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international / gender and sexuality Wednesday November 15, 2006 - 16:16 by pat c
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In spite of Islamic opposition some progress has taken place in Pakistan where at least rape victims will no longer be tried under Islamic "Law" and have to prove their innocence. Up until now victims had to have four male witnesses to the crime - if not they faced prosecution for adultery. Full story at link. pat c ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday November 15, 2006 - 12:37 by swan
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international / anti-capitalism Wednesday November 15, 2006 - 05:33 by nano
Not too long ago Rupert Murdock would have trounced anyone in his media group for letting the ‘cat out of the bag’ (stating plain truth). It was therefore with jaw-dropping amazement that a local Australian audience listened to Murdock plainly state that we should not allow a particular administration to affect our attitude to the United States. “Administrations come and go”, he said, inferring REAL POWER, which Murdock represents, continues unaffected by the whims of democratic process! ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Tuesday November 14, 2006 - 03:36 by Gearoid Macseain
Major report at UNFCCC Nairobi - Consequences for conservation policy, land use and habitat management Climate Risk Europe Ltd (Ireland & UK ) and Climate Risk Pty Ltd (Australia), international climate risk specialists, today release The Global Status Report on Birds and Climate Change at COP/MOP 2 + COP 12 in Nairobi, Kenya ... read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights Tuesday November 14, 2006 - 00:41 by Alliance For Animal Rights
A FARMER who single-handedly slaughtered almost 4,000 pigs after a banned food additive was discovered on his farm was ordered yesterday to fork out over €71,000 in fines and legal costs. ... read full story / add a comment |
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