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18.03.2008
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, Mar 18 (OneWorld) - Dozens of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans publicly testified this weekend about crimes they committed during the course of battle -- many of which were prompted by the orders or policies laid down by superior officers.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Iraq] [Codes of conduct] [Ethics & value systems] [Justice and crime] [Arms & military] [Conflict] Image: U.S. soldier watches over prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. © U.S. Dept of Defense / Amnesty International USA
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17.03.2008
Tired of living in a world governed by marriage laws formulated and implemented by men, Muslim women in India have come out with their own Nikahnama. It recognises their right to seek divorce and other entitlements so that they are the masters of their own destiny.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Gender] [Religion] [Ethics & value systems] Image: Indian Muslim women are now assertive about their rights
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14.03.2008
The Right to Information Act represents a historic breakthrough in promoting transparency in governance in India. Three years down the line amidst the success stories, there are failures as well. Transparency Review by the Centre for Media Studies highlights the lacunae in the Act and suggests ways to make it more effective.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Information & media] [Corruption & transparency] [Democracy] Image: There is a need to spread greater awareness about the RTI Act / Photo credit: WordPress
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04.03.2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar 4 (OneWorld) - The vast majority of scientists and other specialists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have withdrawn from a key labor-management partnership, citing rising distrust of the agency's chief Stephen Johnson.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Transport] [Climate change] [Science] [Politics] [Governance] Image: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson © EPA
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