Why the sudden shift in opinion? It is actually not so clear that the public is very engaged on the issue. While many like the one-line slogans associated with the new constitution are popular, people seem more apathetic when it comes to making demands of parliament.

GENEVA -- The Swiss government has reaffirmed its commitment toward seeking the abolition of the death penalty "throughout the world." A Foreign Mini...

As this year's host of Eurovision, Azerbaijan may well impress visitors with its beautiful, entertaining capital city of Baku and friendly, considerate people, but not with how its government treats the people.

BERLIN — Germany should do away with the practice of surgical castration of sex offenders, the Council of Europe's anti-torture committee recommende...

Since Kosovo achieved independence, its mission has been simple: win friends and influence people.

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia urged international authorities on Monday to investigate allegations of a trade in the kidneys and other organs of civ...

Just as preliminary results show he has won his country's landmark election, Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi faces allegations of being involved w...

Italian Minister for Legislative Simplification Roberto Calderoli urged surgical castration on convicted rapists. His suggestion follows a growing pub...

A doctor makes an incision in a man's scrotal sack and, deftly wielding his scalpel, quickly removes both testicles. In the Czech Republic that simple...