Around the World (Feb 20, 2008)

[Kamal_Farran]

Fidel Castro announces his resignation as President of Cuba, to be effective on February 24.
Toshiba announced its withdrawal from HD DVD business.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5i3LIL6dBGDGSJKaC2z7Z0mnBrZow
Crude oil closes above $100 USD per barrel for the first time ever, settling at $100.01.
Presidential election in Armenia.
For U.S. presidential election: Washington (state) non-binding primary, Wisconsin primary, Hawaii Democratic Party caucus.

BURMA:
Arrest of Journalists Highlights Junta’s Intolerance
China, India Should Press for Release of Political Prisoners Before Referendum
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/burma18097.htm

BUSINESS:
Rights at Risk in the Global Economy
Companies Harm Human Rights Worldwide
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/global18087.htm

CHINA:
Olympic Activist Deprived of Due Process
Proceedings Failed to Meet Minimum Fair Trial Standards
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/china18100.htm

CUBA:
Fidel Castro’s Abusive Machinery Remains Intact
Major Obstacles Remain for Human Rights
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/cuba18102.htm

PAKISTAN:
Pakistan elections: The Mother of all Frauds
http://www.marxist.com/pakistan/elections-mother-of-all-frauds.htm
Massive fraud! - An Eyewitness Account
http://www.marxist.com/pakistan/massive-fraud-eyewitness-account.htm

SOUTH AFRICA:
Ensure Justice for Police Raid Victims
Officials Responsible for Mistreatment of People at Methodist Church Should Be Held Accountable
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/safric18104.htm

UGANDA:
New Accord Provides for War Crimes Trials
Prosecuting Rights Abusers Will Require Political Will, Legal Reforms
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/19/uganda18094.htm