Americans writers' free expression is under attack by foreign courts. In the most recent assault, a Brazilian widow is suing an American reporter in a Brazilian court for allegedly defaming the entire nation of Brazil. She claims Joseph M. Sharkey, a … [Read more...] about Brazil Threatens Americans’ Free Speech
Contributor: by Rachel Ehrenfeld
English Libel Laws Facilitate Libel Tourism
English libel laws dating back to 1849 allow foreigners to sue other foreigners in English courts a practice known as "libel tourism". in addition, England's plaintiff-friendly libel law is at loggerheads with American principles of free speech … [Read more...] about English Libel Laws Facilitate Libel Tourism
'Libel Tourism' And Free Speech
Madam, As the only American author who stood up to Khalid bin Mahfouz's campaign to silence American writers and publishers, I would like to note that the Saudi billionaire did not win his many libel lawsuits in the UK on merit, as your newspaper … [Read more...] about 'Libel Tourism' And Free Speech
Ahmadinejad — The Economic Reformer
On September 9, Iran will stage one of its biggest economic shams, seemingly selling fifty percent of its telecommunication company, Iran Telecom (TCI), to private investors. The well-advertised "privatization" of the company, described as "the … [Read more...] about Ahmadinejad — The Economic Reformer
Libyan Oil Is Thicker Than American Blood
In a chillingly cynical excuse Scotland released the former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi who blew up Pan Am flight 103 in December 1988 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The pretext "compassion" for the allegedly terminally ill … [Read more...] about Libyan Oil Is Thicker Than American Blood
U.K. Libel Laws Chill Another American Book
The most recent casualties of Britain's pernicious libel laws are New York-based best-selling author Michael Gross and his intriguing and well-researched book Rogues Gallery: The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money That Made the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about U.K. Libel Laws Chill Another American Book
U.S. Bails Out Palestinian Terrorism – Again
The Obama administration militarizes the Palestinians. The May 28 meeting between President Barak Obama and Palestinian Authority leader, Mahmoud Abbas, confirms that this Administration, like its predecessors, refuses to learn from the past. In yet … [Read more...] about U.S. Bails Out Palestinian Terrorism – Again
A Recession In Terrorism Finance?
The economic downturn and instability of the financial markets in the West has battered global economies. Despite the accompanying drop in oil prices, the current financial crisis has actually presented opportunities to expedite the influence and … [Read more...] about A Recession In Terrorism Finance?
Where Is Saudi Support For Taliban Victims?
A conspicuous lack of aid shows where the Kingdom stands. Conspicuously, neither Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz nor the rulers of any Arab or Muslim state are holding special national telethons to help raise funds for some 400,000 new … [Read more...] about Where Is Saudi Support For Taliban Victims?
Winning The War In Afghanistan
While the Obama administration is debating whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan, there may be a better solution for stabilizing the country. No one expects Afghanistan to become a peaceful, self-sustaining democracy overnight. However, without … [Read more...] about Winning The War In Afghanistan