Human Rights

Terrifying Widget of the Day

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| Tue Nov. 30, 2010 11:56 AM PST

Liberia: Monkeys, Pets or Meat?

What every kid wants for Christmas.

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| Mon Nov. 29, 2010 12:43 PM PST

Could the Courts Cripple Health Reform?

Federal courts could undercut the federal health law even if they don't overturn it.

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| Mon Nov. 29, 2010 10:38 AM PST

Cholera and Conspiracy Theories in Haiti

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| Thu Nov. 18, 2010 11:20 AM PST

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Release "Just the Beginning"

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| Mon Nov. 15, 2010 11:00 AM PST

Liberia: Where the Rubber Trees Meet the Road

A company tour of Firestone's African plantation, country club and all.

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| Mon Nov. 15, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Liberia: Candy From Strangers

Today's puzzler: Seriously, are all Liberian kids like this?

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| Wed Nov. 10, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Liberia: Introducing the International Reporting Project

Greetings from Liberia. Yes, it is hot.

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| Tue Nov. 9, 2010 4:15 AM PST

And Now for an International News Break...

In which I go to Africa and why.

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| Tue Nov. 9, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Burma's Checklist for a Bogus Election

Cyberattacks on opponents? Check. Reporters blocked? Check. Minorities banned from voting? Check. How the Burmese junta plans to rig this weekend's election.

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| Fri Nov. 5, 2010 1:50 PM PDT

Secure Governor, Insecure Communities

As California's top lawyer, Jerry Brown tolerated a federal anti-immigration witch hunt. What will he do now?

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| Thu Nov. 4, 2010 3:17 AM PDT

Obama Aide Backs Child Soldier Policy

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| Mon Nov. 1, 2010 10:06 AM PDT

Visitors to California Prisons, Beware

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| Thu Oct. 28, 2010 1:32 PM PDT

Arkansas School Board Facebooker: Gays Should Die

Why does this guy get to keep his job?

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| Wed Oct. 27, 2010 2:07 PM PDT

Keeping Tabs on Cholera in Haiti

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| Mon Oct. 25, 2010 11:18 AM PDT

UN Peacekeeper to Photographer: Shoot Me and I'll Shoot You

The guy on the left is an unarmed journalist. The guy pointing a gun at him is a UN soldier.

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| Thu Oct. 21, 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Haiti Dispatch: Inside Sean Penn's Tent City

First thing I learned: Whatever you do, don't go near the latrines.

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| Wed Oct. 20, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

Arizona: It Just Got a Lot Worse

Joe Arpaio, the human-rights-violating sheriff, is expected to join the governor's race. The state's new anti-immigrant, pro-gun could just be the beginning.

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| Fri Apr. 30, 2010 4:53 PM PDT

Dr. Clooney, I Presume?

An interactive map of the celebrity recolonization of Africa.

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| Wed Apr. 7, 2010 4:00 AM PDT

Saudis to Behead TV "Sorcerer"

Religious cops in America's petroleum-producing ally are cracking down on freedom of conscience with medieval superstition—and sharp swords.

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| Thu Apr. 1, 2010 11:28 AM PDT