While the Ayattolahs in Iran are intimidating people into ceasing their criticism of the government, U.S. Justice Department prosecutors are doing the same here in the United States, specifically in the trial of U.S. vs. Robert Kahre, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas. Upset with critical comments posted by American citizens regarding the prosecution of a man who used gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. mint as legal tender, the prosecutors have been abusing their power to issue grand-jury subpoenas.
Recently, an American Civil Liberties Union report pointed out, "Anti-terrorism training materials currently being used by the Department of Defense (DoD) teach its personnel that free expression in the form of public protests should be regarded as ‘low level terrorism’.”
A leading Iranian religious leader has called for the execution of "rioters" who have led a series of anti-government protests following the country's disputed June 12 presidential election.
The Group of Eight leading powers meeting in Italy have said they "deplored" the post-election violence in Iran and urged the Islamic republic to "respect fundamental human rights".
Iran's president has compared his US counterpart, Barack Obama, to predecessor George Bush in an escalation of the war of words between Tehran and Washington.
The international Quartet on Middle East peace has called on Israel to halt Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territories and open border crossings as a first step to advance peace.
At least 15 people have been killed and nearly 50 wounded after a bomb exploded in a motorbike market in central Baghdad, just four days before US troops are due to pullout of Iraqi cities and towns.
Saad Hariri, the leader of Lebanon's parliamentary majority, looks set to be the country's next prime minister after gathering the support of many of the members of the 128-seat body, sources say.
Australia's Qantas Airways has cancelled orders for 15 Boeing Dreamliners and deferred orders for 15 more new planes, dealing the US-based plane maker a heavy blow amid an already depressed aviation market.
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Australia's Qantas Airways has cancelled orders for 15 Boeing Dreamliners and deferred orders for 15 more new planes, dealing the US-based plane maker a heavy blow amid an already depressed aviation market.
