CAR names new leader
Central African Republic (CAR) lawmakers have chosen Catherine Samba-Panza, mayor of Bangui, to become the interim president in a vote in parliament on Monday. (more…)
Auction Hopi sacred objects announced
A French auction house has announced that it is putting up for sale a large number of katsinam – objects sacred to the Hopi tribe of Arizona – just months after a similar auction caused an international furore. (more…)
Qatar Workers FIFA Own Goal
Amnesty International’s devastating report, “The Dark Side of Migration”, released today, confirms what the global union movement has been saying about the serious levels of migrant construction worker abuse in Qatar. (more…)
Philippines prepares as another storm looms
Davao City – Authorities in southern Philippines on Monday ordered the cancellation of classes and evacuation of residents as yet another storm threatens the region. (more…)
Turkey democratisation package
Istanbul – Turkey
Ankara – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan has unveiled a number of reforms on issues regarding political rights, such as election threshold, party organisation and propaganda in non-Turkish languages. (more…)
Popular Sporting Events to Bet On
The sport of cricket is one of the most popular sports played around the world which means it also is popular for sports betting. The top event for this particular sport is the World Cup of Cricket. (more…)