Bolivia: President Evo Morales calls on vote for reunion and reconciliation t...

In a message tonight and prior to the recall referendum tomorrow, Bolivian President Evo Morales asked 4.047.686 Bolivians to participate and vote for national reunion and reconciliation. The recall referendum is an...

Iraq delays provincial polls

Iraq postponed their provincial elections that were due to be in October, today, after the MPs failed to agree to the necessary legislation in time. This was a blow to the US as they had backed efforts to reconcile the country."Iraq was due to go to the polls on October 1 but...

Mediterranean union launched: 43-nation group plans regional projects

Emulating the  European Union model 43 countries in Middle east have come together and formed a Mediterranean Union. Although unlike European countries many of these countries don't have great relations with each other. "French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched a...

Egypt looks for a Palestinian reconciliation.

Reconciling Palestinians has proved rather daunting. Egypt has given it a go with a mediation effort. " Chasing a mirage? Hamas leaders arrive in Cairo to resume efforts, mediated by Egypt, aimed at addressing numerous issues currently deadlocked on top of which is the...

The Clinton Divorce

No, we don't mean Bill and Hillary. We mean the separation now under way between the Clintons and the Democratic Party. Like all divorces after lengthy unions, this one is painful and has had its moments of...

Australia apologises to Aboriginals in historic day of reconciliation

Note: The Associated Press is looking for photos, video and other content related to this event (see their story for more). The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has apologised for White Australia's policy of...

Gen. Butt Naked confesses to killing thousands

You know based on just the name, I would have put this in the entertainment section if not for the fact that depite the Hilarious name, General Butt Naked stands accused of one of the most atrocious crimes against...

India urges Burma reconciliation

The world is becoming smaller and smaller. Every nation is interdependent to another. A new year is ahead, new alliances, new hopes, new fears? It is a global family the one in which we are living in. A greater...

Tutu Awarded Top German Prize

Retired Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a key figure in the South African resistance to Apartheid.  "South African cleric Desmond Tutu was on Sunday awarded one of Germany's most prestigious honours, the...

RI interfaith figures ready to facilitate reconciliation process in Palestine

""If needed at any time, all of us, interfaith figures in Indonesia, are ready to facilitate a meeting between the two conflicting parties in Palestine," he said. The expected international conference on the...

Petition Stand with the Burmese Protesters

To Chinese President Hu Jintao and the UN Security Council: We stand alongside the citizens of Burma in their peaceful protests. We urge you to oppose a violent crackdown on the demonstrators, and to support genuine...

Indonesia hails inter-Korean summit

"Hence, the Indonesian government sees the summit as an essential step which will give positive contributions to security and political stability in the region, it said. The summit is expected to discuss ways to...

Sens. Warner and Levin Travel to Iraq, Praise Surge Results

"WASHINGTON — After a brief trip to Iraq, Sen. Carl Levin said Monday that the Iraqi Parliament should vote no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki because of its sectarian nature and...

Make a pullout from Iraq part of U.S. strategic reset

"Make a pullout from Iraq part of U.S. strategic reset By Lawrence J. Korb and Brian Katulis Originally published July 11, 2007 As even strong Republican supporters of President Bush and the Iraqi invasion, such as Sen. Richard G. Lugar of Indiana and Sen. Pete V. Domenici of...

Shaping a Sustainable Future

"Shaping a Sustainable Future ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO + ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO Professor Ian Lowe, Spirituality and Sustainability Forum – 6 June, 2007 I begin by thanking His Holiness the Dalai Lama for being in Australia to share with us his...

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