News and Analysis (7/7/09)

Despite cutting Internet and cellphone service, the Chinese government has been unable to control the violent uprising:

• New Protests in Western China After Deadly Clashes (NY Times)

Under fear of prosecution, Mousavi promises new tactics and protests “within the framework of the law” …

• Mousavi Promises To Continue Protests (Washington Post)

… Meanwhile, Iranian take advantage of Biden’s poorly articulated comments to attack US policy:

• Iran Attacks Biden’s Israel Remarks (Al Jazeera)

Does the attack represent the actions of a “fanatical lone wolf” or the growing problem of Islamophobia across Europe:

• Egyptians Cry Racism in Woman’s Slaying in Germany (AP / Washington Post)

Binyam Mohamed fights to preserve “photographic evidence” of his torture:

• Former Inmate Says Photos Show Abuse at Guantánamo (NY Times)

The issue of a settlement freeze appears to be non-negotiable in talks described as only the “beginning of the beginning”:

• US, Israel Looking for a Way to Resolve Settlements Dispute (Christian Science Monitor)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant