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US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights

UN General Assembly Condemns Syria

The United Nations passed a non-binding resolution condemning 'systemic human rights violations' in Syria by the Assad regime.

Saudi Twitter Apostate Repents

Hazma Kashgari has repented a series of tweets he made as prosecutors prepare to interrogate and charge him with blasphemy.

Saudi Twitter Apostate's Supporters Targeted

A controversial Saudi blasphemy case is set to expand to online supporters of a columnist who made 'blasphemous' tweets

Torture, Rape in Prisons Under Libya's New Government

Rights officials say rape, torture, and summary executions are widespread in Libya's prisons under the post-Qaddafi regime.

Crusading Judge On Trial

Spanish Judge Garzon Charged With Exceeding Authority

Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon is on trial for attempting to violate the 1977 Amnesty that helped restore democracy.

Egyptians Protest Gov't Raid on Pro-Democracy NGOs

The Egyptian Social Democratic Party called for a demonstration Monday night to protest last week's raid on a group of pro-democracy NGOs.

UN Denounces Iran for Human Rights Violations

UN General Assembly approves a resolution denouncing serious human rights violations in Iran.