Global IssuesNews headlines for “Racism”, page 58
U.S.: Tea Party, Fox News Viewers Outliers on Immigration, Islam
- Inter Press Service
While 10 years after the 9/11 Al- Qaeda attacks, most U.S. citizens say they respect diversity and the freedom of religion, they don't always apply those principles to Islam and immigrants, according to a survey released here Tuesday by two major think tanks.
Despite Exploding Volcanoes, Iceland World's Most Peaceful Nation
- Inter Press Service
When Johanna Sigurdardottir was sworn in as Iceland's head of government back in February 2009, she was described as the world's first openly gay prime minister.
CUBA: Catholic Church Takes the Pulse of Religious Sentiment
- Inter Press Service
The Catholic Church seems to be expecting a rise in religious sentiment among the Cuban population as a result of the climate of dialogue and more relaxed relations with the government seen since the 1998 visit of Pope John Paul II.
MIDEAST: Israelis Stage an Investigation Act
- Inter Press Service
Israeli soldiers and security forces have conducted a string of arrests and violent raids over recent weeks, at Jenin’s renowned Freedom Theatre, in their investigation into the murder of actor Juliano Mer-Khamis, the theatre’s former director and co-founder, earlier this year.
Aiming a Kick at Homelessness
- Inter Press Service
Loud bursts of cheering startled the throngs of tourists posing for pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower here last weekend.
IRAN: Music Finds a Voice in Tehran
- Inter Press Service
The waiter at the coffee shop moves rapidly to the entrance for a quick glance outside. Within, a young Iranian musician has started to play the saxophone. He has five minutes to perform, he cannot risk a raid on the 'guerrilla' location for a little music.
CULTURE-CUBA: Women Rappers a Vocal Minority
- Inter Press Service
Women are still a small minority on Cuba’s hip hop scene. 'If the situation is hard for us nationwide, imagine what it’s like in the eastern region, where this genre has very little recognition,' says Yaneidys Tamayo, leader of the group Las Positivas.
INDIA: Hunger Shows its Power
- Inter Press Service
If India’s powerful central government that rules over the destinies of 1.2 billion people quails before a slight 74-year-old man, it is because he is armed with a weapon that has rarely failed in this country — extreme renunciation through a fast-unto-death.
Turks Police Own London District Amid Rioting
- Inter Press Service
As London simmered under a heavy police lid last night, there were some areas of the city that had no need for flashing blue lights and riot shields to maintain the ragged sense of calm.
Restoring the Cuban City with a French Colonial Air
- Inter Press Service
The city of Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the 'Pearl of the South', is unique for its spotless cleanliness, the orderly grid pattern of its streets, its 19th century architecture and its air of 'Grande Dame' elegance. Now its past splendours, ravaged by time or left to deteriorate because of economic difficulties, are being restored.
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