Iraq
Iraq: free speech protests in Kurdistan
More than 1,000 protesters took to the streets in Erbil, Iraq’s Kurdish regional capital, to condemn a new law requiring all public demonstrations to have government permits.
Author: CounterVortex
South Asia
Pakistan: Islamists hail Punjab assassin
The assassination of Punjab governor Salman Taseer, who called for revision of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, reveals escalating polarization between secular and Islamist forces.
Greater Middle East
Protests follow anti-Christian terror in Egypt
Coptic Christians took to the streets in Egypt in a series of angry protests after a deadly blast during New Year’s Eve midnight mass at Alexandria’s al-Qiddisin Church.
The Andes
Bolivia: Evo reverses fuel price hike after protests
Following a wave of angry protests across the country, Bolivia’s President Evo Morales revoked a decree that lifted fuel subsidies and caused price hikes of up to 82%.
Watching the Shadows
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Is World War 4 Report editor Bill Weinberg an agent of the Illuminati, pawn of the Bilderbergs, Mossad operative and/or shape-shifting reptilian? Our readers weigh in…
Afghanistan
The other “Afghanistan Report”
Veterans for Peace protested in front of the White House following the release of the administration’s rosy-scenario’d report on the war in Afghanistan.
Photo: War Resisters League
Africa
Violence follows Christmas terror in Nigeria
Violence has rocked the Nigerian city of Jos since Christmas eve bombings left 32 dead. Riots have pitted Christians against Muslims, with both churches and mosques vandalized.
Iraq
Iraq: Christian IDPs find refuge in Kurdish north
Iraqi Christians are fleeing to the autonomous Kurdish region and particularly the town of Ankawa, which has become a safe haven for Christians, thanks to its special status.
Europe
Anarchist cell claims Rome embassy attacks
Italian authorities say an anarchist cell claimed responsibility for parcel bomb attacks on the Swiss and Chilean embassies in Rome, in which two staff members were injured.
The Andes
Bolivia charges dozens in destabilization complot
Bolivian prosecutors brought charges against 39 people over an alleged plot to assassinate President Evo Morales and launch an armed rebellion last year.
Southern Cone
Rulers fear “anarchy” in Argentina squatter riots
Police in Argentina sealed off the Villa Soldati area of Buenos Aires following violence between squatters, authorities and local residents in which at least three have been killed.
World War 4 Report House Band to play Lower East Side
The World War 4 Report House Band, featuring Subcommander Pogo, will play Otto’s Shrunken Head, 538 East 14th St. on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Sunday at 5:30 PM.