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WAR ON TERROR

German minister sparks row over anti-terror measures Terror suspects should not be presumed innocent until proven guilty, Germany's interior minister said on Thursday, sparking controversy over the extent of new anti-terrorism laws in the liberal country. Recent News: Algeria angered by US terror alert Benn to criticise 'war on terror'

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IRAN

Is the US Already at War With Iran? This isn't the first time that the major news outlets, namely the Washington Post , have downplayed reports that may be detrimental to the Bush administration's claims against Iran. Recent News: Iran to 'cut off the hand' of foes US concern over Iran Afghan role Israel: Iran plotting to recruit Israelis as spies Robert Gates: Iran's growing strength in the region

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BIG BROTHER & THE CASHLESS SOCIETY

Tag elderly people, says science minister Elderly people should be "tagged" to enable the authorities to keep tabs on them, a government minister suggested today. Similar technology is used to "tag" and keep track of convicted criminals who have been released from prison. Recent News: Perry's database of Texans concerns lawmakers Cleveland to buy surveillance cameras Big Brother and 1984 meet at Google's Mount Holly Server Farm

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MEDIA

To Publish or Not? The Dilemma of Uncovering Government Secrets The decision to publish government secrets is never an easy one, but has become even more difficult since the September 11 attacks, says Bill Keller, Executive Editor of the New York Times, in an exclusive interview with the World Association of Newspapers that is being offered to newspapers world-wide for publication on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May. Russian Journalists Report Media Restrictions Russia's biggest private radio networks journalist said they had been told to keep Kremlin critics off the air by new managers brought in from state-run television, Reuters news agency reported April 19. Recent News: AOL uploads slate of TV-style shows; Company reaches out for ad dollars

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WORLD NEWS

British nuclear plant 'retained workers' organs' The British government is expected Wednesday to announce an inquiry into claims that the body parts of dead nuclear power plant workers were stored and tested without their families' consent. Recent News: Nagasaki Mayor Shot at Japan Train Station

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