Dr. Abu al-Aish, who lost three daughters during the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Iraqi journalist Muntather al Zeidi, who threw his shoes at then-President Bush, in protest against the US occupation and abuse of Iraq had his prison sentence cut from three years to one today, by the Iraq Federal Appeals Court.

Let us stop digging the hole of war and work to build peace in Afghanistan.

IDF soldiers disclose they were allowed to kill civilians in Gaza and destroy their homes.

Monday marks the sixth anniversary of the murder of Rachel Corrie, killed by the IDF while protecting a Palestinian home. Please commit an act of compassion in her name, in her honor, in solace and thanksgiving to her parents.

Some links to a few of the pressing stories on International Women's Day.

Rain has flooded tents of some of the thousands of families still homeless in Gaza today. Building, school and farming supplies are still banned. A conference in Egypt to discuss rebuilding begins tomorrow.

What if you had to ask every adult in your state for permission to marry the one you loved? (Or perhaps you do...)

This 45 minute program, told in four parts, includes interviews with Al Jazeera reporters Sherine Tadros and Ayman Moyheldin, the only foreign journalists in Gaza during the recent Israeli invasion, as well as clips from the stories they filed at the time. A taut and compelling program I hope you'll watch.

Another great tune from Playing for Change.