Dan Reale

Bloggers Getting Help On Two Legal Fronts: Citizen Journalists Are Getting Aid In The Courts And Legislatively

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Thanksgiving Obama Style: President Obama Proclaims November as National Family Week

In: US President

By: Irene Warren

The Legend of the Peru Pishtacos: Peru Myth Becomes Reality – Human Fat Trafficking for Cosmetics

In: Peru

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

The Shining Path - Violence in Peru: Sendero Luminoso, Abimael Guzman, and Recent Activity

In: Peru

By: Melanie Zoltan

The Non-Insane Automatism Defence: Removing Criminal Liability for Involuntary Acts

In: Crime

By: Zoe Robinson

Marijuana Debates: A Discussion on Medical Marijuana from Both Viewpoints

In: US State Policy

By: Alison Lyke

Ethical Debates: The World Trade Organization: The WTO in Developing Economies

In: International Affairs

By: Alison Lyke

Robinson Defends DUP Record and Attacks Critics: Rejects Sinn Fein Criticism Over Policing Powers Delay

In: Irish Affairs

By: Simon Finn

Fresh Dissident Attacks in Belfast and Fermanagh: Dissident Republicans Suspected of Car Bomb and Gun Attack

In: Irish Affairs

By: Simon Finn

Child Custody and Access in the Internet Age: Contact with Non Custodial Parent Through Electronic Means

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Arthur Weinreb

Mexican Drug War Escalates: War on Drugs is a Failed War Pushing Mexico into a Downward Spiral

In: Mexico

By: Hatty Copeman

Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assasination Vital: Mystery and Facts Surrounding JFK Shooting Still Unresolved

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Heather Harris

Utlity Customers Oppose Rate Increases: Xcel Energy Customers Question Lavish Perks For Officials

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Obama Challenges Aung San Suu Kyi Detention: Presidential Demand Made During ASEAN Meeting in Singapore

In: Burma

By: Rich Ward

Dangerous Offender Applications in Canada: Second Try to Give Jean Guy Tremblay an Indeterminate Sentence

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

"Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8" Bumper Backlash: Controversy Over New Slogan

In: US President

By: Nathan Stafford

Revised Mammogram Guidelines Create Controversy: Many Fear Health Care Rationing With New Mammogram Rules

In: American Affairs

By: Steve Brady

Police to Crack Down on Drunken Violence: Australia and New Zealand Plan Two-Day Blitz to Target Street Crime

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

Mexico's Drug Problem: Narcotics Trafficking Threatens Legitimacy of Government

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

United States Dual Citizenship: American Citizenship Process for Foreign Nationals

In: Race & Immigration

By: Roger Tunsley

Evo Morales Favored for Re-election in Bolivia: Movement for Socialism May Sweep December 2009 Bolivian Elections

In: Bolivia

By: Melanie Zoltan

Fidel Castro 1962 - 2009: A Short Biography

In: Cuba

By: James Bloodworth

The Culture of Consumerism and The Recession: The Hypnotism of Advertising and Mass Resource Consumption

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Sharon Kasanda

Brain drain could lead to window of opportunity: Higher educated immigrants no longer focused to Western Europe

In: European Affairs

By: Senay Ozdemir

Supreme Court Case Salazar v. Buono: Case of Sunrise Rock Cross Raises Important Church-State Issues

In: Law

By: Jenny Ashford

Budget Cuts Produce New Protests In California: Two-Day Demonstration Only Latest Protest in State This Year

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Jon Pike

Buy American Act: Trade Protectionism: NAFTA Agreement in Jeopardy?

In: Canada/US Relations

By: Jordan Cameron

U.S. Civil Rights Groups Back Public Option: NAACP and Others Ban Together to Push for Health Care Reform

In: Race & Politics

By: Leslie McCloud

A Biography of Nick Griffin: A Profile of the Leader of the British National Party

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

2009 Continental Congress: Congress of the People

In: US State Policy

By: Dan Reale

The Best Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities: Offer Thanksgiving Help Through Holiday Volunteering

In: Activism

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Volunteers Still Needed to Rebuild New Orleans: Build a Home, Help Children & Homeless in Katrina Recovery

In: American Affairs

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Philanthropic Corporations Provide Homeless Help: Non-Profits Profit From Profitable Corporations' Philanthropy

In: Homelessness

By: Mistie Shaw

London Police Make Arrest in Night Stalker Case: Suspect Believed to be One of the Most Prolific Sex Attackers

In: Crime

By: Arthur Weinreb

Will Social Security Last in America? The Retirement Benefit of the Social Program is not an Entitlement.

In: American Affairs

By: Carmen Sofia Grant

State Opening of British Parliament: The Symbols and Traditions Behind the Pomp and Ceremony

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Alexandra Szydlowska

Tea Party Activism: Anti-Taxation Protesters Past And Present

In: American Affairs

By: Kaitlin Ugolik

This Holiday Season, Donate to Local Shelters: Make a Difference Through Donations of Time and Supplies

In: Animal Rights

By: Elisa Garcia-Rey

Larry Kramer, Champion of LGBT Rights: Legendary Activist Continues His Long Fight for Gay Equality

In: Gay Rights History

By: Kat Long

The False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers: Law Rewards Whistleblowers of Medicare Fraud and Other False Claims

In: Law

By: David Harris-Gershon

Drug Resistance Threatens Anti-Malaria Drive: Artemisinin, Malaria “Miracle” Drug, Could Lose Its Potency

In: International Health & Science

By: Cathy Sunshine

New Books Discuss Political Leaderships: Growing Signs of Decrease in Deference Towards Main Parties

In: Irish Affairs

By: Simon Finn

European Union (EU) Membership: Members of the EU and How they Join

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) Governance and Governing: How Power in the EU is Exercised at the European Level

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) Formation: What is the EU and How was it Formed?

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) European Parliament: Democratic Supervision and Passing of Laws for the EU

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) European Commission: Legislative Initiatives and Executive Powers for the EU

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) Council of the EU: Decision Making in the European Union

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

European Union (EU) Competitive Advantage: EU Members Leverage Influence by Combining Individual Resources

In: European Affairs

By: Anthony Tilke

A Season for Nonviolence: Commemorating the Works and Deaths of Gandhi and Martin Luther King

In: Social Activism

By: Ashley Anderson

The Government of Iran: An Ancient Country with Modern Politics

In: Iran

By: Sarah Blakemore

Accession of Turkey to the European Union: Embracing Turkey as a European member might take too long

In: European Affairs

By: Senay Ozdemir

State Opening of the British Parliament: A Guide to the Beginning of a New Parliamentary Session

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

The Sarah Palin Brand, A Name Game: Ten Palin Rhymes for Writers, Bloggers, and News Headline Pundits

In: American Affairs

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Afghan Government Has No More Excuses: Afghanistan Anti-corruption Plan is Last Chance for Change

In: International Affairs

By: Lynn Bird

Search for North Carolina Girl Ends Tragically: Shaniya Davis’ Body was Found a Week After Being Reported Missing

In: Crime

By: Elvira Nieto

Constitutional Rights: The Constitution Tells Government Not to Infringe Rights

In: Law

By: Dan Reale

Miliband: Afghanistan is "Not a War Without End": British Foreign Secretary Addresses NATO Assembly in Scotland

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

The Egyptian Government: The Governing Body of a Modern System in an Ancient Country

In: Egypt

By: Sarah Blakemore

U.K. to Say Sorry for Child Migrant Program: Australia Already Apologized While Canada and N.Z. Say No

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Arthur Weinreb

Living A Life of Nonviolence: The Practice of Being Skeptical of Violent Solutions to Problems

In: Social Activism

By: Ashley Anderson

What Is Nonviolence? The Practice of Being Skeptical of Violence and Undignified Living

In: Social Activism

By: Ashley Anderson

Fidel Castro: A Short Biography 1926 - 1962

In: Cuba

By: James Bloodworth

The Royal Ulster Constabulary: Institutional Recipient of the George Cross

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Lynda Osborne

U.S. On Terrorism After One of Their Own Kills: Investigation, Fort Hood Shootings, Veterans Day Memorial

In: US Armed Conflicts

By: Irene Warren

Music as a Torture Instrument: Infamous Guantanamo Bay Tunes, Musicians Protest

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Cheryn Tan

Afghan Solutions: Progress in Afghanistan Depends on Politicians

In: International Politics

By: Lynn Bird

George Joseph Smith: Bigamist and Serial Killer

In: Crime

By: Lynda Osborne

Division Over Proposed Trials of 9/11 Plotters: Victims' Families Split on How 9/11 Conspirators to be Tried

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Arthur Weinreb

The Cenotaph, Whitehall: A Nation Remembers

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Lynda Osborne

China Africa Relations: Flip Side of Increasing Chinese Aid to Africa

In: North African Affairs

By: Gautam Banerjee

World Hello Day is November 21: A World Wide Holiday to Promote Global Peace

In: International Cultural Affairs

By: Jocelyn Kerr

World Prosperity Index 2009: Want prosperity? Head For The Land of The Midnight Sun

In: International Affairs

By: Mary Spierling

Bloodshed Continues In Ciudad Juarez: Killings Across the Border Show no Sign of Slowing

In: Mexico

By: Elvira Nieto

Video Game Controversy in Venezuela - "War" Ban: Video Games and Violence, Violent Computer Games Spur Concern

In: Venezuela

By: Melanie Zoltan

Trials of the Century: Moving Terror Cases to Civilian Courts the Correct Call

In: Crime

By: Paul Hamilton

Containing Chinese Expansion: Washington Wary of China’s Growing Military Muscle

In: US Foreign Affairs

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Turkey's Middle East Strategy and Pan-Turkism: Ankara’s Search for a New Direction After European Rejections

In: European Affairs

By: Rich Ward

U.S. Senate Proposes Medicare Tax Increase: Higher Taxes Damaging to Small Business and Economic Growth

In: American Affairs

By: Mark Dennis

Don't Become a Target For Violence: What Women Should Know about Protecting Themselves

In: Crime

By: Joni Chng

Is Voting Behaviour Determined by Social Class? The Class System was Seen as a Big Factor in Elections-is it still?

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Police Use Power of Nice on Raging Grannies: Civil Disobedience at Albuquerque Blue Cross Office

In: Social Activism

By: Gloria Williams