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5/28/2011 3:20:21 PM
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Fears Mount That Russia Could Face Another Summer Of Deadly Forest Fires
Peat bogs and forests have burst into flames earlier than usual this year, sparking fears of more deadly blazes this summer in Russia. Moreover, volunteer firefighters, who last year battled the fires in an impressive show of solidarity, say a new law greatly hinders them and leaves thousands of isolated villages in harm's way. More 
Amnesty International Marks Golden Anniversary
Amnesty International began with a lawyer's defense of two jailed Portuguese students. At 50, it now stands as the world's largest human rights organization, with some 3 million participants pressing for human rights around the globe. More 
Clashes, Arrests At Banned Moscow Gay Rights Rally
Russian gay-rights activists vowed after receiving the authorities' rejection letter on May 17 that they would proceed with the gay-pride event in the capital. More 
Beyoncé Dances Through War-Torn Georgia
Careful viewers of Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)" video will notice that as the American pop diva struts her stuff through a postapocalyptic landscape (walking two slobbering hyenas on chains, no less) she passes a sign along the road that seems out of place -- even in this jumble of sights and sounds. The sign is in Georgian, of all languages, and points the way to the capital, Tbilisi, as well as to Tskhinvali and Gori. More 
Now Open Kitchens Are Un-Islamic, Too
Every now and then, Iran's clerics and officials come up with new things they designate as "un-Islamic." More 
South Ossetian Leader Explores Options For Remaining In Power
Two proposals have been floated over the past month to enable the de facto president of Georgia's breakaway Republic of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity, to continue serving as president after the expiry of his second term. More 
Look Who's Talking (For Mullah Omar) Now
Even if Tayyab Agha was in close contact with Mullah Omar while the Taliban was in power, that is little help when it comes to determining his current status within the Taliban organization. More |
