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NPS/Presidential Inaugural Committee Revokes ANSWER Coalition Permit for Unemployed Speakout

Unlike 2009, the Obama Administration is seeking and accepting large donations from corporations and banks for the 2013 Inaugural events.

(WASHINGTON DC) - At the direction of the Obama Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) the National Park Service has revoked the permit of the ANSWER Coalition to hold a large scale Speak-out of America’s Unemployed for Jobs and Justice in Freedom Plaza.

It was set to happen during the Inauguration Day events on January 21, 2013.

U.S. Couple With Jewish Roots Didn`t Expect El Al`s Inquisition

While flying to Israel recently, Rebecca and Rafiq were treated with intrusive suspicion and lost a computer and iPad.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - The El Al security checkers abroad are apparently trained to treat anyone who doesn’t come under the category of Jewish ‏(or Christian Zionist‏) tourist with extreme suspicion.

This is the conclusion to be drawn from the treatment meted out to 32-year-old Rebecca and her partner Rafiq, 34, who flew from New York to Tel Aviv on December 23.

Catholic Leaders Release Memo After Visiting Sri Lanka`s War Torn North

Memorandum given by the Jaffna diocesan clergy to the CBCSL

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - May God bless you.

We are happy that you have come once again to the North and visit certain places to hand out the situation here and see for yourselves the real difficulties and anxieties of the people here.

Bil`in Protesters Oppose a `Horrible, Horrible Wrong` - Michael Moore

Moore reveals a deeper connection to the film '5 Broken Cameras' than suggested by those lonesome tweets.

(TRAVERSE CITY, MI) - Michael Moore tweeted his followers to watch the film about Palestine that launched earlier in the departed year called 5 Broken Cameras. Twice.

The chieftain of cinematic guerrilla activism sings it up as “one of the best films of the year” and ”that rare documentary that has the power to move many. Please watch!”

Pakistani Christians Demand Right to Cast Dual Vote

PCC (Pakistan Christian Congress) urges ECP (Election Commission Of Pakistan) to end parliamentary selection of minorities on reserved seats.

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - The Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC), is a political party fighting for the electoral rights of minorities in the country.

PCC has demanded the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) give them the right to cast dual vote in the next general elections in line with the constitution.

The Neo-Conservative Assault on Chuck Hagel: the Politics of Character

The fact is that Chuck Hagel holds traditional conservative Republican views about America's role in the world.

(WASHINGTON DC) - When former Senator Chuck Hagel, a conservative Republican from Nebraska, was nominated by President Obama to be Secretary of Defense, he was promptly subjected to a withering attack by neo-conservatives.

These are the same people who so eagerly promoted war with Iraq and are now promoting a pre-emptive war with Iran.

We Must Never Forget Atefeh of Iran: `the Gypsy of Neka`

The stories of human rights abuses against women and girls of the middle east are circulated through you-tube, face-book and other Internet blogging sites.

(PORTLAND, OR) - As Americans, many of us regard middle eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran with a mixture of reluctant fascination and fearful repugnance.

America`s Part in 5 Broken Cameras

"If America would only learn the truth about what is happening here, they would stop their blind support of the Israeli government that denies people basic human rights." - 20-year old female activist

(CLERMONT, FL) - The Palestinian-Israeli-French production of “5 Broken Cameras” is a 2011 documentary film co-directed by Palestinian Emad Burnat and Israeli Guy Davidi.

"5 Broken Cameras" is also an Oscar contender for best documentary and an eyewitness account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village that has been encroached upon by Israeli-only settlements

Taliban Welcome Complete Withdrawal of US Troops

Taliban comments come amid preparations by the NATO to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014.

(KABUL Khaama Press) - The Taliban group in Afghanistan following a statement welcomed news from Washington that the US might withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan next year.

Taliban also said that the American public was pressing for an end to “this aimless war.”

True Story of Miss India 2009 - Pooja Chopra,

Neera Chopra is her mother. This is her story.

(NEW DELHI) - I don’t know where to begin... they were terrible times. My husband was well-placed, but the marriage had begun to sink almost as soon as it began.

Like most women do, I tried to work against all the odds.