MODERN SLAVERY

 In my past regular weekly news posts about Syria and Iraq, I have written often about the many obscenities committed by the Islamic State. One of these is

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WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED MOST?

When you ask the question “What do our children need most?”, the answer depends rather a lot on where they are. I often write about violent countries such

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A HAPPIER NEW YEAR IN 2016?

A HAPPIER NEW YEAR IN 2016? Firstly, I wish all my readers a Happy New Year plus good health, prosperity and lots of love and kindness throughout 2016.

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7 STRATEGIES TO DEFEAT THE ISLAMIC STATE IN 2016

7 STRATEGIES TO DEFEAT THE ISLAMIC STATE IN 2016 Frankly, the world had little choice but to fight the Islamic State. So as 2015 ended I offered 7

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Saudi Women Take One Small Step Into the 21st Century

SAUDI WOMEN TAKE ONE SMALL STEP INTO THE 21ST CENTURY Congratulations to Saudi Arabia as Saudi women take one small step into the 21st century by both voting

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ANATOMY OF AN ISLAMIC STATE JIHADIST

ANATOMY OF AN ISLAMIC STATE JIHADIST What is the anatomy of an Islamic State Jihadist? I don’t mean physically – they come in all shapes and sizes just

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LEEDS UNITED – ANOTHER BAHRAIN “DODGY DEAL”?

BAHRAIN NEWS LEEDS UNITED - ANOTHER "DODGY DEAL" COMING FROM BAHRAIN? TIMELINE 30th SEPTEMBER 2012 15.05 GMT: For months now the loyal fans of British football club Leeds

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EGYPT: The “Revolution” that Never Was?

BURMA: In my very first post on 1st January 2011 I wrote about women's rights and how by depriving women of the opportunity to play their full role

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BAHRAIN: Persecution of Adults Not Enough – Children Now Under Fire

FATHER AND 4 YEAR OLD SON BLASTED BY POLICE BIRDSHOT WHILE SITTING IN THE STREET: BAHRAIN’S PATHETIC LEGAL SYSTEM TOO AFRAID OF LOSING FACE TO ACQUIT ALL MEDICS

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UN Monitors Allowed Into Site of 4th Massacre Only After “Attempted Cover-up”?

AFTER 2 DAYS UN OBSERVERS REACH SITE OF 4th MASSACRE TO STILL FIND BODY PARTS AND THE STENCH OF BURNT FLESH: HOURS OF FIGHTING AS FSA STRIKES BACK

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