After he rejected the government’s desperate plea bargain offer (which would gagged him from making accusations of torture), all charges against the defendant were dropped:
Reminiscent of accusations that Hamas used civilians as human shields, Israeli confinement of Palestinians to the conflict zone had the same effect:
- Israel Accused of ‘New Gaza Crime’ (Al Jazeera)
En route to prayers, a Uighur complains “government is government, we can do nothing,” about China’s modernization plan that would destroy energy-efficient traditional Islamic housing:
- An Ancient Culture, Bulldozed Away (Washington Post)
The proposed $1.5 billion in aid would be in addition to the $10 billion given for military assistance:
- U.S. Plans to Boost Civilian Aid to Pakistan (LA Times)
Budgetary problems have stalled the incorporation of Awakening Council members into government jobs, fueling sectarian divides:
“It is an unwanted provocative visit…. What is painful for us is that [Marzel] gets legitimacy from the state and there are 2,500 police protecting them.” – Umm el-Fahm Mayor Hamdan
- Demonstration Sparks Clash in Arab Israeli Town (Washington Post)
In a crucial step towards resolving the complicated and intertwined politics of Lebanon and Syria:
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