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End the Ridiculous Persecution of Gilad Atzmon

Israeli-born Gilad Atzmon works tirelessly for Palestinians, criticizing Israeli war crimes, yet members of the movement call for others to 'Disavowal' his 'Racism and Antisemitism' Who is antisemitic?

(SALEM) - Just know this: every time one of our dedicated writers falls under a public attack over criticism of Israeli military politics, those leading the charge with their same lame false claims of 'antisemitism' are insincere and acting out of pressure from Israel, even if they don't know it.

Every time. No exceptions.

Washington Report -To Disavow or Debate Gilad Atzmon?

"The fact that some activists shy away from asking those questions doesn’t mean that the rest of us also should behave cowardly." - Gilad Atzmon

(WASHINGTON DC) - Last night Ali Abunimah and other Palestinian writers and activists signed a statement calling for “The Disavowal of the Racism and Antisemitism of Gilad Atzmon.”

Read the accusation and also Gilad's response to this latest public attack charging the Israeli-born musician/activist/writer with 'antisemitism'.

Victims of Israeli Attacks in Gaza Contaminated with Uranium

Tests show strikingly similar results to Fallujah's uranium victims.

(SALEM / GAZA) - Israel is accused of using weapons that are highly illegal- internationally banned, during its latest attacks in Gaza.

Dr. Medhat Abbas, General Director of Crisis Management Unit, Ministry of Health in Gaza, said, "Israel has used a heavy metal in the 33 weapons against Palestinian civilians during the aggression, including uranium."

U.S. Soldier Accused of Murdering Civilians Leaves Afghanistan

The deadly shooting has damaged relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan; now officials fear this latest violence will destroy any hope of political progress.

(SALEM) - The U.S. Army Staff Sergeant accused of gunning down 16 Afghan villagers has not yet been charged, however he was flown out of Afghanistan to an undisclosed location in another country Wednesday.

Medical Teams International Launches Nodding Disease Project in Uganda

Medical Teams International has sent over 45 volunteer medical teams to Uganda to address immediate needs and to mobilize long-term health initiatives.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Medical Teams International has launched an emergency response campaign to fund efforts to address nodding disease in northern Uganda.

This mysterious disease only attacks children and has no known cause or cure.

The Truthman Show: Is Reality Locked in a Detention Camp?

The murdered passengers, like the people blown to smithereens in the Towers, and the millions killed in the Middle East, are still around, watching, mutely urging us to get them some justice and liberate their spirits.

(SUNDANCE, Wyoming) - Propaganda strategy deployed against 9/11 truth:

Build walls around it to prevent contagion of the illusion-dwelling masses; divide-and-conquer various truther factions by driving wedges and confining each faction to its own ghetto.

Baalu Moves Amendment; India`s President Remains Mum on SL Tamils

“We will not compromise on... condemnation against rights violations in Lanka,” - Thalikottai Rajuthevar Baalu

(NEW DELHI) - In a major embarrassment for the government, key UPA constituent DMK moved an amendment to the motion of thanks to the President’s address insisting that a paragraph be added on the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils in view of the reported human rights violations by the Lankan army during the civil war.

This is in addition to the disruptions in RS on Tuesday, in which the DMK took part in full measure.

Israel`s Score Against Gaza Stands at 26 to 0

No winners in this uneven match...

(GAZA) - Sounds like a game doesn't it? Too bad the Israeli attacks on Gaza in recent days are the farthest thing in life from it.

We learn that in typical fashion, Israel has managed to ensure that 15% of its victims in this rounds of attacks on 'terrorists' are children under the age of 15.

Sri Lankan Tamil Issue Rocks India`s Parliament

The Upper House was adjourned till tomorrow as members continued to raise slogans every time the House met to transact business.

(NEW DELHI Express Buzz) - Government today sought to mollify agitated DMK and AIADMK members who demanded India's support to a resolution at UNHCHR against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes saying no date has been fixed yet for discussing the matter.

"Our traditional stand has been that we have never supported any country-specific resolution at the UNHCHR," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Lok Sabha as DMK, AIADMK and CPI members rushed to the Well raising slogans on the issue.

Amnesty International Statement on Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories

All sides must protect civilians in Gaza and Israel following ceasefire announcement

(NEW YORK) - A ceasefire announcement has been announced after four days of attacks that endangered civilians throughout the Gaza Strip and a large part of Israel.

Amnesty International again called on Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups to respect international humanitarian law and refrain from indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks.