Archive for Czerwiec, 2007

International Red Cross issues rare Myanmar censure

piątek, Czerwiec 29th, 2007

The International Committee of the Red Cross on Friday accused Myanmar’s ruling junta of committing serious abuses against detainees and civilians, in a rare public censure from the humanitarian agency.

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Funds tighten for fighting AIDS and malaria worldwide

środa, Czerwiec 27th, 2007

The international financial crisis could set back recent progress in international efforts to combat malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis, global health leaders are warning.

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Shiny Happy People

poniedziałek, Czerwiec 18th, 2007

It struck me during Fashion Week in Toronto a few months ago. Nobody was smiling.

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His house divided

sobota, Czerwiec 16th, 2007

There is an aura of stripped down, straightforward African directness about Rev.

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Final witness links accused to rape, murder in Rwanda

wtorek, Czerwiec 12th, 2007

Desire Munyaneza was one of the bosses who ordered militia to rape and kill Tutsis during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, a witness told a groundbreaking war crimes trial Tuesday.

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Back from the brink

piątek, Czerwiec 8th, 2007

One of my peaceful Saturday mornings in Rwanda was shattered by the sound of a woman screaming.

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‘Your heart will lead you’

czwartek, Czerwiec 7th, 2007

After visiting local high schools this week and accepting an honorary degree from the University of Victoria tomorrow, Mary Okumu will be heading to Darfur for an eight-month stint in the stricken African region.

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Witness accused of lying at war crimes trial

środa, Czerwiec 6th, 2007

MONTREAL a ‘_ A defence lawyer at Desire Munyaneza’s war crimes trial accused a witness Wednesday of lying when she testified before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in May, 2002.

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Anglican Diocese of B.C. reps favour same-sex blessing

sobota, Czerwiec 2nd, 2007

The majority of the Anglican Diocese of B.C. representatives are in favour of the church blessing same-sex marriages, and have urged their delegates to the national conference that will decide the issue to approve the controversial topic which is splitting the church.

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Taking Play to Rwanda: Rwanda’s sporting chance

piątek, Czerwiec 1st, 2007

Sitting elbow-to-elbow around a crowded restaurant table in downtown Kigali, Jennifer Heil is meeting Eric Mugiraneza for the first time.

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