Restoration of fired judges in Pakistan would have prevented a chaotic impeachment of Musharraf, says leading lawyer:
- Musharraf Won’t Resign, Allies Say (New York Times)
Iraqi central government power more dispersed as upcoming elections heighten the importance of regional politics…
- In Iraq, Regional Politics Heats Up (Washington Post)
… while Shiite militia looks to restructure into a large civilian cultural section and a smaller group of fighters:
- Mehdi Army to Give Peace a Chance? (BBC News)
Tensions between Muslims and Hindus over disputed Kashmir region have escalated in the last two weeks:
- Separatist Leaders Detained in Indian Kashmir (New York Times)
Thousands of miles away from the Beijing Olympics, police close an East Turkestani bazaar in response to group’s warning to Chinese Muslims to distance themselves from public transportation:
- Islamic Group Threatens Olympic Transport (Los Angeles Times)
Relatively short sentence dismisses some claims against military court’s unfairness, but Hamdan could still be held indefinitely, or until the end of the “War on Terrorâ€:
- Hamdan Sentenced in First Terror Tribunal (Christian Science Monitor)
East African immigrants from war torn regions make the perilous sea journey from Libya in hopes to reach Europe:
- Migrants Rescued off Italy Coast (BBC News)
Dissident economist who was held after comments during Syria’s brief stint in freedom of political expression seven years ago is released:
- Syria Frees Economist After Nearly 7 Years in Jail (AP/Wiredispatch)
