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Bahrain to retry 20 medics in uprising case

Twenty Bahraini medical professionals convicted on uprising-linked charges and sentenced to prison terms face retrial in civilian courts, a lawyer said Thursday. Go to Source

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Iraq prison staff detained over jailbreak

An Iraqi police official says prison officials and guards have been detained after 17 prisoners including 10 al-Qaida-affiliated detainees broke out of jail in a northern Iraqi city. Go to Source

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Jailed Palestinian leader sanctioned: Israeli radio

Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghuti has been punished by Israeli prison authorities after launching an appeal for “peaceful resistance”, public radio said Sunday. Go to Source

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Bahraini prisoner in very critical condition: Danish PM

A jailed activist who has been on hunger strike in a Bahrain prison for the last two months is now in a very critical condition, Denmark’s prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said on Tuesday. Go to...

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Charles Manson denied parole, with next parole hearing set for 2027 – CNN...

Telegraph.co.uk Charles Manson denied parole, with next parole hearing set for 2027CNN InternationalBy Michael Martinez, CNN Charles Manson, shown in a June 2011 prison photo, has accumulated 108...

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Egypt comedian’s sentence upheld

A court in Egypt upholds a three-month prison sentence handed to leading comic actor Adel Imam, convicted of insulting Islam in his films and plays. Go to Source

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Accomplice in Rabin killing freed from prison

The brother and key accomplice of the man who assassinated Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin was on Friday morning released from jail after more that 16 years, an AFP correspondent said. Go to Source

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Women accuse Egyptian military of sexual assault

Women protesters and rights groups on Wednesday accused Egyptian troops and prison authorities of sexual assault during the latest crackdown on demonstrations, reviving allegations they are using abuse...

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Legalize Pot, Save Public Education, and end Student Indebtedness

College students and graduates in the United States have a debt crisis on their hands, owing a trillion dollars. Some 80% of university students attend public colleges and universities, which were set...

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Jail for Egyptian protest police

Five Egyptian policeman are sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison for their roles in the deaths of protesters during the 2011 uprising. Go to Source

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Veteran Palestinian hunger striker freed, family says

Palestinian hunger striker Thaer Halahla, who fasted for 76 days in protest at Israeli prison conditions, was released on Tuesday evening, relatives told AFP. Go to Source

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Health of Egypt’s Mubarak deteriorates in prison

Hosni Mubarak's health worsened Monday, with doctors twice having to use a defibrillator on the imprisoned former leader, adding to the tumult in Egypt before this weekend's runoff election for...

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Daughter: Iran dissident gets 13 years in prison

The daughter of a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer says her father has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a Tehran revolutionary court. Go to Source

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Egypt captor holding 2 vows more abductions

The Egyptian Bedouin who abducted two Boston natives and their guide on Friday vowed he would take more hostages of different nationalities if police do not release his uncle from prison. Go to Source

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Syria clashes amid prison revolts

Fresh fighting breaks out in Damascus and Aleppo, while activists say they fear a massacre as troops prepare to put down prison rebellions. Go to Source

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