Bulgaria's efforts to fight corruption have not gone unnoticed. On June 6, International Monetary Fund Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn praised Bulgaria's economic stability. A day earlier, Bulgaria was accepted as a member of the World Bank's … [Read more...] about No Bulgarian Sanctions: Government Will Fight Corruption
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Rachel’s Law
Suicide bombers aren't the only weapon being used by jihadists in their war with Western civilization. By exploiting the free world's laws on libel, they have succeeded in intimidating writers who expose their terrorist activities. One of the most … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Law
Alfano, Skelos Libel Terrorism Legislation Signed Into Law
Assemblyman Tom Alfano and Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean Skelos announced that their legislation protecting American authors from "Libel Terrorism" was signed into law by Governor Paterson. As authored by Senator Skelos, Assemblyman Alfano and … [Read more...] about Alfano, Skelos Libel Terrorism Legislation Signed Into Law
Shari'a Financing And The Coming Ummah
Chapter 28, Armed Groups: Studies in National Security, Counterterrorism, and Counterinsurgency; EDITED BY JEFFREY NORWITZ, FOREWORD BY ADMIRAL STANSFIELD TURNER, U.S. NAVY (RET) AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE. U.S. Naval War College, … [Read more...] about Shari'a Financing And The Coming Ummah
The Battle On The Libel Tourism Front
Will Congress step to the plate to defend free speech? Today's guest for Frontpage Interview is Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld, Director of the American Center for Democracy. A Ph.D. in criminology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ehrenfed focuses on … [Read more...] about The Battle On The Libel Tourism Front
Bulgaria’s PM Has Both The Will And The Potential To Carry Out Reforms
THIS TIME BULGARIA IS DETERMINED TO SUCCEED Corruption and organized crime is a worldwide vice, not just a Bulgarian phenomenon, says Chris Braham, Law Enforcement & Management Consulting Global Services Chris Braham is a member of the … [Read more...] about Bulgaria’s PM Has Both The Will And The Potential To Carry Out Reforms
Brussels Often Criticizes Bulgaria, Sometimes Without Grounds
DR. EHRENFELD: FIGHT CORRUPTION NOW The Bulgarians should take their Premier's courage as an example, says Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld is the director of the US Centre for the Study of Corruption and the Rule of Law. She is in … [Read more...] about Brussels Often Criticizes Bulgaria, Sometimes Without Grounds
Congress Seeks To Extend Free-Speech Protections To Libel Cases Overseas
An American author who has faced lawsuits for her writings about terrorism financing has sparked a burgeoning legal movement in the United States. In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of legislative activity taking aim at the growing number of … [Read more...] about Congress Seeks To Extend Free-Speech Protections To Libel Cases Overseas
Bill Targets Overseas Libel Suits
A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would penalize plaintiffs who use looser libel laws overseas to bring frivolous lawsuits. The bill, introduced in recent weeks in the House of Representatives by Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) and in the Senate by Sen. … [Read more...] about Bill Targets Overseas Libel Suits
Hacks V Beaks – Rich People And Bad Laws Mean Tough Times For Free Speech
WHEN writing about litigious issues, big British newspapers favour phrases such as "he strenuously denies all wrong-doing" (possible translation: has no convincing explanation of his behaviour); "has failed to dispel speculation that..." (was … [Read more...] about Hacks V Beaks – Rich People And Bad Laws Mean Tough Times For Free Speech