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Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:44
Better reporting of hate crime ‘a must’ for Europe
Eight out of ten instances of violentattacks on members of the LGBT community in Europe go unreported, according to a report published (15 May). According to the report, compiled by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights,…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:42
Oil company offices raided in EU pricing probe
The offices of several firms involved in the oil market hav e been raided by European Commission officials. The commission said it had concerns that ‘the companies may have colluded in reporting distorted prices’. It did…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:42
Oil company offices raided in EU pricing probe
The offices of several firms involved in the oil market hav e been raided by European Commission officials. The commission said it had concerns that ‘the companies may have colluded in reporting distorted prices’. It did…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:39
NIGERIA: State of emergency in 3 areas
In a nationwide broadcast Tuesday evening President Goodluck Jo nathan took direct control of security in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. In imposing the state of emergency he wielded extra-ordinary powers under the 1999 constitution, when…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:36
Middle East: Christian persecution
The mass exodus of millions of Christians from one part of the Islamic world to another as the result of persecution by Muslims has reached epidemic proportions warns the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Christians…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:34
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks on British Forces
The Taliban has announced the beginning of its Spring military offensive with the launching of attacks on military bases, convoys and Afghan officials, including members of the government's peace council, who are working to reconcile with…