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Cry for Freedom by a Nude Egyptian Blogger

“In a culture that believes the devil’s lure and the route to hell lie in the naked face and eyes of a woman, stark nudity could very well be a revolutionary cry and a suicidal choice.”

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - For me the news is what we see on the streets and not what we read in the morning papers or watch on the TV news.

I believe that the street is the honest reflection to our economy, behavioral sociology, politics, faith, and sexuality, to our education, our sense of beauty and our respect for freedoms and human rights, or our lack of respect for them, for that matter.

Vulva Girl Serenades Foreskin Man on San Francisco Election Day

Africa’s intactivist superhero promises to help Foreskin Man “forget about those scars” in her new song from MGMbill Records.

(SAN DIEGO) - The group behind efforts to ban forced circumcision of boys has recorded a new dance tune entitled “Foreskin Man” to promote their comic book series of the same name. The song is performed by Vulva Girl, Foreskin Man’s female counterpart, and was released today by MGMbill Records.

The lyrics were written by Matthew Hess, president of MGMbill.org.

Israel raid kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians in an attack on the northern part of the blockaded Gaza Strip as Tel Aviv steps up attacks against civilians in the besieged territory, Press TV reports.

(GAZA STRIP Press TV) - The incident occurred on Thursday, when armed clashes broke out between Israeli troops and Palestinians in the north of the besieged coastal sliver.

The Israeli army has increased its attacks against the Gazans, vowing to continue to act against Palestinian fighters allegedly poised to fire rockets across the border. Palestinian groups say they're observing an Egyptian-brokered truce agreement but reserve the right to reply to any Israeli aggression.

Commonwealth Should Stand Up for Human Rights

Canadian opposition members have called for Sri Lanka to be suspended from the Commonwealth until alleged war drime perpetrators are properly held to account.

(PERTH, Aust.) - A government accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and numerous human rights violations is set to take control of an organisation of governments representing more than 2 billion people around the world.

Sri Lanka is to pick up the baton from Australia as the next head of the Commonwealth from 2013 to 2015.

Palestine Enters UNESCO in 107 to 14 Vote

Let the US waste its billions on wars against small nations. The rest of the world prefers to take a different path.

(CHICAGO) - To mounting excitement and wild applause, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), voted 107-14 with 52 abstentions, to approve full Palestinian membership in the international body. The vote came on Monday.

Fully aware that the negotiations track pushed by the US and Israel does nothing but enhance Israel’s continued take over of Palestinian land, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has chosen to enlist the UN in Palestine’s request for justice.

UNESCO, Ashraf AbuRahmah, and more

The UN released yet another report detailing the humanitarian effect of the illegal siege of Gaza...

(BETHLEHEM) - An apartheid "judge" just allowed the Israeli occupation authorities to keep our friend Ashraf AbuRahmah in jail pending trials.

Ashraf was shot deliberately while handcuffed and blindfolded in an incident that was captured on video embarrassing the occupation forces.

IHH offers helping hand for orphans in Van

IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation which has joined search and rescue and relief efforts in quake-stricken Van province with a 250-member-team, is now offering a helping hand for orphans in the region.

(ISTANBUL) - The foundation will assume the care of children who were orphaned by the quake as well as other orphans, making them have a monthly income which they will use for their clothing, accommodation, education, healthcare and other expenses. Just making a monthly donation of 35€ or 50$, charity givers can assume the care of an orphan.

In addition, families who already support an orphan in other regions or countries through the Sponsor Family Project can also assume the care of another orphan in Van.

Temp Separation Can Spur Subterranean Bachelor Skills

Independence does have its price.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The other day I ran into an old friend who had opted for a temporary time-out separation from his wife of 25 years.

The two, as he described it, were not mortal enemies but just recognized how profoundly their differences were. They felt the need to take what he called a "marriage respite".

Bad Science Doesn`t Justify Male Circumcision

Includes the brand new song by Agron Belica, Say No to Circumcision - Leave Those Babies Alone!

(NEW YORK) - Doctors still attempt to promote the unnecessary and unethical practice of male infant circumcision – and have begun using increasingly questionable science to support their argument.

America is moving the right direction.

Seeking Positives from the Negatives of War

War would eventually shadow the memories of my formative years, and positive events throughout my life.

(POICVIANA, Fla.) - After writing the "The Demons of War are Persistent," my personal story of Vietnam, and the struggle over forty years against emotional conflicts, nightmares and guilt, which today is universally recognized as PTSD.

Like many warriors, I never spoke about the war, nor stayed in touch with brother warriors, dreading the likelihood of talking about horrific memories.