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Oct 6 2010 4:43PM
The real superstars - Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Cheryl’s decision to not give Gamu a shot at the live shows was clearly a bad one. Putting through two wannabe pop stars – in fact the only two of the eight contestants who fluffed their lines – at the expense of excellent singers such...

Oct 6 2010 6:14AM
China Human Rights Briefing Weekly   September 30 October 4, 2010

Highlights Detentions and Harassment Related to National Day Continue through Holiday : With the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China taking place this week, police in Beijing and around China kept up...

Oct 5 2010 1:56PM
The Wisdom of free speech: from Albania to Syria

I’ve got to admit I was never a fan of Norman Wisdom, pratfalls and mugging not being my thing. But then again … there was something interesting about his whole screen persona and his amazing success. Was he a trailblazer for freedom...

Oct 4 2010 11:56PM
Malaria is caused by.....

Yes, malaria is caused by a parasite that is spread from person to person by mosquito bites. We know that much but there is more to be said. Unreported World on Channel 4 has just started a new series with an investigation of the...

Oct 4 2010 5:23PM
Help.

Urgent – can you help? UNITY in Glasgow – an organisation that helps asylum seekers – is urgently looking for accommodation for a 26 year old woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo until the 17th October. If you can help please...