Japanese high court allows promotion discrimination against foreigners
The Japanese Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the government can block foreigners from being promoted in public service jobs without violating the country's constitution . South Korean citizen Chong Hyang-gyun sued the Japanese government for the right...
In Tuesday's international brief, Southern Sudan officials Monday ratified the proposed peace treaty between the now-autonomous South and the Khartoum government of the north. The 224-seat National Liberation Council, the legislative branch of the now-ruling Sudan People's...
International brief ~ UN Security Council reform proposals expected Thursday
The UN panel charged with suggesting reforms to the UN Security Council is scheduled to present its proposals in New York Thursday. The panel's two main proposals reportedly include expanding Security Council membership by nine seats. The first proposal...
International brief ~ Japan constitutional reforms envision active military, female emperor
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, the current ruling party in the nation's Diet, has finished a draft proposal of reforms to the country's constitution. Included in the proposed reforms are specific changes to the structure and purpose of the nation's...
