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Divisions in Sudan` Ruling Party and the Threat to the Country`s Future Stability

The international community must press the NCP to engage in national dialogue.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - International Crisis Group urges Sudan to address internal grievances, or risk further violence and disintegration even after the South’s independence becomes official in July.

The latest report warns that the root causes of chronic conflicts are unaddressed; and have exacerbated ethnic and regional divisions and deepened contradictions.

Oops! Al Jazeera Should Vet Their Eyewitnesses Beforehand...

Otherwise viewers might start having doubts.

(ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan) - There is no question that vast numbers of Americans, in particular, believe Osama bin Laden was killed by US Navy SEAL' last week in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

In this interview, recorded live by Al Jazeera, a resident of Abbottabad recounts witnessing the US raid on al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's alleged mansion in the Pakistani city.

Single Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Elkton

(ELKTON, Oregon) - Today at about 2:30 AM, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on SR 138W near milepost 4, which is just east of Elkton. 138 West is a linking State Route between the Oregon Coast city of Reedsport and Sutherlin on Interstate 5.

OSP Detectives Arrest St. Helens Man For Sex Crimes

Hinkle was a formerly employed as a Columbia County Sheriff's Deputy.

(Woodburn, Oregon) - Oregon State Police (OSP) Criminal Investigations Division detectives arrested a St. Helens man today on multiple sex crimes.

According to Detective Matt Beeson, allegations of sex abuse were made on Thursday May 5th. An investigation began and today at approximately 8:00 PM, an arrest was made in Woodburn.

OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure Of 2.5 Lbs. of Crystal Methamphetamine - I-5 Jackson County

(Central Point, Oregon) - An OSP traffic stop on Interstate 5 northbound at mile point 14 Monday morning at approximately 7:30 a.m. led to a Federal Way, Washington resident being charged with Possession/Delivery and Manufacture of a Controlled Substance-Crystal Methamphetamine.

Public`s Help Needed to Identify Theft Suspect

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion County Sheriff's Office Sr. Deputy Martin Bennett is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a thief who stole a power hedge trimmer from a local Salem business on Friday afternoon.

2011 Oslo Freedom Forum to Extend Global Impact

Story includes a full schedule of events.

(NEW YORK) - Globally acclaimed as “Oslo Freedom Forum, a spectacular human rights festival… on its way to becoming the human-rights equivalent of the Davos economic forum,” the Oslo Freedom Forum will be taking place in Norway next week.

The event will provide a unique venue for pioneers and entrepreneurs in the realms of advocacy, business, academia, politics, media and technology to gather and collaborate on how best to make an impact on the world around them.

Westside Christian High Choir Wins Fifth Straight State Championship

(LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon) - As the morning of May 5 arrived, the pressure to perform was high. Eight 3A schools from across the state had earned the right to compete in the OSAA 3A State Choir Championship held at George Fox University. For Westside Christian High School the stakes were even higher. They set out to do the unimaginable - capture the State Championship title for the fifth consecutive year. And win they did!

Marion County Sheriff`s Office Canine Program Receives $20,000 Anonymous Donation

(Salem, Oregon) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office Canine Unit received a $20,000 donation from a Salem resident on Friday morning.

Marion County Sponsors Literacy Awards

(Salem, Oregon) - The Marion County Children and Families Commission is seeking nominations for the 2011 “Reading for All” Literacy Awards. Nominations will be accepted for three categories: youth, adult, and business/organization. Nominations may be submitted by mail, fax, or online at www.reading4all.com. All nominations are due June 10, 2011.