Saddam Hussein Video Goes Viral On Cell Phones and Mobile Phones Worldwide

While the recent trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein made media headlines for months, the eventual execution of the former Iraqi leader was completed in only a couple of days, as the Iraqi authorities sought to bring some closure ahead of an important religious period.

School District Bans Corporal Punishment

The United States professes to be the most humane country for its citizens, yet the barbaric practice of corporal punishment is practiced in the majority of homes and is still legal to administer corporal punishment in school in twenty-two states. The majority of industrialized countries worldwide have prohibited corporal punishment in school for more than a century.

Interactions In Sociology

For interactionists society consists of people interacting with one another. To understand society we must understand social interaction.

A Brief History of Spain

History of Spain. Influences by Moors, Romans. Current situation in Spain.

Muslims and Violence

The Koran differentiates significantly from other religious texts for it is the only holy book that advocates violence

Islam and Israel

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict exposes the true face of Islam

Are there Limits to Islamic Violence

The constant warring between Pakistan and India is the result of several factors but one of the most relevant is Islam

Immigration And Naturalization

Immigration is the relocation of a person to a non-native country. Immigration is done for several purposes such as comfortable living conditions, economic stability, as an asylum etc. Naturalization is the process by which the citizenship of the country is granted to the immigrant. It helps the immigrant to enjoy the privileges of a native of the country. In the case of refugees, naturalization will help them to acquire legal protection. Naturalization is common among immigrants from developing countries. Countries, which are facing low population growth and lack of skilled professionals, encourage the naturalization process. Immigration and naturalization are permitted in the constitution of most of the countries.

Immigration Policies

Immigration policies of countries reflect their attitude regarding immigration. There were no strict regulations regarding immigrations in the ancient period. With increase in the consciousness about political identity each country formulated a set of conditions, to regulate migration. Immigration policies are guiding principles for the procedure of immigration. The immigration policy is revised according to the motives of the government. The countries, which have low population growth, have liberal immigration policies. The growth of terrorism has forced countries to become more stringent in their immigration policies.

History of Canadian Immigration

Immigration to Canada refers to the movement of people from other countries to become residents of Canada. Hundreds and thousands of people migrate to this country every year. Immigration has played an essential role in shaping the values and ideals of the Canadian national state. The history of Canadian immigration is worth a serious study.

The Shrinking Global Village

In the early 1960s, Canadian theorist Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase “global village” to describe how television brought information, entertainment and culture in to living rooms around the world.

Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2007 - An NRI Event

Celebrated every year in the month of January, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an annual affair organized to honor the accomplishments brought by the Indian overseas community to India. 7th January 2007 will mark the gala of the fifth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.

The Quincea?era

The holy custom of Quincea?era holds the fact that the girl of fifteen is mature to get married and opens up the doors of youth. Her romantic dream buds are about to be opened. The sound of somebody whispering into her ears are started to be heard. This is the starting point celebrated with ritualistic gowns, bible, quince doll and a long awaited exclusive first time adult ball with the prince charming.

Life of Abbe Pierre

Abbe Pierre lived a varied and remarkable life, he was frequently voted to be the most popular man in France. As a young man he spent several years in a Christian monastery, however he felt increasingly called to a more active role so left to become a parish priest. During the Second World war he fearlessly led an escape network in the French resistance, helping allied airmen and Jews to escape from the clutches of the occupying forces.