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The Empty Findings of Sri Lanka`s Military Court of Inquiry

The Panel rejected with utter certainty the notion that the Sri Lankan Military mounted a “humanitarian rescue” and that the war was conducted with “zero civilian casualties”.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Colombo Telegraph) - Colombo’s contempt for the international community seems to be increasing.

The recent media release on the findings of the Military Court of Inquiry stretch credibility.

`Africans want to lead a peaceful and progressive life` ~ Interview with Brigadier General Mujahid Alam

“On both missions I observed the complete lack of strict regulation of the arms trade, due to which both DRC and Kosovo had huge proliferation of illegal arms.” - Retired Pakistani Brigadier General Mujahid Alam

(NEW YORK) - In this interview, Retired Pakistani Brigadier General Mujahid Alam discusses negotiations, and how a strong Arms Trade Treaty could affect Central Africa.

General Alam spent 15 years in Central Africa.

Policeman Rewarded for Role in Pakistan`s Christian Community

A community's appreciati​on awarded to Basharat Khokhar.

(KARACHI) - During the previous week, Philadelphia Pentecostal Church Karachi and few other welfare organizations advised Basharat Khokhar of their plan to give him an appreciation award in acknowledgment of his efforts in the Rimsha case.

Basharat Khokhar, is a police constable by profession but he has been doubling as point man for Christians rights.

Last 2 Weeks: 51 US AfPak War Casualties

US foreign fighters suffered 48 combat casualties in the 2 weeks ending April 10, as the total rose to 39,051.

(PORTLAND, OR) - US foreign fighters in Afghanistan under Commander-in-Chief Obama suffered 51 casualties in the 2 weeks ending April 10 March 27, as the official casualty total for the Iraq and AfPak wars* rose to 120,367.

The Pentagon did not report WIAs last Wednesday.

Pope Francis Linked to Exocet Missile Acquisitio​n, According to British Government Source

Margaret Thatcher's Death and Queen's Pending Resignatio​n are Connected.

(BRUSSELS / LONDON) - Whatever it is that dwells in Rome behind the mask of religion and empire is inexorably being revealed.

And its mask slipped further yesterday with more startling revelations involving the new Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio.

Bob Bergdahl, Father of Current POW, Sgt Bowe Bergdahl Speaks Out

They focused on demanding that the U.S. government formally request and negotiate for the return of all live Americans held in captivity in foreign countries.

(WASHINGTON DC) - On Tuesday, 9 April 2013 a Freedom March was held in Washington, DC. by P.O.W. Activist Organization "Honor-Release-Return".

Bob Bergdahl, the father of current POW, Sgt Bowe Bergdahl and Former POWs Mike Benge, Larry Stark, Carmel Whetzel, all spoke at the event.

US Warns Sri Lanka of Return to Conflict

US Ambassador Michele Sison says attacks on independent media and journalists continue unabated.

(COLOMBO) - The US has warned that Sri Lanka could face a return to conflict unless it probes war crimes allegedly committed by its troops and addresses the grievances of its minority Tamil population.

Ambassador Michele Sison said Monday night that “important steps in achieving real reconciliation” had not even begun since Colombo declared an end to decades of separatist war in May 2009.

Bail Petition Filed For A Man Accused of Blasphemy

Sawan Masih, a Pakistani Christian, remains jailed at this point...

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - A 35-year-old Pakistani Christian street sweeper, Sawan Masih, who has been accused of blasphemy by a close friend, is now awaiting for justice in his bail petition.

LEAD (Legal Evangelical Association Development) has filed a bail petition for Sawan Masih and followed his case.

Shots Fired at Globo TV Journalist Ms Fidelina Sandoval

Since 2008, at least 30 journalists have been killed and obviously, the problem is ongoing.

(YORK, UK) - William Nicholas Gomes believes that the attempted assassination of Honduran journalist Fidelina Sandoval is directly related to her human rights work and in particular her work as a journalist.

He is voicing seriously concern for the physical and psychological integrity of Fidelina Sandoval and her family.

Taking a Stand on the Rio Grande

In the final days before the expected destruction of the Asarco stacks, critics have not ceased their demands for a halt to the demolition.

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - The clock is rapidly ticking on the two towering smokestacks of the former American Smelting and Refinery Company (Asarco) plant on the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.

As workers ready the ground for the planned demolition on April 13, at about the break of dawn, local photographers are scurrying to get what may well be the last images of a historic symbol of the Paso del Norte borderland.