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Saudi Arabia: Dancing to Israel`s tune

Recent WikiLeaks reports suggest that Saudi officials have been working closely with Mossad to step up pressure against Iran.

(TEHRAN) - The fact that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has joined the vicious triangle of the United States, Israel and Britain to destabilize the Islamic Republic of Iran and put pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program is not a secret anymore.

The Saudi officials have openly stated their opposition to Iran's access to peaceful nuclear energy...

Truth and Consequences in the Land of Nothing

After they had performed for the Christians, the children would return to the school, where half of them would die.

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - I’ve been ignoring the orchestrated circus calling itself the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, but now that it’s meeting in my own backyard, I’ve been asked to comment.

Frankly, it’s all quite the déjà vu experience. The travesty going on this weekend in Victoria reminds me of a story told to me by one of the few survivors who hasn’t been gagged.

`Mama, will Baba Roumieh (the Pope from Rome) visit us in Shatila camp?`

Understandably, the Pope’s schedule is going to be tight with many pressures on the Pontiffs limited time...

(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - It’s official according to the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Lebanon from the 14th to the 16th September, in just five months’ time.

The Pontiffs visit will coincide with the 30th Anniversary of the Sabra-Shatila Massacre during which Christian militia, facilitated by Israeli troops sealed a refugee camp, slaughtering over 3000 unarmed civilians.

Note to Trayvon`s Mother: It`s Time to Step to the Side

There is nothing about the word “accident” that implies intent, which is why it’s called an “accident.”

(SYRACUSE, NY) - I haven’t spoken with Al Sharpton in a few months. But if we were still speaking and he were to ask me what to do with the mother of Trayvon Martin, my answer would be very simple: Get her off the stage right now.

Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, appeared on The Today Show this week and actually said that she thinks that George Zimmerman shot her son by accident.

Second Oregon Active Transportation Summit Brings Together Top Minds in Walking, Cycling and Transit

April 16-17 event, outgrowth of original Oregon Bike Summit, examines progress made and plans future strategies for active transportation advocacy.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The 2012 Oregon Active Transportation Summit will be held April 16-17 in Salem.

National Democracy Activist to Speak in Salem - USA Democracy in Crisis?

“We are inspired by historic social movements that recognized the necessity of altering fundamental power relationships,” - David Cobb.

(SALEM) - David Cobb, a fiery, humorous Texas orator, lawyer and former Green Party Presidential candidate, will be in Salem the evening of April 17th.

He will address our declining democracy and the importance of amending our Constitution to end corporate control of our society and government. The event is free to the public.

Dem Candidate Calls Another A `Whore` For AIPAC During Live Debate

“I’m dealing with whore here who sells his soul to AIPAC" - Lee Whitnum

(NEW BRUNSWICK, CT WND) - Things got heated during a Democratic primary debate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut on Thursday when one candidate told another that he was “whore” over his support of a pro-Israel lobbying group.

Darryl Hall and the Dirty Heads on Next `Live from Darryl`s House`

“Playing with these guys was a blast. Their take on “Rich Girl” was certainly a highlight for me.” - Darryl Hall

(LOS ANGELES) - Daryl Hall has used his critically acclaimed, award-winning Live from Daryl’s House webcast and nationally syndicated program as a showcase for some of the most exciting emerging talents in the music world.

Human Rights in Sri Lanka - A Perennial Question Mark

Today’s situation is a complete reversal of the personality traits established early on by President Rajapaksa.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - Mahinda Rajapaksa once was a fiercely dedicated human rights lawyer and a pillar of strength for the Mothers’ Front in southern Sri Lanka.

Among his many qualities like an unbounded energy to work, simplicity and friendliness was his remarkable proximity to the Tamils, and still more remarkable was his easy flow of the Tamil language.

Is the Biblical Exodus a Myth?

A response to Dr. Ashraf Ezzat's article, In Ancient Egypt, Canaan Revisited Without Israel

(NEW YORK) - An Egyptian physician, Dr. Ashraf Ezzat, has recently decided to question the historicity of the biblical Exodus (see Salem News).

As part of this pursuit, he claims that while the story (‘myth’ to him) is alluded to in the Hebrew Bible hundreds of times, it is only once mentioned in ancient Egyptian annals.