China's President's Wife Stands Out As Fashionista

CHINA - President of China Xi Jinping holds an umbrella above Peng Liyuan as they arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Telegraph reported Peng Liyuan to the likings of fashionista figures like first lady Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, and even Beyonce.  Last friday, the world was noticing her fashionista being the right hand lady of Time named her one of the world's most influential people.  Peng Liyuan is also a U.N. Health Ambassador and may soon travel to South Africa to endorse AIDS prevention.  This may be a new brink for China giving the leverage sought. We only hope Peng Liyuan continues to give a fresh dose of fashion that gives a break from the traditional projection of China’s firm regime.

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Islamic Execution for Christian Faith

IRAN- Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani in Iran faces execution under Sharia Law who refuses to renounce his Christian faith.  He is convicted of not practicing Islam although he never proclaimed Islam.  He has been jailed for 2 years. His wife has been in prison for 1 year from their two boys.  It would further show disregard freedom in practice of religion.  Hilary Clinton secretary of state top diplomat called to pressure Iran on the release of the pastor.  They asked for the Ayatollah’s opinion on this matter and holds the power to release him.  However, nothing has been in completion to his release.  Please if anyone has any ounce of human compassion and could imagine themselves under Sharia Law, one would expect significant support to save a life.  Ones freedom of expression should not be under oppressive conditions.   

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