A Russian academic investigating the fate of ethnic Germans deported by Stalin during World War II was arrested and ordered to remain silent by the FSB, who seized his research. (news.bbc.co.uk)
Outrage: House Sneakily Passes Bill Banning Release of Photos Showing Detainee Abuse (alternet.org)
Despite protests from Israel, the U.N. Human Rights Council has endorsed the Goldstone report. The report calls for the U.N. Security Council to refer the matter to the International Criminal Court if the Israelis or Palestinians fail to investigate the alleged abuses themselves. (reuters.com)
Pakistan declares guerrilla war under way by Taliban, dozens die (news.yahoo.com)
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