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Wikileaks Cable- Western Criticism of Sri Lanka`s Human Rights Record Concerned India

India showed more concern over Sri Lanka moving toward China and Iran, than over its human rights violations.

(NEW DELHI TNN) - A Wikileaks cable reveals that India viewed Western criticism of Sri Lanka's human rights record with concern as it felt shunning the island nation would drive it towards China.

It might prove to be a political embarrassment for Congress in Tamil Nadu.

Vanunu Waits and I Remember

Includes videos and conversations that became a part of Chapter 11: 16 DAYS IN ISRAEL PALESTINE, in KEEP HOPE ALIVE

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - While Vanunu waits for his next court date, “about the restrictions on Oct’ 3. About canceling my Israel citizenship, we are waiting to hear from Interior minister. We are waiting for Israel to End this case, they must give me my Freedom Now!!!”

He is staying busy uploading video interviews he has given, beginning in 2004, after he was released from 18 years in a windowless tomb sized prison on his You Tube Channel.

Life is not all Hard Edges

Update On My Leukemia Diagnosis.

(ENNIS, Mt.) - Many of our readers know me through my writing here at Salem-News.com about my plight, challenges and struggles with Agent Orange exposure. I unknowingly received extensive exposure during Christmas 1970 in Vietnam during a USO Tour.

I value the support I have received from many of our readers. I appreciate the comments— some favorable, some not. No matter what your personal opinion, continuing a dialog on this highly emotional and difficult political topic is moving in a positive direction.

Something`s Happening Here

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE (and it may be the last) TO STAND AS A TRUE PATRIOT IN DEFENSE OF YOUR COUNTRY.

(WINDSOR, N.H.) - On October 6, 2011 the United States will see if its ordinary average citizens have what it takes to collectively rise up and put a halt to what is unarguably the strongest and most oppressive machine in history.

Video Reportedly Shows UN Soldiers Raping Teenager in Haiti

There has been a dire pattern of abuses in Haiti: in December 2007, more than 100 UN soldiers from Sri Lanka were deported under charges of sexual abuse of under-age girls.

(CITE SOLEI, Haiti Guardian UK) - Shocking video of UN soldiers apparently raping a Haitian teenager raises questions about why these 'peacekeepers' are there at all.

Video, edited by ABC News, showing the alleged sexual assault of a young man in Haiti by Minustah (UN) peacekeeping soldiers. The video is profoundly disturbing. It shows four men, identified as Uruguayan troops from the UN mission in Haiti (Minustah), seemingly in the act of raping an 18-year-old Haitian youth.

Palmer/Uribe Report Whitewashes Israeli Crimes

"We welcome Turkey’s decision to downgrade relations with Israel, expelling the Israeli ambassador, and cancelling military ties..."
- Freedom Flotilla II

(NEW YORK) - Sadly the Palmer/Uribe Report on the 31 May 2010 Flotilla Incident, leaked to the New York Times on 1 September, is an expected whitewash of Israeli crimes.

While it blames Israeli forces for using excessive force when they raided our Gaza-bound civilian ships, it erroneously justifies Israel’s blockade of Gaza, casts doubts on the intentions of the flotilla organizers, and does not seek accountability for perpetrators of human rights abuses.

What Will Palestinian Statehood Mean?

This parallel governance structure is currently morphing, under the guise of the State of Palestine, into a parallel representative structure.

(OXFORD) - The recent release of an authoritative legal opinion highlighting certain unexpected, unintended, and serious political and legal dangers in the September initiative, has created useful popular discussion and public debate.

The opinion assesses the implications arising if the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) replaces itself by the State of Palestine as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people at the UN.

Report: Turkey Navy to Escort Aid Ships to Palestinians in Gaza

Turkish officials tell Hurriyet Daily News that Turkish navy will strengthen presence in eastern Mediterranean Sea to stop Israeli 'bullying'.

(TEL AVIV) - The Turkish navy will significantly strengthen its presence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea as one of the steps the Turkish government has decided to take following the release of the UN Palmer report on the 2010 Gaza flotilla, Turkish officials told the Hurriyet Daily News.

"The eastern Mediterranean will no longer be a place where Israeli naval forces can freely exercise their bullying practices against civilian vessels," a Turkish official was quoted as saying.

Immigration Special Report: New Mexico Immigrant Fight Widens

Immigrants aren’t taking matters sitting down... instead they're mobilizing in different New Mexico communities,

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - Defying the stormy skies of a late summer monsoon season, immigrants and their supporters had a message for New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez:

Was `911` Necessary?

"The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of the good people!" Napoleon (1769 - 1821)

(NEW DELHI) - Their business is war and oppression yet the US and NATO leaders and the mainstream media announced that democracy is back in Libya; the long feast can begin.

A nation of simple tribal communities that was colonized then robbed of its oil, is now back in the hands of the plunderers. The adventurers are gone; the party is over...