Police say “publishing statements, writing letters to international organizations and holding news conferences” are illegal activities, but human rights center officials say it is the shutdown that is illegal:
- Iran Shuts Down Rights Center (Washington Post)
Jamaat-ud-Dawa is defended as “saviour” by some Pakistani Hindus — but some demonstrators came to protest high prices:
- Hindus Rally for Muslim Charity (BBC News)
While Netanyahu calls for “active assault” on Hamas, Gideon Levy proposes “what most Israelis would consider a truly radical option: direct negotiations:”
Iraqis hope for peaceful relations with the neighbor:
- At Iraqi Border Outpost, Signs of Improving Ties with Iran (Christian Science Monitor)
- Iraq Threatens to Expel Iranian Rebels (Washington Post)
Women flight attendants represent the growing freedom and opportunity available:
- Some Arab Women Find Freedom in the Skies (NY Times)
The U.S.-backed Ethiopian invasion to quash the diverse Islamic Courts movement has had a typical backlash effect, with the most radical Taliban-like forces coming to the fore:
- Somalis’ Choice: Join Islamists or Flee (Washington Post)
Officials downplay the implications of war associated with such a high alert:
- Pakistan Military on ‘Red Alert’ (Al Jazeera)
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