Postcards from the Edge
Britain's hidden 'honour' crimes
Monday, June 11, 2007
Banaz Mahmod
Hundreds of 'honour' crimes take place in Britain and are on the increase, a leading Human Rights barrister has warned.
Usha Sood, who specialises in Asian family cases, said they were becoming more common in the UK.
The alarm call comes as the victim of Britain's latet 'honour killing' had been dismissed by police as a fantasist as her father and uncle were convicted of murder.
Banaz Mahmod
Hundreds of 'honour' crimes take place in Britain and are on the increase, a leading Human Rights barrister has warned.
Usha Sood, who specialises in Asian family cases, said they were becoming more common in the UK.
The alarm call comes as the victim of Britain's latet 'honour killing' had been dismissed by police as a fantasist as her father and uncle were convicted of murder.
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Mosque funding madness
Posted by Damian Thompson on 12 Jun 2007 at 16:05
Why is the official body representing Britain’s Churches funding the activities of a radical mosque?
Posted by Damian Thompson on 12 Jun 2007 at 16:05
Why is the official body representing Britain’s Churches funding the activities of a radical mosque?
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U.N. women's rights group criticized Pakistan for honor killings, trafficking
The Associated Press
Published: June 8, 2007
UNITED NATIONS: A U.N. committee charged with promoting women's rights expressed concern over an increasing number of reported "honor killings" in Pakistan and criticized the country for failing to adequately address the trafficking of women.
The Associated Press
Published: June 8, 2007
UNITED NATIONS: A U.N. committee charged with promoting women's rights expressed concern over an increasing number of reported "honor killings" in Pakistan and criticized the country for failing to adequately address the trafficking of women.
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Yonat Shimron, Staff Writer
The former Enloe High School history teacher who invited a Christian evangelist to speak to his students is not taking his reprimand quietly.
Social studies teacher Robert Escamilla said the Wake County school system squelched free speech and academic freedom -- and he is finding a growing group of supporters.
Social studies teacher Robert Escamilla said the Wake County school system squelched free speech and academic freedom -- and he is finding a growing group of supporters.
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EU Breaks Freeze on Funding PA
by Hana Levi Julian
(IsraelNN.com) The European Union has agreed to transfer 4 million euros (approximately $5 million) to the coffers of the Palestinian Authority government, effectively ending a freeze by Western nations on funding the Hamas terrorist-led entity.
by Hana Levi Julian
(IsraelNN.com) The European Union has agreed to transfer 4 million euros (approximately $5 million) to the coffers of the Palestinian Authority government, effectively ending a freeze by Western nations on funding the Hamas terrorist-led entity.
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