BUSH - Speech Points Out Concerns Over Human & Religious Rights In China

"President George W. Bush called on China to respect the rights of its citizens in a speech detailing the U.S.'s ``deep concerns'' over religious freedom and human rights in the world's most populous country. ``America stands in firm opposition to China's detention of...

Kenya: Government 'Clarification' Raises Fears Deal Could Unravel

After weeks of tricky negotiations and riots and protests that claimed over 1,000 lives in racially-fuelled violence, Kenya finally looked poised to form a government between the two parties.However, after the deal was signed, the structure for the new government was...

200 signatures on a petition will force councils to act

"Town halls would be forced to take action over petitions with more than 200 signatures under new proposals to devolve power to voters. Hazel Blears, the Communities Secretary, is to publish a consultation paper detailing new rights to trigger changes in council policy. This...

Indian Dr. Death's Book Hits Australian Stores

"A new book detailing the scandal involving India born surgeon Jayant Patel, who has been linked to 17 deaths, has hit book stores here. Authoring the 'Sick to Death' is Hedley Thomas, an investigative reporter who first broke the story about Patel's negligence at the...

Better Screening for Breast Cancer

"A new device that screens for breast cancer by measuring electrical resistance in tissue could soon become a painless, radiation-free, and less costly alternative to mammography for women at high risk for the disease. The company developing the technology, Z-Tech, based in...

Be a Great Leader - Reveal How You're Assessed

"Do you have the psychological fortitude to be a great leader? To find out, ask yourself this simple question: Would you be comfortable making your personal performance evaluation known to peers and subordinates? It might be awkward at first. But after a while, open...

State under fire as child deaths mount

"The shocking figures were revealed in a Commission for Children and Young People statement detailing the deaths of 51 children known to the department last financial year."