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Syria: UN Human Rights Council Publish Report On Syria

The situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic has deteriorated significantly since 15 February 2012. Armed violence increased in intensity and spread to new areas. Active hostilities raged between Government forces (and the Shabbiha) and anti-Government armed groups. Sporadic clashes between the armed actors evolved into continuous combat, involving more brutal tactics and new military capabilities on both sides. The level of armed violence varied throughout the country.

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Hezbollah rally in Beirut, Lebanon in 2008

Hezbollah’s Propaganda War

Hezbollah has built a multi-million dollar theme park celebrating its military victories over Israel. It’s the latest PR offensive from the Iranian-funded Shia Muslim militia its followers call the “Party of God.”

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Have The U.S. And Europe Helped Arm And Empower Islamist Militants In Syria?

One of the primary arguments against arming the Syrian rebels is that their lack of organization and centralized command means that the weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants and terrorists in their ranks.

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10 Greek Street: Razor Clams, Chorizo and Broad Beans

10 Greek Street (Soho)

Much has been said and written about 10 Greek Street, which is as you may have deduced from the name, in Greek Street, Soho in house number 10 in the middle of the restaurant mile. Since this tiny non booking restaurant has opened at the beginning of the year, I have made several attempts to visit, all corrupted by my innate disgust for queuing. Once however I was lucky to get a table and I am very sad that 10 Greek Street doesn’t allow me to reserve a table, as I would be back many times.

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Cameroon: Olympic Escape – Blame The System, Not The Athletes

The London Olympics have come to a close, but whilst Cameroon may not have won any medals, they are still the subject of much conversation due to their excellence in the “Europathlon” (the defection of athletes in London during the Games).

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