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European Football Determined to Reward Racism

Please ask your MP to write to Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport, to complain.

(LONDON) - Israel has an unsporting record of sheer bloody-minded obstruction towards Palestinians’ efforts to participate in a wide range of sporting activity.

It is quite outrageous for the British government, to applaud and reward their racist behaviour.

Should Nigeria Grant Amnesty to Unrepentant Boko Haram?

President Goodluck Jonathan's “amnesty” panel is due to present its findings next week.

(ABUJA, Nigeria ICAN) - A committee in Nigeria is considering granting amnesty to Boko Haram; the news has polarised opinion here.

Supporters believe it could put an end to the Islamist militant group’s bloody campaign, while opponents, including leading Christian organisations, fear that such a move will only give licence to further violence.

Supreme Court Limits Justice for Human Rights Victims

Numerous existing human rights cases against individuals, groups, and corporations for abuses abroad are now in question.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Today the Supreme Court ruled Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum (Shell) that Esther Kiobel may not proceed in her case against Shell for aiding and abetting in the torture and murder of her husband.

Setting back Esther’s quest for justice, the Court’s decision gives foreign corporations preferential treatment over domestic businesses.

Wind Challenges West, Texas, Fire Containment Effort

Colder air is also forecast to settle over the region with temperatures dipping into the 30s Thursday night.

(WACO Accuweather.com) - The fertilizer plant is located in the town of West, Texas, near Waco. The explosion of the plant left the ground shaking late Wednesday night.

With the winds gusting in the wake of a cold front that has been bringing severe weather across the center of the country, firefighters may face some challenges.

Reflections on Pearl Harbor and World War II

Of our eight battleships at Pearl Harbor, four were sunk and the others were badly damaged.

(WASHINGTON DC) - What I learned history in school – and as it usually is taught even today – is that the surprise attack on our forces in Hawaii by the Imperial Japanese Navy was devastating.

The Naval base at Pearl Harbor and the Army Air Corps base at Hickam Field were attacked by 353 Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo planes launched from six aircraft carriers.

Ninth Prison Term for Conscientious Objector Natan Blanc

כליאה תשיעית לסרבן המצפון נתן בלנק | الحكم بالسجن على رافض الخدمة العسكرية ناتان بلانك للمرة التاسعة‎

(TEL AVIV New Profile) - Natan Blanc, 19 years old from Haifa, arrived, Wednesday, 17.4.2013, to the Induction Base in Tal-hashomer, where he again declared his refusal to serve in the Israeli Army.

In 18.4.2013 he was sentenced to 20 days in the military prison No. 6 near Atlit.

Killing of Civilians by U.S.-Led NATO Forces Could Jeopardize Signing of Security Pact

Civilian casualties by the ISAF has served as a source of tension between Kabul and Washington.

(KABUL Xinhua) - In the coalition air strikes on April 6 in the eastern province of Kunar, 11 Afghan children were reported to have been killed and six women injured.

Recent attacks by U.S.-led coalition forces have generated anti- American sentiments among Afghans and could jeopardize the signing of the proposed bilateral security agreement.

Two Cheers For Post-America... Obama: Redux et Reductio

The corporate media exists not to illuminate but to perpetuate the mirage. Coke or Pepsi. Take your pick. As if there is a difference. - Chris Hedges

(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - Nothing has really changed since President Barack Obama delivered his final first-term State of the Union address.

It was a powerful presentation, pushing all the right buttons, pulling all the correct levers, convincing everybody...

Venezuela: Respect the People`s Will; Accept Maduro`s Victory

People everywhere who value justice and dignity should come out openly and endorse Maduro’s victory.

(KUALA LAMPUR) - According to media reports, “thousands of opposition supporters” are protesting the result of the recently concluded presidential election in Venezuela. Violence has begun to tarnish the protests.

Seven persons have been killed so far.

I Am So Blessed

Losing my father, in one of their raids, I am so blessed, that it was not I, flying planes of terror, firing that missile, then Laughing and rejoicing....

(LONDON) - I am so blessed, being a Palestinian, being a refugee, for over fifty years,

I am so blessed, I wasn’t in the tank, with an army uniform, killing and destroying, to frighten people away, “It was a barren land”, later on to say! I am so blessed...