EU Slaps a Ban on Syrian Oil
Sep 3, 2011 The European Union announced Saturday that it is banning purchases of Syrian oil, a first for Europe, which had thus far avoided targeting Syrian industry as a method to stem the government violence there. (more)
Syrian Official Resigns in Protest of Assad’s ‘Savage’ Regime
Sep 2, 2011 The attorney general of the Syrian province Hama resigned in a video posted online by activists Thursday in protest of President Bashar al-Assad's violent response to peaceful protesters.
China on U.S. Human Rights Scolding: Look Who’s Talking
Apr 11, 2011 The US and China are bickering again over human rights after the U condemned the arrest of Chinese dissidents Beijing dismissed Washington's latest criticism and said the U is beset by violence, racism and torture and thus has no authority to condemn the actions of other governments Above, Ai Weiwei, a jailed activist .Canada’s Olympic Crackdown
Dec 2, 2009 Going to Canada? You may be detained at the border and interrogated. I was, last week.
Iran Covers Up Deaths and Threatens West
Jul 16, 2009 In Iran, it is estimated that hundreds more people than Iranian officials have admitted have died in the heavy military crackdowns on election protesters. Meanwhile, President Ahmadinejad has promised to do more cracking down, this time on the West, stating "this nation will strike you in the face so hard you will lose your way home."
Obama Comes Closer to Meddling
Jun 24, 2009 The president reiterated Tuesday that he has no intention of "interfering with Iran's affairs," but he also dialed up his criticism of the regime's crackdown from "it is of concern to me" to "I strongly condemn these unjust actions."
Iraq Death Toll Spikes in April
May 2, 2008 April was the cruelest month in seven months in terms of the numbers of both civilians and US troops who lost their lives in Iraq A spate of deadly bombings on Wednesday killed four U soldiers, bringing the monthlong total of American dead to 50, and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's crackdown on Shiite followers of Moqtada al-Sadr made for more intense violence, particularly in Basra and Sadr City, which contributed to a reported 969 Iraqi civilian deaths.
Sadr Warns of ‘Open War’
Apr 20, 2008 Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr issued a strong warning to the Iraqi government Saturday, claiming that he and his supporters will "declare a war until liberation" if a crackdown against his Mahdi Army continues.
Dalai Lama Shows Support for Olympics
Apr 10, 2008 Speaking from Japan, the Dalai Lama told reporters that he has supported the Beijing Olympics "right from the beginning," but that protesters have a right to voice themselves. His government in exile, however, released a statement in opposition to the demonstrations that have followed the Olympic torch.Kidnappers Free Baghdad Security Spokesman
Apr 1, 2008 Iraq's civilian spokesman for Baghdad security was released from captivity Monday. Professor Tahseen al-Sheikhli, who was kidnapped a few days ago, was found unharmed, except for his ego.
