San Juan -
Last week, Puerto Rico showed the world what can be accomplished when political, cultural, and personal differences are put aside in rooting out incompetence, contempt for the rule of law, and corruption.
Marching the streets in white clothing and carrying flowers, they are known as the 'Ladies in White.' Dissidents of Cuba's prisoners of conscience, the women hold peaceful protests demanding the release of their loved ones, despite being attacked.
The US government has issued a travel warning for Yemen, noting the high security threat level the country is experiencing as fighting conflict between government troops and tribal fighters escalates toward a civil war.
At least 20 people were arrested over the weekend in the cities of Al Qatif and Hafouf as more than 100 protesters gathered peacefully in each of the two cities. The demands were mainly for the release of prisoners they say are held without trial.
