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PAKISTAN: Saleem Shahzad Case -Rule of Law or Rule of ISI?

Any civilized person will ask what are the processes and procedure that allowed for this complete impunity.

(HONG KONG) - Freedom of expression is one of the essential pre-requirements for the practice, protection and promotion of democracy.

If we are to speak of a democratic Pakistan we need to examine, whether the media is free.

Camp Lejeune Report Author Says Redactions Compromise the Science, Sen. Burr Calls for IG Investigation

“What really bothers me is that now CDC and ATSDR are using the same excuses made by the Navy and Marine Corps that tells me that there is a collusion taking place between the polluter and the investigator.” - Jerry Ensminger

(CAMP LEJEUNE NC) - Today, accusations were released from the author of the report on the Camp Lejeune water contamination, detailing how the scientific integrity of the report was compromised by redactions.

The redactions were requested by the Navy/Marine Corps and granted by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Oil & Politics - The Real Situation in Iraq

"I wouldn't hold my breath on getting anything accomplished on the oil law," - Professor Juan Cole

(WASHINGTON DC) - A delegation from the International Energy Agency spent two days in Baghdad speaking with high-ranking officials in preparation for an end-of-year report on the country's oil sector.

Montana: Commute the Death Sentence of Ronald Smith

Salem-News.com Eye on the World report.

(DHAKA- Bangladesh) - Ronald Smith's life hangs in the balance of a system that makes mistakes, fatal mistakes... The cornerstone of human rights is respect for the inherent dignity of all human beings and the inviolability of the human person.

Race, poverty, and geography are inexorably intertwined with the death penalty.

International Women Rise to Action Against Female Genital Mutilation

The following is being released by World Women...

(NEW YORK) - As the two week long international conference of the UN Commission on the Status of Women comes to a close on Friday, women are charged to fight all forms of violence against women.

During the conference, there were several sessions on female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision, including an "End FGM" concert and a call for support of the UN Global Ban against the practice.

Christ at the Checkpoint and Up Against The Apartheid Wall

Last year, Israeli Apartheid Week took place in more than 40 cities across the globe and the good news is that over 100 participated this year!

(SALEM) - "When I come here and see the situation here, I find that what is happening here is ten times worse than what I had experienced in South Africa. This is Apartheid."- Arun Gandhi, after his 2004 visit to The Holy Land.

This week in Bethlehem, the second international Christ at the Checkpoint Conference concluded with a “major breakthrough in the evangelical world”...

World War II Veteran Receives French Legion of Honor

The French Consulate's speech embodied the heart felt appreciation of the French people.

(LOPEZ ISLAND, Wash.) - Roy Moore fought the Germans throughout France in an effort to liberate them from the grasp of the Nazis.

About 200 friends, family members and guests recently gathered to watch as now retired Col. Roy Moore Jr. was awarded a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, for his actions in France during World War II.

Tim King`s interview with Brian Arthur Brown, the author of Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran.

Revolutionary new book presents together the texts of the Torah, Gospels, and Qur’an; Scriptures that are central to Jews, Christians and Muslims.

(SALEM / NIAGRA FALLS) - Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran, a potential publishing phenomenon, is set for release this summer, followed by a seven city book launch tour in September.

Tim King interviewed Brian Arthur Brown, the author and editor, from his home in Niagara Falls.

Last Week: 26 US War Casualties

US media divert attention from the actual cost in American life and limb by reporting regularly only the total killed, but rarely mentioning those wounded in action

(PORTLAND, OR) - US military occupation forces in Afganistan under Commander-in-Chief Obama suffered 26 casualties in the week ending March 6, as the official casualty total for the Iraq and AfPak wars* rose to 112, 605.

Amnesty Urges RI to Ban Genital Mutilation

In November 2010, the Health Ministry issued a regulation that legitimizes the practice of female genital mutilation.

(JAKARTA, Indonesia) - To mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is called on the Indonesian government to repeal a 2010 government regulation permitting “female circumcision”.

The London-based organization also suggested that authorities help eliminate the practice by enacting specific legislation with appropriate penalties prohibiting all forms of female genital mutilation.