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Gaddafi's Son Captured in Libya: Who is Saif al-Islam?
The son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi is being held by Zintani rebels, authorities confirm, and will face trial for crimes against humanity. But will Saif al-Islam be tried in Libya, or by the International Criminal Court? And what role did al-Islam, once a Western-styled reformer, play in the brutal repression of the February uprisings?
Saudi Women With Beautiful Eyes Should Cover Them up, Says New Sharia Proposal
In yet another sexist and repressive act, a conservative Islamic committee in Saudi Arabia has proposed a law to stop women from revealing their tempting eyes to the public.
Clinton’s Myanmar Visit: Obama Sees Natural Gas and an Ally to Tackle China
U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Friday that he will send Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Myanmar, a nation that was plagued by one of the longest running civil wars and a repressive military regime, until recently.
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President Barack Obama said Thursday the U.S. military will expand its role in the Asia-Pacific region despite budget cuts, declaring America was here to stay as a Pacific power which would help shape the region's future.
Occupy London Eviction Notice: Is it Legally Sound?
Occupy London protestors were given 24 hours to vacate their camp outside of St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon, one day after the midnight eviction of the Occupy Wall Street protestors in New York.
Syrian Army Defectors Battle Assad Forces Near Damascus
Syrian army defectors attacked an intelligence complex on the edge of Damascus early Wednesday, the first such reported assault on a major security facility in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, activists said.
Netanyahu Seeking to Turn Israel Into Dictatorship: Opposition
There is an attempt to change the State of Israel, this is what Netanyahu wants to do, she said.
Brave Bangladeshi Woman Fights Against Ancient Practice of Dowry
Although dowries are illegal and a criminal offense, the act is still widely practiced in South Asia.
Turkey’s War of Words Against Syria Intensifies
Erdogan’s comments followed a call by the King of Jordan, Abdullah, for Assad to step down
Ukraine parliament rejects Tymoshenko reprieve
Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday rejected a move to downgrade the abuse-of-power offence under which former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has been jailed, dealing a blow to prospects of an early release for the charismatic opposition leader.
Sixty-nine killed Syria on Monday: activists
At least 69 people were killed in southern Syria on Monday, most of them in clashes between army deserters and troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, activists said on Tuesday.
Iran’s Religious Persecution: A Death-Knell to Zoroastrianism?
The entire affair paints a poignant picture of the idea of freedom of religion in Iran, where Zoroastrians are vulnerable to pressures of conversion, official retaliation and discriminatory practices in employment and education.
Death Penalty in China: Executioner Says it is Requisite
Hu Xiao, an executioner is China, has stated that his job is usually not very complicated.
Imran Khan Speaks Out Against Pakistan’s Anti-India Bias
Khan, a vociferous opponent of the current leadership in Pakistan, has also spoken out against the rise of Islamic militancy.
Equatorial Guinea voting in favor of constitutional change
Equatorial Guinea's proposed constitutional changes are on course to be approved after virtually all the results from 60 percent of the polling stations were in favour, according to a government statement on Monday.
Sudan candidate for next Arab revolution: opposition
Sudan could see the next Arab revolution because anger is rising over an economic crisis and government repression worse than in Egypt before the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, an opposition leader said on Monday.
Muslim Gays in Malaysia Face Extra Punishment Under Sharia
The Malaysian states of Penang and Malacca, which retain a colonial-era penal code criminalizing sodomy, are considering even stricter laws against the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender communities, allowing them the authority to punish offenders twice.
'Obama Lost a Pair of Testicles After Election Day,' Says Ex-Guantanamo Prosecutor
A former Guantanamo chief prosecutor and an outspoken critic of military commissions, Col. Morris Davis, is condemning President Barack Obama's national security policy, saying his presidency seems to him like a third Bush term.
Syria Protests on Video; Activists Capture Assad's Brutality
Video of Syrian Protests capture the true nature of the Assad's brutality better than any news report.
Sudan Upgrading Air Bases Near South Sudan: Satellite Monitoring Group Report
A satellite monitoring group has reported that Sudan's military is upgrading its air bases in its Blue Nile state. This could be an indication of possible air strikes in the region along the country's border with South Sudan.
Obama Embarks upon Week of Diplomacy in Asia
After the announced drawdown of troops from the Middle East, the Eurozone crisis, and a G-20 summit that lacked spectacular developments, the Obama administration is hoping enhanced economic ties with the Pacific Rim will open a fruitful venue for enduring growth.
Afghan Mother, Daughter Shot to Death for 'Moral Deviation' in Ghazni
A woman and her daughter accused of moral deviation and adultery were dead, allegedly by the Taliban, in their eastern Afghanistan home Friday, according to reports.
UN blames Khartoum for bombing S.Sudan refugee camp
The United Nations on Friday accused Sudan of bombing a refugee camp in South Sudan and called for an investigation into the attack, evidence of the escalating tensions between Khartoum and Juba.
Human Rights Watch Urges Arab League to Suspend Syria
A Human Rights Watch report charged the Syrian government, and its systematic crackdown on civilians, with crimes against humanity, calling for the Arab League to suspend Syria's membership.
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