Russia/Georgia: Investigate Civilian Deaths (Human Rights Watch, 13-8-2008)
Russia/Georgia: Investigate Civilian Deaths
High Toll from Attacks on Populated Areas
(Tbilisi, August 14, 2008) – Forces on both sides in the conflict between Georgia and Russia appear to have killed and injured civilians through indiscriminate attacks, respectively, on the towns of Gori and Tskhinvali, Human Rights Watch said today. [...]
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- Chinese fishing boat captain brought to Japan court September 10, 2010THE captain of a Chinese fishing boat which collided with Japanese patrol ships in waters off Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday was brought to a court on Ishigaki island in Okinawa Prefecture at around 2pm (0500 GMT) today. ... […]
- Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Meranti makes landfall at Fujian September 10, 2010MERANTI, the 10th typhoon to hit China this year, made landfall at Shishi City in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian at 3:30am today, according to provincial flood control authorities. A total of 145,300... […]
- Holidays lie ahead - if you can figure out when September 10, 2010IT is almost time for 1.3 billion Chinese to enjoy two consecutive public holidays as long as 10 days! But wait ... you must first clearly remember when to go to work and when not to. The State Council has... […]
- China to Japan: Prosecution will damage our relationship September 10, 2010JAPAN will damage its relations with China if it decides to prosecute the captain of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with Japanese patrol vessels near China's Diaoyu Islands, Beijing warned yesterday. The... […]
- New rule: Bosses must go into mines September 10, 2010UNDER a new rule from China's top work safety watchdog, heads of coal mines can lose 80 percent of their annual salary if a disaster happens without their being in attendance in the shafts. The rule, ordered yesterday,... […]
Topix Terrorism
- Pastor cancels Quran-burning, then reconsiders September 10, 2010By The Associated Press Updated: 9:49 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 Posted: 7:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. […]
- In a wired world, the crises come instantly September 10, 2010"Advocate tolerance, and disregard the ignorant," one book counsels. Advises the other, "Be gentle towards all, ... forbearing." If only the writers of the Quran and the Bible had logged on to Twitter accounts. […]
- Defense: Deal discussed in Detroit plane attack September 10, 2010Lawyers for a Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a plane near Detroit on Christmas said Thursday that they've talked to prosecutors about resolving the case with a deal.The disclosure was made in a court filing seeking a new deadline to challenge evidence against Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is accused of trying to set off a bomb hidden ... […]
- Obama condemns Koran burning 'stunt' September 10, 2010US President Barack Obama says plans by a small church to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 are a "recruitment bonanza" for al-Qaeda. Mr Obama said if the burning went ahead in Gainesville, Florida, it could endanger US military personnel serving in Pakistan and Afghanistan. […]
- Safety concern for Fla. gov. over 9/11 Quran burn September 10, 2010Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he would closely monitor what happens Saturday at the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville to try to ensure people are safe. […]
Topix Immigration Reform
- DoJ war against border enforcement continues September 10, 2010An Investor's Business Daily editorial from Tuesday reported on the latest installment in the Obama administration's ongoing war against border security and American sovereignty : "Our misnamed Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against an Arizona sheriff at the top of the administration's enemies list. Prosecute border sheriffs an […]
- Fla. imam: No deal to move NYC mosque September 10, 2010[A.P] Thursday September 99th 2010 latimes.com Original article by A.P. The controversial minister who was going to burn Korans on 9/11 will meet with the president of the Islamic center . Imam Muhammad Musri is proposing the Mosque near the 9/11 sight. If a agreement is made to move the sight he will not go threw with the burnings of the Korans. […]
- First 3 counties in State of South Carolina to benefit from ICE... September 10, 2010Uses biometrics to prioritize immigration enforcement actions against convicted criminal aliens COLUMBIA, S.C.-On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began using a new biometric information sharing capability in Charleston, Greenville and Horry counties that helps federal immigration officials identify aliens, both lawfully and ... Thursday S […]
- Is Mexico at threat from a drugs insurgency? September 10, 2010[B.B.C ] Mexico city Thursday September 9th 2010 bbc.co.uk Original article by Ignacio de los Reyes B.B.C. In this article similarities were made on the Colombian drug problem compared to Mexico's current drug cartel issues. Since December 2006 over 26,000 people have been killed in Mexico. The U.S.has pumped billions of dollars to aid both countries f […]
- Most Chicagoans don't want police to hunt illegal immigrants, Tribune/WGN poll finds September 10, 2010Immigration poll respondent Lili Betancourt and her husband, Joe, in their Portage Park home. Chicago Thursday September 9th 2010 cltv.com Original article by Becky Schlikerman Chicago Tribune In a recent Chicago Tribune poll over 50 percent that responded are in favor of illegal immigrants, do not want actions towards them.... […]
