The Rest of the Story is a new news discussion group that allows its members to create a profile page complete with a link back to your web site or column. You can use the about me section of your profile to give a good description of your web site, column, or blog and the web site link appears at the bottom of this section.

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Recently while stumbling around the internet I came across the personal page of a self proclaimed jihadist going by the name Juba. Juba, also known as "The Baghdad Sniper" was the name given to an insurgent sniper operating in Baghdad. On his personal page there are pictures of the 9-11 attacks as well as a memorial video of the sniper in action.

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As the world watches (at least what we can) the government of Myanmar uses its military might to put down protest in the country. As people are shot and arrested for there efforts to bring about change some people in Myanmar believe the U.N. will do nothing as you can read for your self by clicking the link to the e-mail. I requested information from several people living in Myanmar and received responses from only three.

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In 2004 the U.S. State department concluded genocide was taking place in Darfur. Colin Powel and George Bush pushed for action in the region. It has taken until 2007 for the U.N. to autorize peace keeping forces for Darfur.

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A school for fashion in one of Brazil's most notorious favelas is proving to be quite a hit, not just with the students who dream of a better life, but also with the local residents who were the special guest at there violent neighbourhood's first fashion show. What can we learn about how mentors can change young lives and give hope to those who have none.

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The Sudanese government denies allegations that they support the janjaweed, an Arab militia group which are believed to be responsible for most of the worst atrocities. It is believed that covert assistance is being give by the government to the janjaweed and others committing human rights violations in the region. This come amid reports from civilians fleeing Darfur that they had seen villagers raped or killed by members of the Sudan Liberation Movement

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According to one source president Omar al-Bashir was recently quoted as saying most of Sudan’s western region is “secure and enjoying real peace” and “People are living normal lives”,

This statement comes amid reports from the U.N. World Food program that nine of there convoys carrying food to the region have been attacked in the past two weeks alone severally impeding its ability to feed more than 2 million people and leaving an estimated 170000 out of reach. At the same time the AU says it has received what it considers to be credible threats against its peace keeping mission in the Darfur region from a rebel group. The AU says it will hold accountable those responsible for any actions taken against them.

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Everyday young men, women, and children die at the hands of violent criminals. Some deaths are drug related or gang violence; some are domestic violence or robberies gone badly. Many, far too many, are children playing on the sidewalk or parks caught in the cross fire.

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