Ambassador From Jordan Freed by Captors in Libya
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 13th, 2014 5:01 pm by HL
Ambassador From Jordan Freed by Captors in Libya
The ambassador, Fawaz al-Itan, returned to Jordan after his government agreed to release a Libyan serving a life sentence on terrorism charges.
The Lede: Concern for Health of 2 Political Prisoners in Egypt
Two young Egyptians detained during the military-backed government’s deadly crackdown on dissent face serious threats to their health after more than 100 days on hunger strike, according to medical reports.
Prosecutor Seeks 30-Day Psychiatric Evaluation for Pistorius
The move by the prosecutor Gerrie Nel followed defense testimony that Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend, has “general anxiety disorder.”
China Real Estate Falls Back to Earth
Housing starts plummeted 25 percent last month from a year ago, a severe blow for a country long buoyed by residential construction.
French Say Assad’s Forces Used Chlorine Gas 14 Times
France’s foreign minister accused the government of President Bashar al-Assad of carrying out more chemical attacks and said he regretted that the Obama administration had decided against using force last year.
