Leela JACINTO
Friday 26 June 2009
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Messages of shock, grief from across the world
Reactions to Michael Jackson’s sudden death were pouring in from across the world as celebrities, entertainment figures, music industry stalwarts and ordinary people paid tribute to the King of Pop.
Monday 22 June 2009
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In death, ‘Neda’ becomes face of protest
Amateur footage of an attractive young woman, identified as "Neda", succumbing to her wounds on a Tehran street has come to encapsulate the Iranian state's crackdown on the opposition and could turn into the regime's worst nightmare.
Friday 15 May 2009
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Bartered for ‘justice’, abused women seek shelters (Part II)
Fleeing domestic violence and the tyranny of ancient customs, Afghan women are increasingly seeking help. In some areas, protection is available in women’s shelters. But it’s not nearly enough in a country where violence against women is rampant.
Friday 15 May 2009
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Bartered for ‘justice’, battered women seek shelters (Part I)
Afghan women are increasingly seeking help against domestic violence and the tyranny of certain customs. For some, protection is available at shelters. But it’s not nearly enough in a country where violence against women is rampant.
Wednesday 13 May 2009
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The struggle for Shi'ite hearts and minds (Part II)
The contest for the Afghan Shi'ite leadership pits Ayatollah Asif Mohseni, an influential cleric and the architect of a controversial family code, against Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, a parliamentarian and seasoned Afghan politician.
