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Mar 27 2010 10:06AM
Conspiracy against Iran's national security

Alieh Eghdamdoust is a woman's rights activist from the north regions of Iran who is serving 3 year prison term for her activities which were raising women's awareness of their rights. Despite widespread campaigns for her release Alieh...

Mar 26 2010 3:09PM
Wiped hands and Haiti

The news story about George W Bush, seemingly wiping his hand on someone’s shirt, after having shaken hands with a Haitian earthquake survivor, caught my eye today. It was interesting because that ‘someone’ was none other than Bill...

Mar 25 2010 9:53PM
A big thank you to the IS Middle East Team, especially Ann Harrison and Drury Dyke

Last Iranian year was a difficult and turbulent year for the Iranian people. Iran was about to have its presidential elections after 5 years of Ahmadinejad’s presidency which brought economic disaster, political chaos and international...

Mar 25 2010 9:51PM
A big thank you to the IS Middle East Team, especially Ann Harrison and Drury Dyke

Last Iranian year was a difficult and turbulent year for the Iranian people. Iran was about to have its presidential elections after 5 years of Ahmadinejad’s presidency which brought economic disaster, political chaos and international...

Mar 25 2010 4:21PM
Guatemala.

Here's some good news and an inspirational story from Guatemala. Guatemalan Genocide Survivor Wins Roger Baldwin Award Jesus Tecu Osorio honored for his work seeking justice for victims of genocide and empowering indigenous Guatemalans...