Burma: Use of religious defamation laws indicate deterioration in fundamental freedoms

London, 18 March, (Asiantribune.com): Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed that it, “continues to be deeply concerned about the violations of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression in Burma, amid growing religious intolerance, as illustrated by two current cases of “religious defamation.” In a press release Christian […]

Museum massacre jolts Tunisia

A victim is being evacuated by rescue workers outside the Bardo museum in Tunis, on Wednesday in Tunis, Tunisia. (AP) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published — Wednesday 18 March 2015 CAIRO: Gunmen in Tunisia took a group of tourists hostage at a museum and at least 22 people were reportedly killed […]

As Netanyahu wins, the U.S. disengages

Summary Michael Young| The Daily Star Lebanon Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory in Israel’s general elections means that any hope of serious negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians – never particularly high in the first place – is now virtually nil. But more uncertain, and interesting, is what it will do to relations […]