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Paul E Ester's JournalCoptic Christians under siege as mob attacks Cairo cathedral
Source: The Independent UK
Hundreds of Christians were under siege inside Cairo’s Coptic cathedral last night as security forces and local residents, some armed with handguns, launched a prolonged and unprecedented attack on the seat of Egypt’s ancient Church.
At least one person was killed and at least 84 injured as Christians inside the walled St Mark’s cathedral compound came under a frenzied assault from their assailants in the main road outside.
The fighting erupted after a mass funeral for five Copts who were killed during violent clashes in a north Egyptian town on Saturday. A Muslim man also died in the clashes, which happened after an Islamic institute was daubed with offensive graffiti.
Following yesterday’s service thousands of Christians poured out on to the street and began chanting slogans against Mohamed Morsi, the Egyptian President and long-time member of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/coptic-christians-under-siege-as-mob-attacks-cairo-cathedral-8563600.html
So that's what Assange has been doing inside the embassy! WikiLeaks releases 1.7m US diplomatic and
Source: dailymail.co.uk
So that's what Assange has been doing inside the embassy! WikiLeaks releases 1.7m US diplomatic and intelligence reports covering every country in the world
Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks today published more than 1.7million U.S. records covering diplomatic or intelligence reports on every country in the world.
The data released today includes more than 1.7million U.S. diplomatic records from 1973 to 1976 - covering a traffic of cables, intelligence reports and congressional correspondence.
WikiLeaks described the Public Library of US Diplomacy (PlusD) as the world's largest searchable collection of U.S. confidential, or formerly confidential, diplomatic communications.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2305437/Julian-Assange-WikiLeaks-release-1-7m-US-diplomatic-intelligence-reports.html
Public Library of US Diplomacy (PlusD)
http://www.wikileaks.org/plusd/
Suspect Robs Family at Miami Burger King, Then Man Shoots Him: Police
It happened at about 1 p.m. Friday at the Burger King restaurant at Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 17th Street, police said.
The robber walked in, flashed his gun to the family, demanded their valuables, then headed for the door, according to police.
The father, fearing for his life, took out his gun and shot the suspect in the leg as he stood outside the restaurant, police said.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Suspect-Robs-Family-at-Miami-Burger-King-Then-Man-Shoots-Him-Police-201700291.html
Red meat chemical 'damages heart', say US scientists
This kicked off a chain of events which resulted in higher levels of cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease.
Dieticians warned there may be a risk to people taking carnitine supplements.
There has been a wealth of studies suggesting that regularly eating red meat may be damaging to health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22042995
http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nm.3145.html
Central Park jogger case: Ken Burns documentary may increase pressure to settle
Five black and Hispanic boys were convicted that year in the rape and grisly beating of a white woman jogging in the park, and they went on to serve six to 13 years in prison before their convictions were thrown out in 2002 because of evidence linking someone else to the crime.
They sued police and prosecutors for $250 million. But the lawsuit has languished for a decade with no resolution in sight.
MORE: NYC's most infamous crimes | 'Central Park 5' calling for justice 22 years later | 'Central Park Five': Crime and punishment
Now, a growing chorus of lawmakers is asking New York City to settle with the five men. And the pressure is likely to build in the coming weeks with the broadcast of a documentary on the case by filmmaker Ken Burns. It airs on PBS on April 16.
http://newyork.newsday.com/news/new-york/central-park-jogger-case-ken-burns-documentary-may-increase-pressure-to-settle-1.5020035
Minister seeks return of peyote seized in Santa Rosa
Former Santa Rosa resident David Marbain, 56, is seeking the return of nearly 5 pounds of the dried cactus known for its hallucinogenic effects as well as 27 live plants that were taken in the 2010 sweep.
Marbain insists it was legal for him to have the natural source of the drug mescaline because it is sacramental medicine that was being used for religious purposes.
He's calling on the Sheriff's Office to give it back so he can continue to use it or dispose of it according to Indian tradition.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20130406/ARTICLES/130409619
Top Lobbying firms in the state
The three biggest spenders on lobbying were the California State Council of Service Employees, Western States Petroleum Association and California Teachers Association, at more than $8 million each.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20130324/ARTICLES/130329722/1033/news?Title=Powerful-lobbying-firms-have-North-Bay-connections
The Most Intense Videos From Syria! [Graphic] - War uncensored
Warning - As you would expect from battle footage, these videos show death and destruction.
The Most Intense Videos From Syria!
Read more at http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3b9_1364639885#Ld8rP5m54ykKcxw2.99
The Most Intense Videos From Syria! Part 2
Read more at http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7ac_1365336616#sz1ejdGQkQxY5p0P.99
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