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USCIRF -- U.S. Government Advisory Body Concerned by Draft Egyptian Constitution

Hasty passage of the draft constitution concluded a contentious process.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Egyptian Constituent Assembly on November 30 approved a draft constitution that includes problematic provisions limiting freedom of religion or belief for all Egyptians.

“The constitution was drafted without a balanced representation of all the Egyptian constituencies; as a result the religious freedom provisions of the draft constitution are deeply flawed.

Inside Iran: Naderi Café

For many, Naderi café has become an indispensable part of life.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - Naderi café and hotel is the name of an old café in Tehran.

Naderi café is located to the east of Hafez overpass along Naderi (the present-day Jomhouri-e Eslami) Avenue and is topped by a hotel.

`Project Below the Beltway` Targets Sinaloa and Juarez Cartels and Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

News from the Drug Enforcement Agency...

(WASHINGTON DC) - The DEA today announced the results of “Project Below the Beltway”, a two-year series of investigations targeting the Sinaloa and Juarez Cartels and violent street gangs as part of on-going initiative against the cartels and their distribution network in America.

The series of federal, state, and local investigations began in May 2010 and culminated on December 6, 2012.

Diplomatic Impunity?
Why Suspected War Criminals should not be Diplomats

South Africa reportedly declined to receive Sri Lanka war crime suspect General Silva.

(JOHANNESBURG) - It was recently reported that Sri Lanka intended to deploy suspected war criminal, General Shavendra Silva, to South Africa to take up the post of deputy ambassador.

Southern Africa Litigation Centre and other groups submitted a briefing paper to South African President Jacob Zuma, outlining the legal implications of recognising General Silva.

Bangladesh Deports 19 Rohingyas to Burma

Rohingyas were spreading out from the slum in Kutubpal to different parts of Bangladesh in search of livelihoods.

(YANGON, Myanmar Mizzima) - Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) sent back 18 Rohingyas to Burma on Tuesday, according to Bangladeshi media.

The Rohingyas had been detained at different locations in Cox's Bazar, according to a named commanding officer of BGB 17 Battalion.

Congressman Walden Featured on GOPHostageTakers.com

Walden is trying to stick the middle class with a $2,200 tax hike at the end of the year.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a new website www.GOPHostageTakers.com this week with an online petition demanding Congressman Greg Walden (OR-02) allow a vote on extending middle class tax cuts.

Congressman Walden is holding the middle class hostage, refusing to force this vote in order to demand more tax cuts for millionaires.

What Every News Organization Needs to Know About Copyright Law

Article by Kathleen Kirby, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP & Ari Meltzer, Associate, Wiley Rein LLP

(AUSTIN, TX) - For many news organizations, copyright issues can be afterthought.

After all, the thinking goes, if the story is informative and engaging, then any copyright concerns can be solved by “fair use.” But the copyright law is not so black and white.

A Visual Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ciudad Juarez

An old city sees new life...

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - In recent pieces, FNS has mentioned the revitalization project that is underway in the historic downtown of Ciudad Juarez.

The state-city plan moves forward, with workmen now engaged in constructing a controversial train tunnel/underpass.

Noam Chomsky: Palestine 2012 Gaza and the UN Resolution

The persecution of Gazans took new forms when Israel conquered the Strip in 1967.

(TEL AVIV) - An old man in Gaza held a placard that reads:

“You take my water, burn my olive trees, destroy my house, take my job, steal my land, imprison my father, kill my mother, bombard my country, starve us all, humiliate us all but I am to blame: I shot a rocket back.”

138 - 9: The Greatest Slap Heard Around the World

“A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all”. --Tacitus: Senator and Historian of Roman Empire

(WASHINGTON DC) - In a logical rational world U.S. interests clearly lie with the Arab and Muslims.

They are the world’s largest oil producers and hold reservoirs of oil; providing a market of 1.7 Billion Muslims eager for American products as evidenced by the widespread American products that permeate every aspect of life in the Arab/Muslim world...