Category Archives: International News
Iran Uncovers Wolves in Sheeps Clothes
Whereas, on February 11, 2009, the deputy prosecutor in Tehran, Mr. Hassan Haddad, announced that those seven leaders will go on trial at a Revolutionary Court on charges of `espionage for Israel, insulting religious sanctities and propaganda against the Islamic Republic’;
Success In Copenhagen
Earlier this evening I had a meeting with the last four leaders I mentioned — from China, India, Brazil, and South Africa. And that’s where we agreed to list our national actions and commitments, to provide information on the implementation of these actions through national communications, with international consultations and analysis under clearly defined guidelines. We agreed to set a mitigation target to limit warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius, and importantly, to take action to meet this objective consistent with science.
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (Introduced in Senate)
S 1755 IS
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
To direct the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study on emergency communications.
October 6, 2009
Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself and Ms. COLLINS) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
To direct the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study [...]
Iranian Digital Empowerment Act (Introduced in House)US Congress
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPORTS OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO IRAN.1) Software and related services that allow private Iranian citizens to circumvent online censorship and monitoring efforts imposed by the Government of Iran.(2) Software and related services that enable personal communication by the Iranian people.(1) IN GENERAL- Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the export of software and related services described in subsection (b) to the Government of Iran (A) IN GENERAL- In this subsection, the term `Government of Iran’ includes the government of any political subdivision of Iran, and any agency or instrumentality of the Government of Iran.(B) AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY- For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `agency or instrumentality of the Government of Iran’ means an agency of instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code, with each reference in such section to `a foreign state’ deemed to be a reference to `Iran’.(d) Effective Date- This section shall apply with respect to the export of software and related services referred to in subsection (a) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Jerusalem
The U.S. also objects to other Israeli practices in Jerusalem related to housing, including the continuing pattern of evictions and demolitions of Palestinian homes. Our position is clear: the status of Jerusalem is a permanent status issue that must be resolved through negotiations between the parties.
US Congress Unequivocally Supports Terror in GAZA
Israeli forces last January during Operation Cast Lead. Israeli forces bombed Government buildings, houses, UN schools and hospitals in the 22-day assault by air, land and sea on the Gaza Strip, killing over 1,400 Palestinians.
Justice for Gaza
“Now is the time for action,” Justice Goldstone told the Human Rights Council, “A culture of impunity in the region has existed for too long. The lack of accountability for war crimes and possible crimes against humanity has reached a crisis point; the ongoing lack of justice is undermining any hope for a successful peace process and reinforcing an environment that fosters violence. Time and again, experience has taught us that overlooking justice only leads to increased conflict and violence.”
The Mission was appointed by the President of the Human Rights Council in April
Rape of 14 Year Old & Murder of her Family
Steven D. Green, 24, was convicted by a federal jury in Louisville, Ky., on all charged counts, including premeditated murder, aggravated sexual abuse, felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated sexual abuse, use of firearms during the commission of violent crimes, and obstruction of justice. The jury that convicted Green said it was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the defendant should be sentenced to death.
China Investment Deal
Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said that the “core point is not liberalization, but investment facilitation, promotion and the creation of legal certainty. … Now we have a clear platform to develop economic integration with one of the world’s key economic players.” She expressed the expectation that the agreement would lead to increased investment in the ASEAN nations from China.
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