Pak doctor's prosecution 'unjust and unwarranted': Hillary - The Hindu25 May 2012

The HinduPak doctor's prosecution 'unjust and unwarranted': HillaryThe HinduThe 33-year jail term to a Pakistani doctor who helped CIA in finding Osama bin Laden has created outrage in the US with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calling it “unjust and unwarranted” and a Senate panel voting to cut aid to Islamabad.Bilawal Bhutto justifies sentencing of Shakil AfridiHindustan TimesUS cuts aid in row with PakistanABC OnlineUS cuts Pakistan aid over jailing of bin Laden sting doctorSydney Morning HeraldThe Australian -AFP -NDTVall 2,188 news articles »

Chen Guangcheng says he fears reprisals against his family - The Guardian25 May 2012

The GuardianChen Guangcheng says he fears reprisals against his familyThe GuardianChinese activist Chen Guangcheng has attacked "despicable" retaliation against his family and supporters and warned that the treatment of his detained nephew is a litmus test for the rule of law in China. "Of course, I'm very worried.Blind activist Chen Guangcheng's brother flees villageBBC NewsChen says he suffered 'beyond imagination' in ChinaAFPChen's brother flees village to seek legal helpTimes of IndiaThe Economist -The Australianall 373 news articles »

Sister tells of relief at Shafilea 'murder' revelation - Herald Scotland25 May 2012

BBC NewsSister tells of relief at Shafilea 'murder' revelationHerald ScotlandTHE sister of an alleged murder victim told a jury it was a relief to tell police after seven years that her parents had killed the teenager. Alesha Ahmed was giving evidence at Chester Crown Court where her parents, Iftikhar and Farzana, ...Sister is haunted by 'honour killing'The IndependentShafilea Ahmed's sister talks of relief at finally telling police of alleged ...The GuardianShafilea Ahmed trial: Mother said 'Just finish it here' moments before ...Daily MailTelegraph.co.uk -Mirror.co.ukall 142 news articles »

Egypt elections: Counting begins in some polling stations - BBC News25 May 2012

BBC NewsEgypt elections: Counting begins in some polling stationsBBC NewsCounting has begun at some polling stations after two days of voting in Egypt's first free elections. Only a small fraction of results have been announced so far, with counting to continue over the weekend. At a news briefing, the prominent Muslim ...Brotherhood claims election leadThe Press AssociationEgypt wraps up presidential electionXinhuaMuslim Brotherhood claims early lead in Egyptian voteCTV.caTelegraph.co.uk -Christian Science Monitor -Reutersall 5,056 news articles »

Scottish independence: 'Yes' campaign to be launched - BBC News25 May 2012

BBC NewsScottish independence: 'Yes' campaign to be launchedBBC NewsThe official campaign encouraging people to back Scottish independence in the forthcoming referendum is being launched in Edinburgh. The SNP is playing a leading role in the "Yes Scotland" campaign, which will also include other parties, ...Pro-independence campaign for 2014 referendum launched in Edinburghstv.tvGeorge Kerevan: Salmond brand may be better sellerScotsmanYes-to-independence campaign beginsThe Press AssociationITV News -The Guardian -Telegraph.co.ukall 138 news articles »