Topic: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

International news roundup – Jan. 22

Obama moves to overhaul 'war on terror' practices

In three executive orders signed Thursday, he departs sharply from Bush's policies on Guantanamo, CIA prisons, and harsh interrogation tactics.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the US recovering its spiritual health along with its economic health, the need for US presidents to defend our rights as well as our land, and reports that Israel has used white phosphorus against Gaza.

Red Cross: No evidence Israel is using white phosphorus illegally

United Nations halts relief work in Gaza

The U.N. and Red Cross criticized Israel for imperiling relief workers and restricting the delivery of aid throughout the Gaza Strip.

Hamas calls for 'day of wrath' after senior official killed by Israel

The group says suicide attacks may begin again in response to Thursday's Israeli airstrike on the home of Hamas leader Nizar Rayan.

Voices of Rwanda: healing the wounds of genocide

A high tech oral history project goes beyond recitation of injustice to the heart of a people.

‘Everybody’s Kitchen’ delivers meals in Louisiana bayou country

Volunteers with the charity group use converted school buses to prepare food for the needy – currently in a part of Louisiana still reeling from hurricane damage.

Heads of US charity convicted on terror-financing charges

Five leaders of the Holy Land Foundation funneled money to organizations controlled by the militant group Hamas, a jury decided Monday.

Yes, you can make a difference

Those who volunteer learn that it provides multiple payoffs.

Under Obama, a newly interactive government?

The president-elect aims to use the Internet to make government more participatory.

Cheney on the move, in a lower-profile mode

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Quake aid for Pakistan's neglected

The government's disaster relief in Balochistan comes amid ongoing efforts to reach out to the troubled province.

Signs that, amid tough times, Americans will keep giving

Most donors plan to give to charity in coming months, an online survey finds. History bears that out.

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Heard on the street, and the avenue, too

The Monitor's language columnist considers the lexicon of thoroughfares.

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Pakistan's fresh resolve in latest battle against Taliban

The Army has a mandate to continue its offensive in the Bajaur tribal area until it's won.

For kids: The dog who became a brave soldier

During World War I, Stubby the stray dog boosted US troops' morale and warned them of attacks.

A ‘miracle tree’ that could feed sub-Saharan Africa

The moringa’s leaves and seedpods deliver extraordinary nutrition, advocates say, but aid groups await a formal study.

Ike evacuation: 'Hurricane amnesty' to help Gulf's illegal immigrants

But increased raids this past year mean that many undocumented may choose to stay in the storm zone.

Getting ahead of the next big storm

Government agencies and volunteer organizations are testing a new system to regroup and respond to multiple hurricanes.

Review: 'Trouble the Water'

Documentary follows the human drama of hurricane Katrina through the eyes of a young married couple from the Lower Ninth Ward.