Battles Rage in Gaza as Envoys Appeal for Truce

Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak said the offensive against Hamas would go on until Israel was safe.

Sri Lankan Army Fights Toward Last Tamil Tiger Bases

Sri Lankan troops advanced into position to assault towards Tamil Tiger bastions on the Jaffna Peninsula.

India Hands Mumbai Attack Evidence to Pakistan

India handed evidence on the Mumbai attacks to Pakistan on Monday, saying it expected a prompt investigation.

Ravens Roll Over Miami

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Bush: Any Gaza Truce Must Stop Hamas Rocket Fire

Pres. Bush said any cease-fire to end the Gaza crisis must prevent Hamas firing rockets into Israel.

U.K. Missionaries Sentenced to Hard Labor in Gambia

Two missionaries have been sentenced to one year's hard labor for distributing a letter criticizing Gambia's government.
Turkish Jets Bomb Northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes bombed targets in northern Iraq in Ankara's latest offensive against suspected Kurdish guerrillas.
Canada Amnesty International Secretary General: Cultural Show Reflects Hard Work, Talent, Creativity

Alex Neve, an Officer of the Order of Canada attended and praised Divine Performing Arts’ final show in Ottawa.

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Human Rights and China’s Trade War With Europe

The Chinese regime complains that tying trade to human rights and demanding safe products is "trade protectionism."

Analysis: Hamas Victimizes Citizens to Establish its Reign

Hamas uses the lives of the Palestinian people as a bargaining chip to preserve its political control.

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There is much talk in the 'living green' community about what to eat, how to cook it, where to shop, where to dine, etc.
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Harlem Community Speaks Out Against Violence

Harlem’s residents are witnessing an increase of violence among their youth.

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U.K. Government Plans Modern Day Version of ‘Roosevelt's New Deal’

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China

Another Tibet—Uighur Mirrors the Issues in Tibet

The Uighurs, a nine million Muslim minority, residing in Eastern Turkistan in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, are one of the worst abused people at the hands of the Chinese regime.