23/04/2004   UN orders Iraq corruption inquiry

The oil-for-food programme gave Saddam Hussein opportunities for corruption.

 15/04/2004   A new report 'Who Owns Organic' addresses key concerns for the industry's future.

The report, produced by the Rural Advancement Foundation, argues that 'vigorous action' is needed 'to hold on to organics potential for addressing the problems of world poverty and hunger and enhancing environmental and social sustainability'.

 15/04/2004   A peaceful demonstration of Zaptistas was attacked on Easter Sunday.

The demonstrators were ambushed by gunmen, leaving many injured.
15/04/2004   Breaking the Armlock', urges action to challenge the power of supermarkets.

This alliance of farming, small business, consumer and environmental organisations is campaigning for a supermarket watchdog and a new statutory code of practice to protect UK and overseas suppliers.

 15/04/2004   GreenNet's sister network in Korea, Jinbonet, joins other CSOs in their refusal to comply with The Internet Real Name Law.

Jinbonet say the law is 'unconstitutional' and 'should be repealed in its entirety'.

 15/04/2004   Human Rights Watch call on President Bush to 'press Sharon on rights violations'.
15/04/2004   'Breaking the Armlock', urges action to challenge the power of supermarkets.

This alliance of farming, small business, consumer and environmental organisations is campaigning for a supermarket watchdog and a new statutory code of practice to protect UK and overseas suppliers.

 15/04/2004   Privacy International publish its "Top Ten" list.

The list is of alternative ways to spend the money that will be allocated to the introduction of a compulsory national ID card in the UK.

 08/04/2004   A controversial French digital economy bill is being discussed.

The bill includes language that would make Internet service providers liable for content on websites that they host.