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Child soldiers share their stories on the International Day
To mark Universal Children’s Day and the 60th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, spoke with reporters about the tragic consequences for young persons who are forced to go into combat. She cited education as a key goal— to train communities about the devastating long-term effects [...] Read more...
McConnell’s advice for Obama
Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) offers his advice to Obama for success in the next administration. [?] Share This Read more...
Congress asks for automakers to improve their bailout plan
During a press conference on bailing out the auto industry, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), said that the CEO’s from the Big 3 automakers will have a second chance bid for financial aid, but only if their plan provides more accountability. (0:43) [?] Share This Read more...
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My week in Dubai
I just returned from a week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a microcosm of the world with 85 percent of the population coming from more than 100 countries. The local newspapers were full of two topics – the world economy and President-elect Obama, with some stories covering both subjects at one time.
The locals, [...]
