Asia
At Least 430 Killed in Sri Lankan “Bloodbath”
In Sri Lanka, at least 430 civilians, including 100 children, have died after the Sri Lanka military shelled a civilian area under the control of the Tamil Tigers. But the actual death toll may be far higher. »
As an unfortunate development is seen the resignation of Nepal’s Prime Minister
The healing of the nation stands as a priority and this means integrating the Maoist Army with the National Army. »
US Concerned over Safety of Pakistani Nukes
Democracy Now! - The New York Times reports senior US officials are increasingly concerned about new vulnerabilities for Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, including the potential for militants to snatch a weapon in transport. »
Seven actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated
One improved in April 2009, according to the new issue of the International Crisis Group’s monthly bulletin CrisisWatch. »
India and Pakistan: Common Dreams – Good Neighbours
The problems between India and Pakistan are not problems of common people, but problems of those who are deciding for all. »