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EXCLUSIVE: Cowardice Redefined, The New Face of American Serial Killers

“I saw men, women and children die during that time. I never thought I would kill that many people. In fact, I thought I couldn’t kill anyone at all.” - Former US drone operator Brandon Bryant

(SAN BLAS, Mexico) - A little after 10:00 p.m., and a serial killer is getting ready to make his move.

His victim arrives, his children run out to greet him. The killer presses a button and the victim, taxi driver and the children are vaporized.

Supreme Court Limits Justice for Human Rights Victims

Numerous existing human rights cases against individuals, groups, and corporations for abuses abroad are now in question.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Today the Supreme Court ruled Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum (Shell) that Esther Kiobel may not proceed in her case against Shell for aiding and abetting in the torture and murder of her husband.

Setting back Esther’s quest for justice, the Court’s decision gives foreign corporations preferential treatment over domestic businesses.

Midnight Meditations: Diane Downs Murder Case in Oregon

What does the Lord require of Thee? To do justly to love mercy and to walk humble with your God. (Micah 6:8)

(EUGENE, OR) - On May 19, 1983, Elizabeth Diane Downs and her three small children were shot by an assassin on a country road near Springfield Oregon.

Diane Downs would eventually be convicted of murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon. Was Diane really guilty as charged or was she tried for her sexual promiscuity?

False Complaint by Mullahs in Srinagar Rejected

Men arrived with huge stones and sticks and attacked and beat Agape Home guests who tried to escape.

(SRINAGAR, India) - The mullahs of Srinagar in Kashmir lodged a police complaint saying that many foreign visitors come to the Agape Home and try to convert children to Christianity in Shivapura area of Srinagar.

The local newspapers also printed this false story the next day. But after proper investigation, the police have rejected the complaint by the mullahs.

Lawyer: Israel Pressuring Issawi to End Hunger Strike

Israel has also offered to exile him to the Gaza Strip.

(RAMALLAH Ma'an) - Intensive efforts are being made by Israel to convince hunger-striking prisoner Samer Issawi to end his protest action, a lawyer said Tuesday.

Israeli negotiators have been visiting Issawi at Kaplan Medical Center since Friday and pressuring him to accept proposals to end his hunger strike...

Tax Day Reminder: Congressman Greg Walden Favors Tax Breaks for Millionaires and Big Oil

Walden’s first priority is budget-busting tax breaks for Big Oil and millionaires who don’t need them and for his special interest campaign contributors

(WASHINGTON DC) - As Americans file to meet the Tax Day deadline today, here’s a reminder of what Congressman Greg Walden is stubbornly committed to protecting.

The list includes tax breaks for millionaires, Big Oil companies, and special interests.

End the Torture Chambers

Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management, U.S. management.--Edward Kennedy

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - I grew up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, an American steel town on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. The steelworkers in our town came from all over the world, but mostly from Eastern Europe.

Though I grew up among dozens of accents, there was never a thought that those differences made anyone better or worse.

Policeman Rewarded for Role in Pakistan`s Christian Community

A community's appreciati​on awarded to Basharat Khokhar.

(KARACHI) - During the previous week, Philadelphia Pentecostal Church Karachi and few other welfare organizations advised Basharat Khokhar of their plan to give him an appreciation award in acknowledgment of his efforts in the Rimsha case.

Basharat Khokhar, is a police constable by profession but he has been doubling as point man for Christians rights.

Bail Petition Filed For A Man Accused of Blasphemy

Sawan Masih, a Pakistani Christian, remains jailed at this point...

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - A 35-year-old Pakistani Christian street sweeper, Sawan Masih, who has been accused of blasphemy by a close friend, is now awaiting for justice in his bail petition.

LEAD (Legal Evangelical Association Development) has filed a bail petition for Sawan Masih and followed his case.

Human Rights Ambassador Condemns Abu Dhabi Court for Sentencing Twitter Activist Abdullah Al-Hadidi

UAE needs to uarantee in all circumstances that all human rights defenders in the UAE are able to carry out their legitimate human rights activities without fear of reprisals...

(YORK, UK) - A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced an activist to 10 months in jail after he tweeted from a courtroom where his father was being tried.

Abdullah al-Hadidi's father is one of 94 people on trial for plotting the overthrow of the government.