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Crime/Justice. How Al Jazeera English Came of Age. Morsi’s Win is Al Jazeera’s Loss. The logo of Al Jazeera Media Network is seen at the MIPTV, the International Television Programs Market, event in Cannes April 2, 2012.

Morsi’s Win is Al Jazeera’s Loss

(photo by REUTERS/Eric Gaillard) Author: Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi Posted July 1, 2012 “Mohammed Morsi reminds Egyptians of President Gamal Abdul Nasser.” Thus proclaimed Al Jazeera Arabic’s Cairo bureau chief Abdel Fattah Fayed shortly before the new president was due to take oath, apparently in reference to his down-to-earth behavior. Treacherous Waters - By Ross A. Klein. It's not a great time, PR-wise, for the global cruise industry.

Treacherous Waters - By Ross A. Klein

It would be bad enough with all the attention surrounding the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and James Cameron's 3-D release of his blockbuster movie. But contemporary cruise disasters have been in the news with disturbing regularity as well. Bully documentary: Lee Hirsch’s film dangerously oversimplifies the connection between bullying and suicide.

Movie still © 2011 the Weinstein Co.

Bully documentary: Lee Hirsch’s film dangerously oversimplifies the connection between bullying and suicide

All rights reserved. Hackers Steal More Than 10 Million MasterCard and Visa Numbers. Just days after retiring FBI executive assistant Shawn Henry warned that U.S. businesses and law enforcement are vastly overmatched by cyber criminals, more than 10 million MasterCard and Visa card numbers have been reportedly stolen in a “massive” data theft.

Hackers Steal More Than 10 Million MasterCard and Visa Numbers

The two companies late last week began warning banks that specific cards may have been compromised in January and February, yielding information that could be used to counterfeit new cards, Brian Krebs reported Friday on his security news blog. Neither Visa nor MasterCard’s systems themselves were breached, according to Krebs, who added that the information was stolen from an as-yet-unidentified U.S. A perverted ruling that degrades us all. Just under a week ago, a 29-year-old woman was banned by a UK court from having sex.

A perverted ruling that degrades us all

Anyone caught having sexual contact with her, consenting or otherwise, could face charges of sexual assault or rape. Cops And The Press. NYPD officers clear Zuccotti Park, the home to the Occupy Wall Street movement on Nov. 15, 2011.

Cops And The Press

Photo by David Shankbone via Flickr Under the cover of early-morning darkness, an army of New York police officers, over 1,000 strong, moved into Zuccotti Park on November 15, 2011 to clear out Occupy Wall Street protesters. The event became big news, fueling widespread complaints about heavy-handed policing.

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Captured_Childhood-report.pdf (application/pdf Object) “Interpol is meant to be tackle serious crime, not act as the little helper for régimes that want to kill journalists” By Index on Censorship / 13 February, 2012 The global police organisation went beyond its remit in pursuing Saudi Arabian journalist Hamza Kashgari, says Denis MacShane MP.

“Interpol is meant to be tackle serious crime, not act as the little helper for régimes that want to kill journalists”

Now we must ensure the kingdom’s authorities respect free speech Can a tweet kill? Yes, if you live in Saudi Arabia and have Interpol working for the killers. Why the Proponents of a Gay Marriage Ban Will Soon Be Speechless. Courtesy of Idaho State University.

Why the Proponents of a Gay Marriage Ban Will Soon Be Speechless

One of the most remarked-upon aspects of the first round of Prop 8 litigation, that concluded this week with a 2-1 defeat for the initiative at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, was the weakness of the case against gay marriage. As Andrew Cohen explained at the time, at every turn Judge Vaughn Walker, who presided over the trial, expressed frustration at the fact that the opponents of gay marriage either had no case or couldn’t be bothered to make one. Arguing for the gay marriage ban, seasoned attorney Charles Cooper called only two witnesses (the plaintiffs called 17), one of whom was not deemed qualified to testify as an expert. As Cooper finally explained in his closing argument, "Your honor, you don't have to have evidence for this. … You only need to go back to your chambers and pull down any dictionary or book that defines marriage," Cooper told the judge.

"You won't find it had anything to do with homosexuality. " Follow. Remembering Rémi Ochlik - An FP Slide Show. 2012 World Press Photo Contest Winners. In Focus - World Day Against Child Labor. Ten years ago, the International Labor Organization (ILO) established June 12 as World Day Against Child Labor.

In Focus - World Day Against Child Labor

The ILO, an agency of the United Nations, says on its website: "Hundreds of millions of girls and boys throughout the world are engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedoms, violating their rights. " The World Day Against Child Labor was launched as a way to highlight the plight of these children and support governments and social organizations in their campaigns against child labor. [37 photos] Postcards From Hell, 2012 - An FP Photo Essay.

The"failed state" label may conjure up undifferentiated images of poverty and squalor, but a range of troubles plague the 60 countries atop this year's Failed States Index -- an annual collaboration between Foreign Policy and the Fund For Peace that assesses 177 countries.

Postcards From Hell, 2012 - An FP Photo Essay

(Scores are assigned out of a possible 120 points, with higher numbers indicating poorer performance.) Debating the Failed States Index - An FP Roundtable. To see the 2012 Failed States Index, click here. By Nadeem Hotiana To paraphrase Mark Twain, the news of Pakistan's failure has been greatly exaggerated. We take exception to Pakistan's placement on the Failed States Index published in Foreign Policy magazine. This Week at War: What Is NATO Good For? - By Robert Haddick.

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