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Almost half of all journalists imprisoned in 2008 are in China and Cuba

Almost half of all journalists imprisoned in 2008 are in China and Cuba

A recent report by Freedom House, an organization founded by the U.S. government and private groups, reveals that freedom of expression and the right of expression continue to decline throughout the world for the seventh consecutive year. Out of the 125 journalists imprisoned in 2008, half of them are behind bars in China and Cuba. The study by Freedom [...]
Sudan’s al-Bashir further defies arrest warrant, travels for the 6th time

Sudan’s al-Bashir further defies arrest warrant, travels for the 6th time

During a speech in Zalengi in western Darfur, Sudan President and ICC-indicted Omar al-Bashir said that he welcomes the support of the Arab League and African Union. “We found a very strong position in regional organizations such as the Arab League and the AU,” he said, referring to the rejection of these organizations of his arrest warrant for [...]
The Scent of Ancient Egyptian Royalty

The Scent of Ancient Egyptian Royalty

Scientific investigations via radiological analysis have begun in Bonn on a 3,500-year old flask of perfume that dates back to ancient Egyptian era and belonged to Pharaoh Hatshepsut. In a year, the scientific study being conducted in the department of clinical radiology at the University of Bonn will be able to reveal the scent used by ancient Egyptian [...]