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ICC Judge asks the Barack Obama Justice Dept to arrest Omar Al Bashir

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ATLANTA -  Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC), informed by the Office of the Prosecutor of Omar Al Bashir’s potential travel to the United States of America (US), invited the competent US authorities to arrest Omar Al Bashir and surrender him to the Court, in the event he enters their territory. The Chamber also reminded the US of... Read More

12 Dead in Shooting at Washington Naval Base

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September 16, 2013   A lone gunman shot dead 12 people and wounded dozens of others before being killed by police Monday at a U.S. Naval facility in Washington, DC. Police identify the gunman as a former military contractor . They say it is not clear how he got access to the U.S. Navy Yard without proper identification or what… Read More

From Rwanda to opportunity in land of the free

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TurayishimyeLaw student Jean Paul Turayishimye laughs during an interview at his Leominster home.(T&G Staff / Rick Cinclair)» Enlarge photo       LEOMINSTER — His American friends tell him it seems more like a movie than real life, when he shares some of the horrific violence and corruption that exists back home in the jungles of Central Africa.  The exiled Rwandan’s… Read More

Failure is not an option

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By: Jennifer Fierberg For the next two weeks numerous NGO’s, world government leaders and other groups will convene on the United Nations to negotiate the Arms Trade Treaty that failed to be reached in July 2012.This treaty has been in the making for six years. The goal of this treaty is to create a level playing field for international arms… Read More

Ethiopia’s ‘Visionary’ Leader Meles Zenawi Laid to Rest

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ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has laid to rest Prime Minister Meles Zenawi who led the country for more than 20 years before his death, announced last month. Heads of state from around the continent praised Meles' intellect and his vision for his country and Africa. Ethiopian soldiers stood in formation as the flag-draped casket carrying the body of Meles was... Read More

How the Mighty have fallen…

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A small country in the heart of Africa it is facing an uphill PR and financial battle. Over the last few weeks Rwanda has seen dramatic cuts in foreign aid that amounts to tens of millions of dollars. All of these actions seem to be sparked by the United Nations Group of Experts report that provided overwhelming evidences that Rwanda… Read More

Sri Lanka War Crimes Against Tamils: Oregon Journalist Will Give Key Note Address at FeTNA in Baltimore

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BALTIMORE - A key note address will be delivered at the FeTNA (Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America) conference in Baltimore, Md. on July 6th and 7th. (www.fetna.org), by Salem-News.com's Executive News Editor, Tim King. . Read More

US Rewards Joyce Banda – Restores $350 Million in Aid to Malawi

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ATLANTA -- According to news reports on VOANEWS, The United States has restored a $350-million aid package to Malawi that was suspended last year following deadly clashes between police and protesters in the southern African country. The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government agency that assists developing countries, said it will release the aid because of democratic steps taken by Malawi's new... Read More

US Voices Concern over Crackdown on Demonstrators in Sudan

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ATLANTA--In a press Statement, The United States says it  is deeply concerned by the crackdown by the Sudanese authorities on peaceful demonstrators in Khartoum over the last three days. The US has  called on the Government of Sudan to respect the right of its citizens to freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly in order to raise their grievances. . Read More