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Human Rights Ambassador Asks World Leaders to Intervene to Save the Life of a British Citizen

Human Rights Ambassador, William Nicholas Gomes, is asking world leaders to intervene to save the life of a British citizen who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani court in Rawalpindi for blasphemy.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com, William Nicholas Gomes said Mohammed Asghar needs proper treatment, not a death sentence.

"In any case no one deserve death sentence. I call upon the international community and world leaders for strong intervention to save the valuable life of this British citizen. Pakistan has alarming record of human rights violations," Mr. Gomes said.

See the Funny Little Jews

From Harper's Jan. 2014: Percentage of American Jews who believe that following Jewish law is essential to Jewish identity : 19
Who believe that having a sense of humor is : 42

(ST AUGUSTINE, FL) - Believing this statistic is accurate, and I do, can lead to disturbing conclusions. American Jews by over 2-1 define themselves not by the Torah, but by appreciation of a good joke.

Soon I understood, one does not necessarily preclude the other.

Jailed ITCCS Member David Compan Released from London Mental Hospital Following Protests

Also ... Indicting the new Pope, the Banksters and Chemtrailers: New Common Law court actions are unveiled this week, along with new ICLCJ website and radio program

(LONDON) - After being swamped with phone calls and a threat of an occupation, the authorities at the Park Royal Mental Health Centre have released incarcerated “thought criminal” David Compan, an ITCCS activist.

“They were going to hold him for 'examination' for at least 28 days, but now suddenly he's free” explained Rhianne Mockridge, ITCCS organizer in Coventry, England and a friend of David.

Major Jewish Organizations Endorse Oregon`s Gay Marriage Campaign

They join 54 congregations and faith organizations and 175 clergy who have also endorsed the campaign.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Oregon Board of Rabbis, the Oregon Area Jewish Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland have endorsed the campaign to win marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Oregon.

The three Jewish organizations, among the most prominent in Oregon, join 54 congregations and faith organizations and 175 clergy who have also endorsed the campaign.

Stop the Violence: A Call for Release, Investigation and Reparation

Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com, William Nicholas Gomes, joined 183 organizations condemning the use of armed force and escalating violence against the Cambodian people.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On the 3rd January 2014, four civilians were shot dead by military forces, at least 39 people were injured, including a 17 year old boy and a pregnant woman, and thirteen more men were arrested near Canadia Industrial Park on Veng Sreng road, Phnom Penh.

The previous day, during clashes between security forces and striking workers in front of Yak Jin factory on National Road 4, ten men were arrested by the Military Special Command Unit 911.

Outreaching The Doctrine of Discovery

And even madmen manage to convey
Unwelcome truths in lonely gibberish.
- W. H. Auden

(DAYTONA BEACH) - The Government, the United Nations, the academic community and a growing number of repentant churches seem to have the following in common:

Occasionally, they bestir themselves out of their “interests,” their disciplines, their congressional deadlock mode and their compensation fixation, and get all twitterpated over what they see as great advances in the simple process of recognizing that indigenous people the world over are actually real people...

China: Detention of Uyghur Academic and Human Rights Defender Mr Ilham Tohti

Immediately and unconditionally release Ilham Tohti as he is being detained solely as a result of his legitimate and peaceful work in defence of human rights, and immediately reveal his whereabouts - William Nicholas Gomes

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On 15 January 2014, Mr Ilham Tohti, an economics professor at the Central University for Nationalities in Beijing, was detained by police following a raid on his home that afternoon.

According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, he was detained on suspicion of 'breaking the law'. Ilham Tohti has been consistently outspoken on Uyghur rights in China and critical of official policy in Xinjiang province, the homeland of China's Muslim Uyghur population. He has been detained numerous times previously as a result of his advocacy.

Obama Fans Aren`t Even Pretending That Was a Good Speech

Obama's promises not to abuse unchecked secret powers (and implied promise that none of his successors or subordinates will abuse them either) is not credible, or acceptable...

(WASHINGTON, DC) - President Barack Obama gave a eulogy for the Fourth Amendment on Friday, and not even his fans are proclaiming victory.

In this moment when Obama is actually doing one thing I agree with (talking to Iran), more and more people seem to be slowly, agonizingly slowly, finally, finally, finally, recognizing what a complete huckster he is when it comes to pretty speeches about his crimes.

Pakistani Government Shows No Sign of Taking Action Over the Federal Shariah Court`s Blasphemy Law Ruling

“We all know the blasphemy laws are being misused to settle personal scores, and this will be taken to another height and victims from religious minorities will become defenseless and more vulnerable if it becames Shariah law.” - CLAAS UK Director Nasir Saeed

(LONDON) - Last month the Federal Shariah Court (FSC) of Pakistan ordered that the death penalty be the only punishment for a blasphemer, and that life imprisonment be removed as an option.

The Pakistani government has been given until next month to implement the order and time is running out if the decision is to be challenged.

Kevin Annett: Former Argentine Official to Testify Against Pope Bergoglio`s Child Trafficking Under Junta in Argentina

Kevin Annett outlines the upcoming prosecution of Jorge Bergoglio based on new eyewitnesses from Argentina.

(VANCOUVER, BC) - Kevin Annett, field secretary of the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS.ORG) revealed that a former Argentine government official is scheduled to testify against Pope Bergoglio (Francis I) as to his role in child trafficking during the Junta government and the dirty war in Argentina.

The Argentine official’s testimony is scheduled to occur in common law court of justice proceedings against Pope Bergoglio slated to begin in Brussels early in 2014.