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U.S. sees "mixed picture" on world religious liberty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States sees a mixed picture on world religious freedom, with progress in interfaith dialogue weighed against government repression and sectarian strife in many countries.
Nations:U.S. North Korea Iran Sudan Saudi Arabia China People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Dalai Lama Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-26
Aquino mourned at wake by thousands of Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines - Mourners wept as they paid their respects at the wake of former President Corazon Aquino on Sunday, with some pledging to carry on her legacy by protecting the democracy she helped install 23 years ago.
Nations:Philippines India People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-08-02
Philippines mourns democracy icon Corazon Aquino
MANILA, Philippines - Military honor guards carried former President Corazon Aquino's flag-draped casket to a school gym Saturday for public viewing, as Filipinos mourned the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and fought off seven coup attempts.
Nations:Philippines People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-08-01
Dethroned Nepal king's palace now a tourist haunt
KATMANDU, Nepal - Pity the king.
Nations:Nepal Mauritania Source:(AP)
2009-06-25
Paramilitaries launch armed mutiny in Bangladesh
DHAKA (AFP) - Bangladesh border guards launched a dramatic armed mutiny on Wednesday, taking officers hostage and sparking a fierce gunbattle in the capital that left at least three dead and 21 people wounded.
Nations:Bangladesh Pakistan Source:(AFP)
2009-02-25
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