Nonprofit Ranks Niger as Worst Place for Mothers; Norway Remains Top Pick

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:35 EDT

Nonprofit organization Save the Children has released its 13th annual State of the World's Mother's report highlighting the best and worst countries in the world to be a mother, with Niger and Norway populating opposite ends of the list.

Four Iranian Men Sentenced to Death for 'Sodomy'

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:31 EDT

A court in an underdeveloped southwestern province of Iran has sentenced four men to death by hanging for committing "sodomy," according to a recent report by the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA).

'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Begins

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:19:23 EDT

Former Serbian General Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial began Wednesday at the U.N. court in the Hague, Netherlands, where a tribunal is accusing the reputed "Butcher of Bosnia" of crimes against humanity.

National Cathedral to Dedicate Statue of Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:48 EDT

The Washington National Cathedral will be dedicating a new statue to late civil and human rights icon Rosa Parks.

China's Underground Christians Supported Blind Activist

Sat, 05 May 2012 14:20:10 EDT

Underground Christians in China were among those who helped a blind Chinese human rights activist, Chen Guangcheng, escape after four years in prison and 18 months under house arrest.

Hitler Had Developed a 'God Complex,' According to WWII Documents

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:51:16 EDT

Infamous German dictator Adolf Hitler, whose World War II concentration camps killed millions of people, believed himself to be the "incarnation of the spirit of good," according to a newly unveiled report.

Chen Guangcheng to Leave China for Study Abroad Program in US?

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:53:25 EDT

In what has become a closely watched international diplomatic and human rights crisis, Chinese authorities said Friday they would consider allowing blind dissident Chen Guangcheng to leave the country to study abroad in the United States.

British Doctors in Favor of Denying Health Care to the Obese, Smokers

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:13:12 EDT

A new survey indicates that British physicians would prefer to have the option to deny services to patients struggling to kick their smoking and over-eating habits. Others have suggested that such a move would be a denial of basic human rights.

Activist Chen Guangcheng Reportedly Leaves US Embassy After Threats by Chinese Officials

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:09:19 EDT

Supporters worldwide breathed a moderate sigh of relief when word came Wednesday that blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng had been transported to a hospital for treatment under the protection of U.S. diplomats. However, it was also revealed that Chen reportedly left the U.S. Embassy under duress from the Chinese government.

Dan Savage Stands by 'Bible Is BS' Remarks, Apologizes for Calling Christian Students 'Pansies'

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:20:07 EDT

Gay rights activist Dan Savage, facing increasing criticism for his "hypocritical" behavior and profanity-laced remarks about the Bible before a group of students at a seminar, has chosen to stand by his statements while apologizing for calling students who protested "pansies."

Christians Call on Obama to Protect Blind Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:02:24 EDT

Christian activists called on the Obama Administration Sunday during a prayer vigil to protect blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who managed to escape from confinement and is believed to be in hiding at the U.S. Embassy in China.

Chinese Activist Escapes Arrest; Under US Protection

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:02:40 EDT

Having dramatically escaped after four years in prison and 18 months under house arrest, blind human rights activist Chen Guangcheng appeared in an online video and told his tragic story. Reports suggest he is under U.S. protection in Beijing.