Ex-Kosovo Prime Minister Goes on Trial

Posted on January 28th, 2008 by david

Ex-Kosovo Prime Minister Goes on Trial
Former Kosovo prime minister goes on trial on war crimes charges

Mexico City Rolls Out Sex-Segregated Buses
Groping and verbal harassment is an exasperating reality for women using public transportation in Mexico City. The subway system has long had ladies-only cars during rush hour - now the the city has rolled out “ladies only” buses.

Pakistan’s Army Steps Aside From Election
Pakistan”s military chief appeared to be distancing the country”s influential army from direct involvement in next month”s parliamentary elections, in an apparent bid to keep the army out of any potential controversy.

Stats Don’t Tell Whole Story Of U.K. Crime
Britain’s government has claimed great success in reducing crime statistics. Larry Miller thinks some statistics may be missing, as the nation contemplates metal detectors to prevent stabbings at schools.

China’s Leader Wants Renewed Propaganda
Chinese President Hu Jintao has told officials to breathe new life into propaganda efforts, putting renewed emphasis on a key pillar of Communist rule ahead of this summer’s Beijing Olympic Games.

Trapped Paramedic Survives 4 Days On Dirt
A Canadian paramedic trapped under his all-terrain vehicle ate rotten meat and fended off snarling animals to survive for 96 hours in Alberta bush country before he was discovered by a hiker.

Gore, Bono Press West On Climate, Poverty
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Irish rock singer Bono warned the World Economic Forum in Davos that efforts to tackle climate change and global poverty were lagging, and not improving conditions as much as is needed.

American Woman Kidnapped In Afghanistan
Gunmen kidnapped a burqa-clad American aid worker and her driver while they were driving through a residential section of southern Afghanistan’s largest city early Saturday, a provincial governor said.