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An Apple Sprouts in Manhattan: Mr. John Goes to the United Nations, Unfortunately

Gangsters like Ed John don’t like drawing more attention to bad publicity about themselves – especially when they know it’s all true.

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - I first heard Ed John’s name mentioned when a large and nasty thug shoved his arm into my throat and bellowed in my ear, “Eddie John is pissed off at what you’re doing here, so cut it out now!”

The ruffian was named Dean Wilson, an enforcer with the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council in Prince George, British Columbia.

Heavy Military Presence in Sri Lanka`s North Traumatic for Children

Greater focus is required to ensure that children have not lost everything.

(MELBOURNE ABC Radio) - Heavy military presence in the island's former conflict zones continue to traumatise children who've experienced the civil war.

Sri Lanka's military defeated the Tamil Tiger rebels three years ago, and the UN children's agency UNICEF has described as 'remarkable' the progress made in child health and education.

Mandatory Circumcision Not Cost Effective for HIV Prevention

The topic has generated controversy in recent years as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was said to be considering recommendations promoting routine circumcision for HIV prevention.

(SAN DIEGO) - Mandating circumcision in the United States would prevent 24 more cases of HIV than does the traditional optional approach to circumcision.

However it would increase costs by approximately $389 million, making it far less cost effective, an analysis of published data suggests.

UNCA Fans Anti Press Flames, Tries to Censor for Sri Lanka

Ban Ki-moon's MALU said it would grant Inner City Press re-accreditation -- and then refused to do so.

(UNITED NATIONS) - Big media representatives stirred up Sri Lankan extremists' threats against Inner City Press, then repeatedly said they didn't care and weren't responsible.

On June 14, an organization chaired by Kofi Annan's former chief of communications Edward Mortimer criticized UNCA for putting Inner City Presss at risk.

URGENT: Act Now for Mahmoud Sarsak on 88th Day of Hunger Strike

Israel's special laws that apply only to Palestinians, have shattered the life of an aspiring star athlete.

(MELBOURNE) - As European soccer stars compete in the European Championship, the eyes of the world must turn to a soccer star at urgent risk of death:

Palestinian national team member Mahmoud Sarsak, 25, has been imprisoned under Israel’s “Unlawful Combatants Law” – the only prisoner so held – without charge or trial – for three years.

America`s interest in Syria is Israel

The Ugly Truth and Ha'aretz bring us the story everyone expected.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In the long run, the events in Syria are part of the Israeli success story. This region is changing rapidly.

Egypt’s decline into a conflict between the secular and fundamentalists appears to be the epitome of that story.

Colombo now Dealing with Delhi from a `Position of Strength`

The Rajapaksas believe that they can uproot Tamil nationalism by changing the demographic soil which nurtured it, and by using terror.

(LONDON) - A historical perusal or review of the long plight of Eelam Tamils would show that a subtle cold war between India and the USA, played over the national question in the island.

Their competition to have the dominant nation of Sinhalese, the majority on their side, denied justice to the nation of Eelam Tamils at every stage.

Today Baloch Blood Costs Nothing WHY?

Where is the international arrest warrant?

(SALEM) - Balochistan was independent in 1947, just like India and Pakistan.

A year later Jinnah revoked his congratulations and sent in the Pakistani Army and annexed Balochistan by military force.

NATO Preparing Vast Disinformation Campaign Over Syria

Introduction by Anthony Lawson; translated from French by Olivia Kroth.

(PARIS Votaire Network) - Member States of NATO and the GCC are preparing a coup d’état and a sectarian genocide in Syria.

If you want to prevent these crimes, you should act now: circulate this article on the Internet and alert your elected officials.

William Gomes Live on CII Radio

Human rights ambassador made strong showing for human rights.

(SALEM) - Our Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes, is on the CII Radio program live talking about his human rights campaign.

William has had a number of positive government responses to his letters criticizing human rights violations. In more than one case, his appeals have held major weight.