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Poem: More Than This

Ignorance is indeed bliss... when details are merciless.

(LONDON) - Welcome to post post-modern times
Where loves comes with a turn and a twist
Nothing is ever straightforward
You're thinking of the age of innocence

Everything is on offer, with a discount if you insist
Try a bit of that, a touch of this
You don't even have to be sincere
And sex may precede any meaningful kiss...

Where is Favour Musa?

Includes new statement from the Musa parents Chiwar and Gloria.

(LONDON) - On the 8 April 2010, 8 policemen let themselves in by key to the Musa family home in Haringey North London and removed the Musa's 5 children without any notice or prearrangement.

The children were removed on what later were found to be untrue allegations made by certain people at Haringey council.

Hebrew and English

The true ‘mysterious’ nature of the Jewish state and its relation with the world is indeed a disturbing one and a reason for serious concern.

(LONDON) - According to sources in Iran, a nuclear scientist was killed in Tehran today by a bomb placed on his car by a motorcyclist. It is very clear to most of us who stands behind these continuous attacks on Iran’s scientists and military personnel.

However, the discrepancy between Hebrew and English press reporting on the incident is pretty staggering and demands some deliberation.

How to Deal with Legacies of Conflict in Afghanistan?

Certain initiatives—whether locally-driven or at the national level—have the potential to provide a measure of comfort to conflict victims while paving the way for a more enduring peace.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - There are millions of conflict victims in Afghanistan and the ongoing fighting creates new suffering every day.

With a complex and contested wartime history, how can a way forward be found that satisfies victims’ demands for justice and healing while delivering the peace that is so desired.

Comparing Hitler`s `final solution` and Rajapaksa`s `final war` on LTTE

Groups urge opposition to heinous attempts to do business on the dead bodies of the Tamil martyrs.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - The UN Report "on accountability in Sri Lanka" is finally out, it amounts to a further brandishing of the liberation struggle for separate Tamil Eelam as 'violent ethnic conflict'.

It is a follow-up on the joint statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and the Government of Sri Lanka made in 2009.

Whether Or Not You Weather The Storm

There’s something God wants you to do, there’s something God wants me to do, and there are risky things that God calls us to do.

(CLEVELAND) - Soren Kierkegaard, one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of a couple generations ago says we’ve interpreted the parable of the talents all wrong.

It’s the parable where a certain man goes on a journey and gives to one ten talents, to one five talents, to one only one talent. The guy with the ten talents invests it and comes out with ten talents more.

UN Refugee Agency helps 200,000 vulnerable Afghans during cold winter months

As in previous years, the UN refugee agency’s assistance focuses on isolated rural places of high return.

(KABUL) - Winter is often the worst time of year for very vulnerable displaced Afghan families. But once again, UNHCR and its partners are delivering winter supplies to help these families, whether returning refugees or internally displaced, face the freezing temperatures.

As part of a coordinated response, together with Afghan authorities and other aid agencies, UNHCR will provide around 34,500 Afghan families – more than 200,000 individuals – with blankets, plastic sheets, fuel, and warm clothes such as sweaters, shawls, gloves, socks and waterproof shoes to stay warm and dry.

The M Case - 6 Children Stolen by a London Council

Favour was placed in a foster home in Erith, Kent, and whilst there was abused by the teenage member of the family.

(LONDON) - This is an official message on behalf of Chiwar and Gloria Musa, imprisoned on remand in Pentonville and Holloway womens prisons respectively since the 31st November 2011.

Chiwar Musa hereby notifies all that the Musas will represent themselves at the 28th Dec. commital to crown court hearing at the Highbury Corner magistrates court.

Group Demands Accountability Over State Pandemic Laws

Petition to demand accountability for medical professionals designing what are described as meticulously cruel torture programs and outright human experimentation.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Please circulate widely to medical/psychology groups and individuals since 99% would be appalled by this and are the ones that most need to be aware and to speak out nationally against this.

Constitutional groups and the public need to be aware that the state pandemic laws introduced by Bush at the same time as the Patriot Act, set up a frame work for forced human experimentation on anyone or any group in the US.

`Anonymous Us Project` - first story-collective for people involved in reproductive technologies

Currently, there is a shortage of stories from social, non-biological fathers and mothers as well as fertility industry professionals. Perspectives from these two groups are vital in constructing the giant mosaic of truth the project aims to build.

(New York, NY) - The Anonymous Us Project invites anyone involved in reproductive technologies--and especially persons born via these practices--to write about their experiences and opinions anonymously at www.AnonymousUs.org.