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Iraq: Many killed in suicide bombing
26 Jan 2011
A suicide bomber rammed an ambulance packed with explosives into a security headquarters in central Iraq, killing 13 people. Firaz al-Dulaimi, a hospital doctor, said a further 64 people were wounded in the attack, which targeted…
Lebanon: Saudi Arabia no longer mediating
26 Jan 2011
Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said Saudi Arabia has ceased being a mediator in Lebanon’s political crisis. This decision means a key US ally won't be involved in efforts to ease tensions in a dangerous situation. Many…
Sri Lanka: Slow response to flood victims
26 Jan 2011
Survivors of Sri Lanka’s massive flood affecting over half a million people from heavy monsoon rains last week protested at a government office in the eastern part of the country over slow food aid. More than…
Pakistan: Persecution
26 Jan 2011
Pakistani police are threatening the father of 18-year-old Waqas Gill, a Christian man whom officers raped, killed and threw into a sewer, according to area Christians. The victim’s father said four Muslim policemen abducted his son…
Since last weeks report on the arrested Christians at Christmas there has been no further contact from the detainees. It is almost certain they are in interrogation in Block 209 in the basement of Evin Prison,…
INSIGHT: Tunisia's upheaval
26 Jan 2011
Prime Minister Ghannouchi is expected to make concessions as he forms a government. It is unclear how many ministers will attend a meeting scheduled for next Wednesday when they attempt to salvage the fracturing ‘unity’ cabinet.…