At least 50 killed in clashes in Guinea

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Witnesses and medical officials say at least 50 people have been killed in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, in clashes between security forces and opposition activists who defied a government ban on protests. Witnesses say Guinea’s security forces opened fire on demonstrators who had gathered in a large stadium to protest […]

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“Anonymous” plans to protest Church of Scientology on February 10

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 The Internet-based group “Anonymous” released a new video on YouTube Monday, announcing international protests outside Church of Scientology centers set for February 10. The video “Call to Action” uses the same computer synthesized voice as a previous video titled “Message to Scientology”, which was posted to YouTube last Monday. The “Message […]

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Haiti rescue efforts continue, but survivors face increasing insecurity

Friday, January 29, 2010 The survivors from the recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti are now facing increasing insecurity from human traffickers and convicts escaped from collapsed prisons, officials have cautioned, even as aid is flowing into the country. The acting head of the UN’s Haitian mission, meanwhile, says that that full reconstruction could take […]

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