News 9/1/2011: Displaced Kenyans Hope ICC Hearings Bring Justice
News from violent crimes happening now, on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at 4:28pm. Someone's mother or sister, son or father, is being victimized as you read this. These events happened very recently. As unsettling as they are to read, they all beg one question - could this happen to YOUR mother or sister? YOUR son? Or have you prepared yourself for similar events?
Syria cannot be stuck in cycle of violence
by gulfnews.com
The use of violence will not resolve anything. In fact, it will only breed hatred and extremism and would encourage others also to resort to it as well. A report published by Amnesty International (AI) indicates that at least 88 people, including 10 ...
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Marlboro police need volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team
by Asbury Park Press
MARLBORO — The township police department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Marlboro Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around, and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, ...
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Cousin of accused Fort Hood shooter starts charity
by Sacramento Bee
By ALICIA A. CALDWELL AP WASHINGTON -- A relative of the Army psychiatrist accused in a shooting rampage at an Army post has created a Muslim charity denouncing violence. Nader Hasan says he set up the Nawal Foundation to unite people against violence ...
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Is Glee Star's "Bruised-Up Barbie" Photo Shoot Glamorizing Domestic Violence?
by E! Online
Glee's resident ditzy cheerleader Brittany posed for a photo shoot for LA provocateur photographer Tyler Shields, and the pics are generating controversy for what critics say is imagery evoking domestic violence, or even Rihanna following the beating ...
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Displaced Kenyans Hope ICC Hearings Bring Justice
by Voice of America
September 01, 2011 Displaced Kenyans Hope ICC Hearings Bring Justice Gabe Joselow | Nairobi Kenyans displaced by violence following the disputed 2007 presidential elections say they are still waiting for justice. As three major political figures face ...
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