18 Months In Jail For Syrian Activist

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Faiq al-Mir, the political activist was originally sentenced to three months but the court commuted half of it into eighteen months, according to the National Organization for Human Rights in Syria (NOHR). He is a memb... more

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Use of Cluster Bomb By Israel Deemed 'Legal'

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Israel

As the Israeli military prosecutors say that it was legal under international law to use cluster bombs, the officers who used them would not be indicted. This comes after a year-long enquiry. “The use of the weap... more

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Bush's Order Condemned By Hezbollah

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Lebanon

While US President George W. Bush suggests a majority vote, Hezbollah calls the move as unconstitutional. On Friday, President Bush has been denounced by Hezbollah for urging anti-Syrian lawmakers to push through their own... more

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Chaos Follows After The End of Lahoud's Presidency of Lebanon

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

Before leaving office, Emile Lahoud who is pro-Syrian had placed an order for the army to take control of the government. However, the move was rejected by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora who is pro-Western. Siniora said that... more

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