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Israeli Inquiry Into Rachel Corrie Death Insufficient, US Ambassador Tells Family

US government says inquiry was 'thorough, credible and transparent', as family await verdict in civil suit.

(JERUSALEM Guardian) - The US ambassador to Israel told the family of an American pro-Palestinian activist who was killed in Gaza in 2003 that the US government remains dissatisfied with the Israeli army's decision to close its official investigation into the incident.

Rachel Corrie was crushed to death as she tried to stop an Israeli army bulldozer from destroying a Palestinian house in Rafah.

Vietnam: Attack on Human Rights Lawyer Mr Le Quoc Quan

A Vietnamese attorney who works in human rights activism needs real, sincere protection from Vietnam's government.

(SALEM) - A prominent human rights lawyer in Vietnam, Mr Le Quoc Quan, was attacked near his home in Hanoi and the suspects he believes, have ties to police.

An outspoken attorney for human rights; Le Quoc Quan represents people who are suffering from human rights violations.

Pakistani Police Locate Body of Murdered 12-Year-old Christian Boy

The protesters dispersed after the SP assured them that the murderers will be found and arrested.

(FAISALABAD, Pakistan) - Suneel Masih's mutila­ted body was found on 20 August. Relatives of the 12-year old Christian boy say his mutilated body was found after the brutal killing on Narowal Road in Faisalabad on Wednesday.

The boy had gone missing on Chaand Raat and was found dead on Eid. Following the identification of the boy, residents of Christian Town took out a protest rally.

Rohingya and Rakhine are Brothers

Toward a peaceful existence...

(SITTWE (Akyab) Myanmar) - I was grown up playing in the monastery's surroundings, I had a lot Buddhist friends who thought of me as their own brother.

When we were young we did not know any difference; and spent a peaceful life like two real brothers.

Until the Lions Can Tell Their Stories, Tales of Hunting Will Always Glorify the Hunter

African Expectations by Mafoya Dossoumon

(WASHINGTON DC) - If you are looking for fresh new ideas from an emerging energetic leader look no further than African Expectations by Mafoya Dossoumon.

Mr. Dossoumon describes his book, “African Expectations” as a collection of essays about how political, economic, and socio-cultural issues hinder Africa’s development...

Kundakulum: Questioning India`s Capability To Guarantee Nuclear Safety Analysis

Is India's technologically capable as well as stable to prosper as a responsible nuclear power?

(NEW DELHI) - The sudden re-emergence of a hue and cry in the Sri Lankan media regarding radiation emitted by the India nuclear plant at Kudankulam could not capture much attention around the world.

The news however did raise certain issues especially in view of the incidents of tritium leakage in India.

Obama`s Pussy Riot Hypocrisy

Obama's Selective Disappointment.

(PROVIDENCE, RI) - A White House spokesman says President Obama is "disappointed by the verdict" in the case against Russian punk band Pussy-Riot.

What a shame Mr. Obama is not "disappointed" by some other injustices!

Iran and the Non-Aligned Movement: Reciprocal Strategies and Viewpoints

The first positions of the Non-Aligned Movement with regard to Iran were taken during its summit meeting in Havana in 1979.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - “Balancing” is the best term to describe the main strategy that the Non-Aligned Movement has used with regard to Iran during the past three decades.

That strategy emanated from Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence...

Corrie Family Waits For Tuesday Verdict

The ruling will mark the end of the latest chapter in the Corrie family’s long ordeal as they seek justice over their daughter’s death.

(CHICAGO) - Rachel Corrie’s parents, Craig and Cindy (above), and her sister, Sarah, are in Israel this week, waiting for a verdict from the Haifa District Court on the family’s suit against the government of Israel.

The verdict from Judge Oded Gershon, is expected to be announced Tuesday.

Breaking: Judge Orders Release of US Marine Detained for Facebook Posts

Attorneys suggested that the entire ordeal was a war on their client’s constitutional rights.

(MOSCOW RT) - A Virginia judge has demanded that Brandon Raub be released from custody immediately.

Raub was taken from his home by federal agents over a series of Facebook posts he had made on his public social networking profile.