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Drug Summit for the Rich and Famous?

It's not Grandma's Medicine Cabinet that needs to be emptied -- Don't insult the victims and families of the Prescription Drug Epidemic at the National RX Drug Summit!

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - A National RX Drug Abuse Summit is going to be held in April and some "heavy hitters" in the drug war will be participating.

Mike Wallace Passes Away at 93

Wallace was known to Americans for six decades of media involvement.

(SALEM) - Noted American newsman Myron Leon "Mike" Wallace died Saturday in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the age of 93. Also this week we said goodbye to our longtime Op-Ed Writer Henry Clay Ruark who was still working in media at 94.

During his career, Mike Wallace worked as a journalist, game show host and actor; his role in the media world was wide and varied.

Easter and the Welcome to Palestine Campaign

We invite members of the press to a press conference to detail our program and goals Tuesday 10 April at 5 PM in the Bethlehem Peace Center.

(BETHLEHEM) - Easter.--Over 25 Palestinian organizations proudly announce the impending arrival of hundreds of visitors for the Welcome to Palestine 2012 campaign.

We invite you to a press conference to detail our program and goals on Tuesday April 10th at 5 PM in the Bethlehem Peace Center.

Gridley, Ready to Fire on Command, Sir!

Remembering our Op-Ed writer Henry Clay Ruark, who was part of our team from day one.

(SALEM) - Henry Clay Ruark was one of Salem-News.com's original writers and staff members from our inception in 2004; we lost him last week and will never forget his rich contributions.

Review of Sarah Gillespie`s New Music Release `The War on Trevor`

The new release also bears her trademark captivating style of music, produced by Gilad Atzmon, whose playing of the accordion, clarinet and saxophone can be pleasingly traced throughout her work.

(LONDON) - Politics and human rights have always been among the dominant themes in Sarah Gillespie's albums.

Her latest release 'The War on Trevor' - a fifteen minute music narrative divided into four sections – indulges her passion for these topics further, as the whole piece was exclusively dedicated to them.

Sgt Bales: Army Sacrifice of a Good Soldier

Irrationality and irresponsibility...

(MOLALLA, OR) - In Army command philosophy, it is always the lowest ranking person who is at fault and gets the blame.

Lanka May Miss Chance to Heal its War Wounds

“Relations with India are essential and crucial” - former PM Chandrika Kumaratunga

(NEW DELHI Hindustan Times) - Sri Lanka has a “marvellous opportunity” to heal and reconcile its twin populations after 25 years of civil war, says Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lanka’s former prime minister and president.

Which is why she is more than a little baffled at the slowness with which the Mahinda.

Sri Lanka Orders Probe on Attack on Indian Statue

According to the police, two other statues of local figures had also been attacked on Thursday, which appeared to have been a coordinated crime.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Xinhua) - Sri Lanka's government ordered an investigation into the vandalism of several statues including that of Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi.

There were fears the attack on the Indian icon's statue may have been in retaliation to India's decision to vote against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council recently.

Help the Family of a Rhode Island National Guard Hero

“Actions speak louder than words”

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Here is the letter I just wrote to the two Senators and the Governor of Rhode Island. If you can send a similar letter in behalf of the family this young man left behind, I would personally appreciate it. Thanks.

Here are the addresses you would need if you can find it in your heart to dedicate the time it takes to write those letters.

Lebanon`s Wretched Triad: Domestic Workers... Women... Palestinians

Are they forging an alliance that will humanize Lebanon’s archaic laws?
Graphics by Alex

(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - University students surveyed in Lebanon on the subject of how to improve their society identified three groups most in urgent need of immediate Lebanese governmental action.

They believe those most victimized by Lebanon’s laws are migrant domestic workers, women, who make up half of Lebanon’s population, and the estimated 250,000 Palestinian refugees.