“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a sprit of brotherhood”, states Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

10th December, 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights picked by pocksucket 12 months ago

You might be VERY surprised at the fate of the 56 men who signed the American Declaration of Independence. This is a part of American history they don't teach you. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

In the hands of the "enemy". picked by suebe 5 months ago

A 710-year-old copy of the declaration of human rights known as the Magna Carta — the version that became part of English law — was auctioned Tuesday for $21.3 million. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

in a reversal of Bush administration policy - who feared that the declaration might have been illegal as it might override state rights regarding marriage laws, has decided to sign on to a U.N. declaration that calls for the decriminalization of homosexuality. Obama's administration interpretation is that no legal conflict exists picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

The state of Maine is seeking the return of a copy of the Declaration of Independence that was acquired by a Virginia man at an estate auction in 1995. picked by marli 2 years ago

North Korea will consider any increased pressure from the United States as "a declaration of a war," a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday, according to South Korea's official news agency. picked by halvarado 3 years ago

O.J. Simpson filed a declaration in court yesterday claiming that several items seized by authorities following the bungled hotel heist that sent him to prison are rightfully his and should be returned. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Mars Snackfood U.S. is proclaiming green the new color of love this Valentine's Day as the brand celebrates the myths, rumors and innuendo surrounding green M&M'S® Chocolate Candies. In support of this bold and fun declaration, retail establishments across the country will display limited edition all-green M&M'S® amidst a sea of traditional red and pink products. picked by abandonedcouch 2 years ago

There are no highbrow zombie movies or novels, and admitting you love them amounts to a declaration that your tastes are unrefined. In truth, zombies should be boring. There are only so many things you can do with them, narratively speaking. They can't charm you, like vampires, or make you pity them as they relate their torment while in human form, like werewolves. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Very interesting and appropriate for today. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

President Barack Obama's is overturning his predecessor's policies toward embryonic stem cells also will include a broad declaration that science — not political ideology — would guide his administration. picked by juaner899 9 months ago

Imagine if John McCain had whispered somewhere that he was willing to bankrupt a major industry? Would this declaration not immediately be front page news? picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Cameron Willingham - the father of three children who died in the blaze - was convicted of murder and EXECUTED in February 2004. He protested his innocence to the end.

If the Texas state commission reaches the same conclusion, it could lead to the first-ever declaration by an official state body that an inmate was wrongly executed. picked by cb__ 3 months ago

The declaration of a state of emergency by Musharraf, who remains head of the army eight years after seizing power in a bloodless coup, suspended the constitution, blacked out independent television news stations and cut some phone lines. Soldiers and police patrolled parts of Islamabad, the capital.

*In case you haven't heard, this happened today. It does not bode well. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

For the first time, the state's highest court ruled today that the state Declaration of Rights allows police to break into a suspect’s car to secretly install GPS tracking devices, provided they have a warrant before they act. picked by kakana 2 months ago

Gunfire broke out in downtown Beirut Thursday after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said recent government actions amount to "a declaration of open war." ...
And the world slips closer to the precipice.... picked by shep182 2 years ago

He may have signed the Declaration of Independence, but he kept his gardens English. If you've ever visited his Virginia home, it's a beautiful thing. picked by meggysue 5 months ago

Conservative Christian leaders unveiled a declaration Friday calling on Christians not to comply with rules and laws forcing them to accept abortion, same-sex marriage and other ideals that go against their religious doctrines.

They don't realize that permitting gay marriage and abortion isn't the same as requiring them. picked by cecilberman 4 days ago