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Analyst: Israeli Regime Seeks to Wipe Out Palestinians in Gaza

A prominent analyst says the brutal Israeli regime is “creating slow genocide” in the besieged Gaza strip, where they intend to “wipe out the Palestinians.”

(TEHRAN Press TV) - “They are now not allowing desalination plants in and water purification plants in and without water you cannot live and the UN report stated that by 2016 that the water in Gaza will be undrinkable and by 2020 the aquifer will be beyond repair.”

Those words from Derek Graham a pro-Palestine Irish activist in a Wednesday interview with Press TV.

Many People Killed and Wounded in Army Shootings Across Arakan

At least 10 Arakanese have been killed in an army crackdown on the fresh violence across Arakan state, according to relatives of the deceased.

(RANGOON, Burma Narinjara) - On the morning of 25 October, around 6 am, three people were killed during a clash between Arakanese Buddhists and Muslims in Kyauk Taw Township, located at Upper Kaladan River.

Of the deceased, two were killed by security forces while the other was killed in the clash.

`The Okapi and the Ghost-Frog`

Poetry review of historic children's tale.

(LOS ANGELES) - “THE OKAPI AND THE GHOST-FROG” saw daylight, as an inspiration from Edward Lear’s ever famous ‘Nonsense Poem’ initially published in 1871 ; “THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT”.

Lear wrote the poem for a three-year-old girl named Janet Symonds - the daughter of Lear's friend and Poet ; John Addington Symonds, and his wife Catherine Symonds.

Burma`s Political Prisoner Issue Pivotal to US Policy, Says Congress

Important ethnic groups are unlikely to discuss terms for national reconciliation until their leaders are freed from jail- report authored by Michael F. Martin

(WASHINGTON DC) - No single issue may play a more pivotal role in Burma’s possible transition to a free and democratic country than the release of its political prisoners.

A US Congressional report says progress in this regard is likely to figure in any Congressional consideration of US policy on Burma.

Chosen Vessel of Christ: Albert David

Looking for the unity among Pakistani Christians

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - For years Pakistani Christians are passing through hardships in different situations.

Since Bhutto’s regime, he nationalized all the Christian’s institutions and dragged them out of the main stream, making the constitution in 1973 according to his will.

Has Torture Ever Been a Secret in Rwanda?

Committing Habeas Corpus is no secret in Rwanda’s legal system. Unlawful detention is part of society for anyone who questions the authority or the national narrative of the Rwandan government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Another damming report has been released about Rwanda.

Amnesty International published a report on October 8, 2012 condemning the “unlawful detention and torture by military intelligence” and urging Rwanda to investigate such findings.

ART AID - Dubai Based Photographer Shows How

"Photography in hard areas has its challenges, but someone has to do it..." - Fahad Bhatti

(LONDON) - In today’s world the role of humanitarian aid agencies and the need to effectively highlight the impact of their projects has become crucial and as a consequence so has the role of photographers who work alongside documenting the crisis and steps taken to aid the needy.

At a time of global recession with governments budgeting and less donors, disasters haven’t lessened, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

David Bradbury Arrested Near Kudankulim Nuclear Power Plant

'Unconfirmed reports' say that David Bradbury, the Australian documentary maker, has been arrested in Kudankulum Nuclear Power Plant area.

(CHENNAI, India) - I received a phone call from a common friend where David, his wife and their two year old son Omar were staying while in Delhi.

We were to go to Narora NPP, near Delhi, to talk to the villagers and doctors, a plan that did not materialise. Later I heard that David's gone South.

More than 15,000 Mray Bon Rohingya Villagers Trapped on Hillside While Rakhines Torch Hills

The terrified Rohingyas are calling for help.

(DHAKA, Bangladesh) - Just a few minutes ago a reliable source informed us over phone that Some Muslims villages in Mray Bon township were burnt down by Rakhines.

We are told more than 15,000 displaced Muslim Rohingyas are now sheltering in hills area. From there it gets much worse.

Hamas Responds to Deadly, Pounding Israeli Attacks on Gaza

Israel has attacked and killed several Gaza residents in recent days.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It is a simple fact that Israel tends to wage heavy-handed attacks against Palestinians when the U.S. enters the final weeks of presidential politics.

It happened in '08 when Israel launched 'Cast Lead' against Gaza civilians targeting homes, schools and hospitals.