Iran nuclear programme ‘solely civilian’ – Turkish PM
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 17 Mar 2010
Summary: ErdoganThe Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has told the BBC that he believes Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. source: BBCread more

Why violence against Palestinian women is widespread
Electronic Intifada - 17 Mar 2010
rr r r r rr r rr r rr r rr rr rrr rGAZA CITY, occupied Gaza Strip (IRIN) – Nahla (not her real name), aged 30, from Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, said she was physically and mentally abused for more than ten years by her husband before being granted a divorce three months ago. Fear and cultural factors prevented her from seeking help from women’s organizations.

This US-Israeli Crisis Has Yet To Peak: Diverging Interests Never Clearer
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 17 Mar 2010
Summary: NarwaniEvery time Obama has sought to advance his Mideast agenda, Israel has managed to put a new cog in his wheels. The US president started off his term insisting that Arab-Israeli peace be dealt with before Iran’s nuclear issue, and has had to reverse his plan due to Israeli pressures. source: Huffington Postread more