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Kuwait: Hamad al-Naqi Sentenced 10 Years for Criticizing Neighboring Rulers

Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes contacts Kuwaiti officials over violations of free speech law.

(SALEM) - Freedom of speech isn't just some nice thought that people have about how things should be.

It means people are entitled to state their opinion; free to express themselves, even if they criticize their governments.

The Prudent Reply of E.N.D.L.F. to the Wicked Monk Ellawella Thero Who is Trying to Distort History

Opinion statement from the Political Wing, Eelam National Democratic Liberation Front (E.N.D.L.F.)

(COLOMBO Sri Lanka ) - The wicked man Mr. Ellawella Methanka Thero, who is congratulating the Defence Secretary belonging to the Sinhalese Race, has again proved himself as the heir of the inhuman rogues.

Because of their savage deeds, the Sinhalese alone were outlawed by their native nation in Vanga (Bangladesh) and they reached Sri Lanka seeking refuge for their livelihood as the immigrants.

Sri Lanka: Disturbing Questions

Does the pressure from Tamil Nadu really help in the resolution of the knotty ethnic issue in Sri Lanka?

(NEW DELHI, India) - Some years ago, I was in Sri Lankan capital Colombo.

On learning that my home state happens to be Odisha despite my Delhi-upbringing, the general manager of the hotel where I was staying at upgraded my booking to an executive-suite and extended me further facilities.

UK Under Fire for Deporting Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers

By engineering social status and a divide and rule system, Britain ensured that when it withdrew, chaos would follow.

(LONDON Press TV) - It was supposed to be a celebratory lunch; the Sri Lankan President flanked by leaders from other Commonwealth countries dining in sumptuous style with the queen to celebrate 60 years on the British throne.

Stop Reducing Syria`s Victims Into Political Bargaining Chips for Israel

Americans are being fooled again; rooting for war in Syria is the last thing we should do

(SALEM) - Americans preach peace and instantly jump on the war bandwagon as soon as the media tells them they should.

We all know why the war drums are beating, but most Americans aren't willing to admit it.

Letter From Urbino 6. `After Rain the Angels come`

In my rain-swept garden, although the Albertine roses that usually cascade against the wall have failed to appear, the foxgloves seem to be withstanding this unseasonal rain.

(LONDON) - So many people have supported this little project of mine that this post can only be dedicated to them.

The Queen Stands for Duty and Justice. But Do Her Ministers?

Alistair Burt's talk of "Israeli values of tolerance and... justice" (cough) is straight out of Tel Aviv’s propaganda training manual.

(LONDON) - The Queen's Jubilee generated a week of intensely loyal outpourings and a feast of pageantry.

Subversive Thrills

A Review of Gaither Stewart's new novel, The Trojan Spy.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Gaither Stewart's >i>The Trojan Spy takes the thriller genre an important step forward, advancing it from the work of his predecessors John le Carré and Robert Ludlum.

Le Carré and Ludlum rebelled against the conventions of the classic spy thrillers, which assumed that we're the good guys who are under attack by bad guys so evil that we're justified in bending the rules to save ourselves from them.

What Will President Kagame Learn from the Sentencing of President Mubarak?

Within all the discussions it is clear that the time for action is at hand.

(WASHINGTON DC) - For better or for worse Social Media is here to stay. Often times one a person will rant or comment without thought or concern for others.

We are all guilty of this behavior; but when it comes to a politician one has to think before they speak as not to offend their constituents or drive supporters away.

NEA Statement on Romney`s `Disdainful` Comments

'In his own words, Romney again shows he is out of touch with working families' -
National Education Association

(WASHINGTON DC) - Earlier today on the campaign trail, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said of President Barack Obama, “he wants another stimulus, he wants to hire more government workers.