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Blasphemy Case in Karachi

“Had they not left the house, the situation could have been really bad,” - investigation officer Muhammad Bux

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday evening, when I reached in AFP Karachi office directly from the airport, I observed some 600 extremists had attacked the St. Francis Church, old Goli mar.

Earlier the house of the accused Ryan Brain Patris (boy) was ransacked and furniture was set on fire in a violent protest, this time it was not in a slum but in SSGC, Karachi.

Government Should Provide Protection to all the Churches in Pakistan

Includes photos of church that was attacked.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday afternoon, after Jumma prayer, some number of 600 people attacked and damaged a church in the old city area of Karachi.

Earlier some hundreds of the extremists have set in fire of all the belongings of the Ryan Brain (accused) blasphemy case in the same town. I travelled to Karachi to know the facts of this case and reached in Karachi on Friday evening.

Fodder for Extremists

The neocons responsible for prompting America to invade and occupy Iraq on falsified intelligence still exercise control over U.S. foreign policy.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Four joint hosts of an MSNBC programme called Cycle decided to open a Pandora's Box and discuss some of America's problems in the Middle East.

One of the participants attempted to draw a distinction between "extreme Muslims" and "moderate Muslims", suggesting that viewers should make such a distinction.

Pakistan Prays for Malala

Last week armed men intercepted a vehicle returning form the school, identified Malala and shot her in the head and the neck.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Malala Yousafzai a symbol of peace, education and another face of Pakistan which the world is slowly and gradually learning about.

Cleric Khalid Jadoon Granted Bail in Islamabad Today

Three witnesses who had testified against the cleric had later backtracked from their statements saying that the police had “forced” them to testify.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Pakistani cleric Khalid Jadoon, who was accused of adding burnt Holy Quran pages to make the case against Rimsha stronger, was granted bail by a trial court on Thursday at noon.

A sessions judge Islamabad granted the bail on submission of a surety bond worth Rs200,000.

PUCM Condemns the Attack on Teen Girl Malala

Another daughter of Pakistan, another target of hate and intolerance.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Pakistan United Christian Movement (PUCM) has strongly condemned the attack on 14-year-old Pakistani peace activists, Malala Yousufzai.

During a telephone conversation Albert David, Chairman Executive committee, said that PUCM strongly condemns the attack on Malala, a 14-year old student.

Gaza Ark and The Estelle Freedom Boat

Gaza builds a ship to break the Israeli blockade from the inside.

(VANCOUVER, B.C. / Agence France-Pres) - A ship built in Gaza will sail next year carrying Palestinian exports to international customers.

Gaza’s Ark will build a boat in Gaza using existing resources. A crew of internationals and Palestinians will sail it out of Gaza, the only Mediterranean port closed to shipping, carrying Palestinian products to fulfill trade deals with international buyers.

No one is Free When Others are Oppressed

An opposition coalition has sent a letter to US government officials explaining the dangers of supporting the Rwandan Government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Friday September 21st starts the beginning of Rwanda Day in Boston, MA.

The Minster of Foreign Affairs Louise Mushikiwabo is scheduled to speak on Friday evening with The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame to address a crowd on Saturday afternoon.

(UPDATE) Help Save My Friend: a Tortured Orphan in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Help one person escape a needless death...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - I have been in contact with a person whose entire family has been murdered by the rebel group M23.

What are they to do... what am I to do? I am hoping to attract the attention of a safe and trustworthy organization or individual to help deliver this person to safety as their life hangs in the balance with the M23 forces every day.

9/11 Doubts Seep into the Mainstream as Evidence Accumulates

The most significant expert may turn out to be Judge Ferdinando Imposimato, the widely respected honorary president of the Italian Supreme Court and legendary mafia hunter who lost his brother in a revenge attack.

(LONDON) - As the annual 9/11 remembrance draws to a close, the world is as split as ever. Not only on whether the Afghan and Iraq invasions were justified, but between those who accept Washington's official 9/11 story and those who do not.

Under the mainstream media radar, the number of those who do not is steadily increasing, forming substantial majorities in places like Pakistan and Egypt and significant minorities even in NATO's heartland countries, France, the UK and the US itself.