The venues were great, the competition was exciting and no major international incident stained the Olympic Games that concluded Sunday. ...more

August 25, 2008

China will allow a modicum of dissent at the Olympics, setting up special protest zones far from the main sports venues, in a shift that supporters and detractors said Wednesday is meant to safely channel criticism and avoid disrupting the games. ...more

July 24, 2008

With one month to go before the Olympics open Aug. 8, China's work is hardly complete. ...more

July 8, 2008

Angry parents whose children were killed in an earthquake-stricken school shouted "Oh, my child!" and "Tell us something!" when police forcefully removed them Tuesday from a protest outside a courthouse. ...more

June 4, 2008

China is grappling with the next massive task in the aftermath of its earthquake - how to shelter the 5 million people left homeless. ...more

May 21, 2008

Whether this letter be in response to those recently expressing consternation of our federal government or to those who may simply question the direction of Highlands County's elected officials, my message remains the same. The familiar phrase, "Of the people, by the people, for the people" means a great deal to me. In my opinion and quite simply put, "Of the people" signifies that we, the citizens, have given or allowed our government certain powers, which also means that we may restrict them as well. "By the people" then gives us the authority to decide those who will serve in elected positions. "For the people," as I read it, implies that those elected are charged with the responsibility to recognize each person's circumstance and to make proper and just decisions accordingly. This is not an enviable position to be in, for sure. In my life, I've found there are times when doing the right thing is not necessarily popular. Equally, I've come to understand that what's popular is not always right. ...more

January 21, 2008

Former President Alberto Fujimori, awaiting trial in Peru on seven charges of corruption and human rights violations, is being held in poor conditions, his attorney and daughter said Monday. ...more

September 25, 2007