Suu Kyi to address UN body in Geneva next month - WPEC

Suu Kyi to address UN body in Geneva next month WPEC By JOHN HEILPRIN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) -- Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver her first speech outside the country since at least 1988 before a UN labor conference in Geneva on June 14, the head of the UN labor office said ... and more »

Human Rights Watch: Stop Abuse of Congolese Migrants in Angola - Voice of America

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Human Rights Watch: Stop Abuse of Congolese Migrants in Angola Voice of America A new report published by the international organization, Human Rights Watch today calls for the Angolan government to rein in security forces who are accused of sexual violence and other inhuman treatment against Congolese migrants. and more »

Minister rejects call for Khadr compensation - Toronto Sun

Minister rejects call for Khadr compensation Toronto Sun That comes in response to testimony delivered to the UN Committee Against Torture by Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC), one of 11 left-wing groups appearing before the committee in Geneva this week on a host of issues. LRWC told the committee Khadr ... and more »

UN council says Aquino failed in prosecuting HR violators - Philippine Star

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UN council says Aquino failed in prosecuting HR violators Philippine Star Human Rights Watch is calling on United Nations member-countries to put more pressure on the Philippines at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on May 29 to ensure accountability for serious human rights abuses. “In particular, the government's ... Aquino 'fails to curb rights abuses by armed forces'gulfnews.com Aquino warned of UN grilling on human rights performanceInquirer.net Aquino urged to honor commitments vs human rights abusesSun.Star Reuters AlertNet -BusinessWorld Online Edition -Minda News all 33 news articles »

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 22 - Reuters

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 22 Reuters ... giving each a 6.9 percent stake in the company * Implenia : JTI selects Implenia as total contractor for the construction works of its new headquarters in Geneva * Oridion reports 25 percent revenues growth in Q1 2012 * Perfect Holding SA said it ...