About 2,000 march across Venezuela's capital to protest imprisonment of Chavez political foesOctober 3rd, 2009 Venezuelans protest jailing of Chavez opponentsCARACAS, Venezuela — Some 2,000 people marched across Venezuela's capital Saturday to protest what they say is the persecution of President Hugo Chavez's opponents. The marchers called on the Organization of American States to investigate what they consider a deterioration of human rights in the South American country.
UN rights council condemns abuses in Honduras coup, supports restoration of overthrown gov'tOctober 1st, 2009 UN rights council condemns abuses in Honduras coupGENEVA — The U.N. top rights body is condemning abuses following the June 28 coup in Honduras.
North Korea's new constitution calls for respecting human rights for first timeSeptember 30th, 2009 NKorea's new constitution mentions human rightsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's new constitution calls for respecting human rights for the first time, a possible attempt by Pyongyang to fend off international criticism about its harsh treatment of citizens, South Korean officials and an analyst said Monday. South Korea's Unification Ministry said the North's constitution, revised in April, says the state "respects and protects" human rights.
Rights groups urge UN to appoint special envoy for abuses in IranSeptember 21st, 2009 Rights groups want UN Iran envoyNEW YORK — Human rights groups are urging the United Nations to appoint a special envoy to investigate continuing abuses in Iran following the disputed presidential elections there. Human Rights Watch and the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran say that at least 72 people have died in the crackdown that followed opposition protests against the ballot, in which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won re-election.
One-bedroom Hong Kong flat sells for record $3.16 mnSeptember 14th, 2009 HONG KONG - A one-bedroom flat in a luxury Hong Kong development has sold for a record $3.16 million in a sign that the city's property slump is over, a news report said Tuesday. The 75.8 square metre apartment in the city's Tsim Sha Tsui district has 54.8 square metres of useable living space -- once walls and partitions are discounted, the South China Morning Post reported.
Hundreds protest beating of Hong Kong journalists in ChinaSeptember 13th, 2009 HONG KONG - Hundreds of people marched in Hong Kong Sunday to protest the beating by police of three journalists from the city covering unrest in the western Chinese city of Urumqi. Organisers said around 700 people took part in the demonstration over the incident nine days ago.
Hong Kong emerges from recession as economy rebounds 3.3 percent in second quarterAugust 14th, 2009 Hong Kong recession ends as economy grows 3.3 pctHONG KONG — Hong Kong's economy broke out of a yearlong recession in the second quarter as the territory benefited from strong growth in mainland China and better conditions in the West, the government said Friday. The pickup adds to the list of economies in Asia and beyond to emerge from recession or shrink at a less-dismal pace since the banking crisis sent global production and demand plunging last year.
Obama: drug cartels in Mexico largest violators of human rightsAugust 10th, 2009 Obama says drug cartels violate human rightsGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama says drug cartels are the largest violators of human rights in Mexico and he has confidence Mexican President Felipe Calderon is cracking down without violating human rights. Obama on Monday, however, did not say whether his State Department would certify that Mexico is protecting human rights in its efforts to fight the drug traders.
Obama: Human rights important to US-China ties, cites freedom of speech and religionJuly 27th, 2009 Obama: Human rights important to US-China tiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the United States and China must cooperate across the range of issues but he knows the economic powerhouses will not agree on every issue. The American leader, in opening two days of critical talks with the Chinese, pointed in particular on Monday to differences on human rights.
3,000 Chinese villagers clash with police to protest compensation in land deal, report saysJuly 26th, 2009 Report: 3,000 villagers protest in eastern ChinaBEIJING — More than 3,000 villagers in eastern China blocked a highway and clashed with police while protesting alleged official corruption in a land compensation deal, a human rights monitor and a witness said Sunday. Ten residents of Shipu town, in Zhejiang province, were injured in the clash with more than 300 riot police Saturday, the Hong Kong-based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy said in a faxed statement.
Hong Kongers gamble $155 mn in one dayJuly 2nd, 2009 HONG KONG - Hong Kong gamblers sent out a positive note about the state of the city's economy by staking more than $155 million on the last racing day of the season, officials said Thursday. More than 63,000 people placed the bets Wednesday's races at the city's Sha Tin race course, recording the second highest amount staked in a single day for the past year, according to the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
UN rights chief says Iran arrests raise 'troubling questions,' militia attacks risk backlashJune 19th, 2009 UN rights chief warns Iran over protest crackdownGENEVA — The U.N.'s top human rights official says the arrest of peaceful protesters in Iran raises "troubling questions."
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay says Iranian authorities should ensure due process and fair trials for those detained.
Hong Kong workers protest job cuts, reduced hours on Labor Day amid global slumpMay 1st, 2009 Hong Kong workers protest job cuts on Labor DayHONG KONG — Hundreds of Hong Kong workers marked Labor Day Friday with protests against job cuts and reduced working hours in this Asian financial capital that has been battered by the global financial crisis. Slammed by falling export demand and property prices, Hong Kong's economy is likely to shrink between 2 percent and 3 percent in 2009, Financial Secretary John Tsang has said.
Falun Gong members march in Hong Kong to mark 10th anniversary of protest in ChinaApril 25th, 2009 Falun Gong in HK marks 10th anniversary of protestHONG KONG — Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners have demonstrated in Hong Kong to mark the 10th anniversary of a protest by 10,000 members of the group in Beijing that led to its banning on the Chinese mainland. Organizer Kan Hung-cheung says about 700 people took part in the march Saturday to Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong.
Clinton discusses security cooperation, human rights in Libya with Gadhafi's sonApril 22nd, 2009 Clinton talks security, rights with Gadhafi's sonWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met Tuesday with Mutassim Gadhafi, son of and national security adviser to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, and said she asked him about a long-held, gravely ill Libyan dissident. Officially, State Department spokesman Robert Wood said the meeting focused on security cooperation between the United States and the North African country that has been on speaking terms with the United States only recently after four decades as a bitter antagonist,
Wood would not say whether Clinton and Gadhafi discussed Libya's suspect human rights record.
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