Africa in the Hot Seat

Dean Stephens 2-24-2012


Native Daughters

By Dean Stephens 2-08-2012

Nebraska - A group of students highlight the often overlooked accomplishments of Native American women.

The Taliban Talks

By Dean Stephens 2-02-2012

Qatar - New talks between the Taliban and United States could decide Afghanistan's future.

Report Spotlights Police Abuses

By Dean Stephens 1-26-2012

France - A new Human Rights Watch report details the heavy handed tactics that French law enforcement uses against it's young minority citizens. 

Foxconn Suicide Protest

By Dean Stephens 1-11-2012

China - A group of Foxconn employees protest their lack of benefits by threatening suicide. 

Tibet -  In response to Chinese crackdowns Monks are resorting to self immolation to protest governmental abuses.

World Population Reaches 7 Billion

By Dean Stephens // 10-27-2011

International - A new report from the United Nations Population Fund sets the world population at 7 billion, an increase in 1 billion over the past decade. 

New Strategy Could Bring Change in Diplomacy

By Dean Stephens // 10-23-2011

Libya - The Obama administrations Libya policy could bring about a foreign policy shift in the region. 

Philippines - The Philippine military, in an attempt to garner public opinion, is falsely accusing and arresting children for taking up arms against the government.

Underwear Bomber Pleads Guilty

By Dean Stephens // 10-12-2011

Detroit - In an unexpected twist, the Underwear Bomber pleads guilty to all eight of his terror charges. 

Hertz Employees Suspended Due to Praying

By Dean Stephens // 10-11-2011

Seattle - A group of 34 Muslim Hertz Employees have been suspended due to what the company calls, excessive praying. 

Syria - Syria's media crackdown has fueled a new movement of citizen generated journalism. 

Kenya - One of the world's most celebrated humanitarians leaves behind a legacy of hope. 

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