News and Analysis (7/10/08)

As the U.S. pledges to defend its “allies” in response to Iran’s muscle flexing …

• Iran Launches More Test Missiles, Draws Rebuke From Rice (New York Times)

…it becomes clear that the media extension of the Iranian Revolution Guard resorted to fauxtography:

• In an Iranian Image, a Missile Too Many (Washington Post)

 

Rising opposition leader urges an Islamic court to further examine his accuser who might be involved in conspiracy:

• Anwar Challenges Sodomy Accuser (BBC News)

 

Human rights groups fear casualties in security forces’ action against political detainees:

• Riot at Syrian Prison Threatens to Escalate (Los Angeles Times)

 

Indonesian plan to eliminate the “worst forms of child labor” includes offering education and internships:

• Govt Aims to Free 22,000 Children From Forced Labor (Jakarta Post)

 

Iraq’s Ministry of Education takes greater precautions against violence during exams, as students are under pressure to perform well:

• Fewer Gunmen and Bribes as Iraqi Students Take Finals (Christian Science Monitor)

 

Middle Eastern interests compete with Germans to be the top foreign investors:

• Abu Dhabi Buys 90% Stake in Chrysler Building (New York Times)

 

Revamping of Kazakhstan’s Religion Law leaves minorities unprotected and religious activities still restricted:

• New Kazakhstan Draft Religion Rules Still Violate International Human Rights Laws (Cutting Edge News)

Kasia