Asia
Pakistan: Blasphemy Law “Categorically Excluded” from Reform
The campaign in Pakistan against Parliamentarian Sherry Rehman is emphasizing the same brutal aspect of Islamic law which was written in blood at...
Communist China Embraces the Gold Standard
In one of the most ironic and revealing moves in the unfolding of relations between the United States and China, China has announced...
Read moreU.S. Admiral Says China’s “Carrier Killer” Missile Won’t Alter Navy’s Asia Stance
It’s been called the “Carrier Killer” for its supposed ability to be launched from hundred of miles away and quickly destroy the largest...
Read moreWhat Does Red China Intend With Its Rare Earth Monopoly?
Communist China supplies the world with more than 95 percent of the rare earth minerals, resources which are increasingly vital to advanced technology....
Read moreWidow of Pakistani Shot by Raymond Davis Committed Suicide
“We want blood for blood.” Those were the last words of Shumaila Faheem, who committed suicide after swallowing poison pills on Sunday, February...
Read moreIranians Crack Down on Christian Churches
While Islamist extremism is advancing in Pakistan and Egypt, one of the bastions of the Jihadist ideology is facing a challenge its mullahs...
Read moreDeath Remains Pakistan’s Penalty for Blasphemy Against Mohammed
A Pakistani lawmaker who had worked to reform her nation’s harsh blasphemy law has abandoned that effort, at least for the moment. Sherry...
Read morePublic Voice of Pakistan Denies Immunity for Raymond Davis
"Raymond Davis must be tried under Pakistani laws," stated the nearly unanimous voice of Pakistanis as the masses express their anger and grief...
Read morePakistani Govt Fails to Eradicate Polio Despite Millions in Funding
Despite millions of dollars in funding for polio eradication, the Pakistani regime and its health department have failed to erase the scourge —...
Read moreRed China Bans Anti-Communist Rabbit Cartoon
With the Year of the Rabbit set to commence on February 3, 2011 — Chinese New Year — the ruling Chinese Communist Party...
Read moreSearch for “Blasphemers” Continues in Pakistan
In the three weeks that have passed since the governor of Punjab was assassinated, it has become clear that Islamic extremists are gaining...
Read moreCongress Considers Religious Freedom Envoy
As Pakistan slides further in the direction of Islamic extremism, and anti-Christian violence is on the rise in Iraq and Egypt, Congress may...
Read moreChristian Arabs Face Persecution in Their Homelands
Romel Hawal was born in Habbaniya Cece, Iraq, 48 years ago. Most of the population then was Christian. Now Hawal may become part...
Read moreMissing Persons and Intelligence Agencies
Missing persons are a major human-rights issue in various countries. One niche of the missing persons saga is Asian nationals who went missing...
Read moreIs Chinese Economy a Paper Tiger?
Banks in China allow American customers to buy and to hold Chinese yuan. A state-owned Chinese bank in New York has begun to...
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