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From Chicago to the World: Update About Mordechai Vanunu and a `Brief` History

"When tomorrow calls today into account, some of us want to say we stood up. We called out. We were not silent."~ Leonard Pitts, Jr.

(CHICAGO) - As of this this weekend, it has been five years since this reporter started covering the situation of Mordechai Vanunu who was imprisoned by Israel for blowing the whistle on Israel's nuclear weapon's program, Live on American Arab and Middle East Talk Radio.

On March 26, 2006, during one of my 7 trips to Jerusalem beginning in 2005, Vanunu told me: "Many journalists come here to the American Colony, from CNN and NY Times. They all want to cover my story, but their EDITORS say no..."

Attack in Hebron and a `Jesus Challenged Empire`

I joined the large demonstration in the old city of Al-Khalil/Hebron that is commemorating the day 17 years ago when a Jewish settler massacred worshippers in the Haram Ibrahimi.

(BETHLEHEM) - In today's report, we look at the large popular resistance movement and demonstrations today (e.g. in Hebron where we got attacked). The video of inspiring events in Bethlehem to Hebron is included.

We also included the report titled "Jesus challenged empire" on the launch of the 200-strong Sabeel conference in Bethlehem that includes religious leaders and lay people who joined together to be inspired and mobilized.

Israel`s Own People Increasingly Targeted by Jewish State

One of Israel's activists for humanity takes a soldier's rifle butt to the cheek; is it time now for the People's Revolution of Israel?

(HEBRON / SALEM) - We write constantly about Israel's abuse of the Palestinian people, but we are infuriated on an equal scale when Israel ratchets up the violence against its own citizens and American Jews like Emily Henochowicz; who Israeli soldiers deemed fit for a tear gas canister blast in the face.

Today we're talking about 20-year old Israeli activist Sahar Vardi; whose appearance was marred on this occasion by the actions of an Israeli soldier, who drove the butt of the rifle into her face.

Arab Uprisings: Time-Out For Israel Is Over

The uprising of the Libyan people is bound to succeed; it is only a matter of time.

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - “I have not yet ordered the use of force, not yet ordered one bullet to be fired … when I do, everything will burn.” ... Shouted Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, and pounded his fist in a furious speech to the Libyan people.

Constitutional Right of Association Protects Wisconsin`s Workers

Even GOPSTER -governors and would-be party- dictators now forced To amend attack on Collective Bargaining.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - Be completely clear on how you understand what is underway in the Wisconsin attack on worker rights.

Waterborne Diseases Likely to Erupt in the Mediterranean

The quality of water in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly, and until another source of water is found, the population in Gaza remains at risk as there is little that can be done as long as the Israel policy of closure continues.

(GAZA CITY) - The escalating critical water problem in Gaza can give rise to a major outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera which would inevitably spread to the surrounding areas, the Mediterranean coasts and straight into Europe.

All environmental indicators are pointing to this troubling possibility at a catastrophic magnitude, if the current non functioning sewage system in Gaza is not resolved urgently.

Silvia Cattori: An Interview with Gilad Atzmon- to Call a Spade a Spade

"For me, freedom of speech is an iron rule — I would never silence anyone - Gilad Atzmon

(LONDON) - Gilad Atzmon is an outstandingly charming man. He is often described by music critics as one of the finest contemporary jazz saxophonists.

Palestine Papers Under the Spotlight

"The United States should not block Palestinian unity but facilitate it" -Oliver McTernan

(LONDON) - A seminar planned to put the "Palestine Papers under the spotlight" has been held in the Senate House of the University of London.

Organised by the Middle East Monitor in conjunction with the Federation of Students Islamic Societies, the event sought to draw attention back to the important leaked documents and the fact that the publication of the papers was overshadowed by the turbulent political situation in Egypt and elsewhere across the Middle East.

Putin, Medvedev See Arab Unrest as Peril to Russia and West

Medvedev worries the dissension and uprisings could spill over into Western countries.

(CHICAGO) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev issued separate warnings to Western Europe and the US that the ongoing uprisings, insurgency and outright revolts happening across the Middle East and North Africa are dangerous to the long term interests of everyone.

Putin warned European officials at a meeting in Brussels that the turbulent events could lead to regimes very hostile to the West. He heaped criticism on what he believes is the European Union's energy policies.

In Re Barak, `Bullahs,` Blackwater, Bounties & the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL)

Barak to Gates - 'How About Your Guys Bust Em'?

(BEIRUT AL MANAR) - When the US marines were in and out of Lebanon in 1983-1984 some of those I met, when visiting their barracks with American journalist Janet Stevens, to discuss Israel’s use of American cluster bombs against civilians had the habit, as did sailors from the USS New Jersey, of referring to the Lebanese Capital simply as “Root.”

Or sometimes they would call it: “The Root” as in, “We came to “The Root” to kick some butt!”