| New Status in Africa Empowers an Ever-Eccentric Qaddafi Once a pariah, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi Libya’s leader and new chairman of the African Union has gained traction in Africa and the West. nytimes.com |
Justices to Hear Inmate Death Case The Supreme Court will decide whether the family of a now-dead immigrant who was denied medical care for cancer while in custody can sue federal medical officials. nytimes.com |
Illegal Immigrant Population Drops The number of illegal immigrants in the United States declined to 10.8 million in January 2009, a drop of one million since a peak in 2007. nytimes.com |
UK Marriage visa applicants will have to pass English language test In future immigrants from non European Union Countries who wish to join their spouse or settled partner (those with permanent residence or British Citizenship) in the UK will need to pass an English language test. From Autumn 2010 immigrants will need to show that they are at a high enough English ability to deal with everyday life in the UK.... workpermit.com |
France: Sarkozy and Pope Meet Over French Actions Against Roma The half-hour meeting in the Vatican focused on international issues. nytimes.com |