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Honduras fire reflects dire state of prisons in Latin AmericaHonduras is among the worst in the region with severe overcrowding, but Latin American prisons are a daily human rights tragedy, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
After surviving sectarian mob, Egyptian Christians expelled from villageThe case sends a worrying signal that Egypt's new parliament is allowing a Mubarak-era system of local justice to trump the rule of law.
Amnesty International report brands Libya's militias 'out of control'Six months since the Libyan civil war ended in Muammar Qaddadi's death, a new report from Amnesty International says hundreds of militias remain active in the country, extorting money and killing their enemies.
- Congo army reclaims two mines from rebel groups
Congolese civil society and mining associations say these mines should now be guarded by specially trained mining police to better guarantee the end of conflict minerals.
Five Whitney Houston songs race up Britain's music charts after deathFive Whitney Houston songs had made it into the Top 40 in Britain's music charts by Wednesday, led by 'I Will Always Love You,' following her surprising death on Saturday.
Africa Rising: Ethiopia moves to diversify exportsIn an effort to move beyond just coffee, Ethiopia now exports leather, vegetables, flowers, and yes, the occasional bottle of wine.
Sean Penn jumps into Falkland Islands fraySean Penn lashes out at the deployment of a British prince to the Falklands. The UK is not amused.
- Ugandan minister raids gay-rights workshop
Uganda's parliament has taken up once more a bill that imposes tough sentences on homosexuals. A raid on a gay-rights workshop may show government support for the bill.
Russia's islands of media freedom are under attackFormer Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says management changes at a radio station were ordered by the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin. Mr. Gorbachev worries other news outlets could be next.
Rare visit to remote region highlights China's clampdown on TibetConversations with ethnic Tibetans suggest that China's authoritarian policies designed to tamp down disorder are causing unrest and self immolations.
Security could be weakness for Venezuela oppositionCrime prevention is a hot-button issue in Venezuela, where nearly three times as many deaths as in Iraq occurred in 2009.
Honduras prison fire kills more than 300, highlights regional problemThis is the third fatal Honduras prison fire since 2003. The region as a whole lags on fire prevention measures and oversight.
New York Knicks fans in Taiwan? Yes, thanks to Jeremy Lin.'Linsanity' about Jeremy Lin has spread to Taiwan, where his parents were born. Fans are watching New York Knicks games live – at 8 a.m. local time mid week.
Five private companies helping to reduce hungerPepsico, Kraft, Cargill, Land O' Lakes, and TNT Express are among many companies that have created nonprofit divisions to help alleviate hunger in developing countries.
Did Qaddafi downfall prompt Mali's Tuareg revolt?Mali's military has been training to take on Al Qaeda insurgents, but the latest revolt by Mali's nomadic Tuareg people seems inspired by an influx of former Qaddafi fighters and arms.
Honduras prison fire kills at least 300 inmatesA deadly fire swept through a Honduran prison Tuesday night. Over 350 are still unaccounted for, as of Wednesday morning.
Iran loading homemade nuclear fuel rods, firing up new centrifugesIran says it now has the next generation of centrifuges to enrich uranium for its nuclear program. But US experts are skeptical of Iran's claims.
Israel says Bangkok, Delhi, and Tbilisi attacks all linked – to IranThe Israeli ambassador to Thailand said that the bombs used in all three countries had similarities implying a common source. Two suspects were arrested carrying Iranian passports.
As Sarkozy seeks new term, French are wary of 'Merkozy'An embattled French President Nicolas Sarkozy is touting his strong ties with powerful German chancellor Angela Merkel as he prepares to announce his bid for a second term today.
Why military hawks are leading drug legalization debate in Latin AmericaMexico, Colombia, and Guatemala want to decriminalize drugs, but with a military approach. This means going after criminals and gangs with military and police force before they can regroup.
