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Poem Underscores Tragedy of Child`s Death from Israeli Occupation

In the year 2010, the Zionist occupation forces killed at least 26 Palestinian children in Gaza.

(TEHRAN Press TV) - Rafeef Ziadeh recites her poem, Hadeel, on Remember Palestine, a show broadcast on Press TV. This is a very moving and touching performance.

Rafeef Ziadeh's poetic verses take into account the short life of Hadeel, a child was killed by a Zionist attack near her home. This poem is about a child; it is very tragic.

UNSC: An Organization for Injustice

Unfortunately, the UN Security Council has become an instrument for the five superpowers to further their political will in the arena of international politics.

(TEHRAN) - Since its very inception in 1946, the United Nations Security Council demonstrated that it cannot be trusted as a podium of justice for the world countries, especially the oppressed and defenseless nations.

The Security Council is said to be one of the principal organs within the operative system of the United Nations and is "allegedly" charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.

Amber Alert Issued for 4-Year Old California Boy

Anyone with information is asked to call the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.

(PATTERSON, Calif.) - The State of California issued an Amber Alert late Tuesday (01-18) after the suspect abducted the boy in Patterson. The suspect is believed to be driving to the San Jose area.

Juliani Cardenas, an Hispanic male, 4 years old, 3' 6", 40 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing dark pants and a light blue shirt.

Israeli School Racism Increases, Canadian Synagogues and Jewish School Vandalized

Jews in Canada see synagogues vandalized along with a school, while teachers in Israel report increasing death threats toward Arab people; when does the madness end?

(SALEM / TEL AVIV / MONTREAL) - Teachers working in Jewish Israeli Schools say they are seeing more instances of racism and that the behavior is reaching alarming levels.

Russian President Confirms Support for a Free Palestine

The Russian President confirms his intention to host an international conference on the Middle East in Moscow.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Russia's President traveled to Palestine to reaffirm support for the right of the Palestinians to establish their own territorially unified and indivisible state.

Talks between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Jericho are said to have gone well.

Evidence Emerges that BP Gulf Disaster Not Over

New reports of fissures and oil leaks are routinely being suppressed.

(CHICAGO) - Deep under the Gulf of Mexico, beyond the light, beyond the waves, beyond most humans' sight, dark death lingers.

When the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster occurred the world's attention became riveted on the spectacle of horror and disaster that terrorized Gulf residents, sent the media into a frenzy, and galvanized environmentalists around the globe.

U.S. Trade Representative Kirk Requests Arbitration under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement

British Columbia is accused of unfair competition and put American workers and the nation’s timber industry in jeopardy

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Sen. Jeff Merkley is backing a request arbitration with Canada under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement over the under-pricing of timber harvested from public lands in BC.

“Canada has a formal trade agreement with the United States, but our friends to the North continue to ignore their responsibility by subsidizing Canadian softwood lumber exports,” said Merkley.

Israel Targets Free Gaza Movement with Repulsive Propaganda

Campaign launched to malign facts surrounding the Murder of 9 activists.

(MADISON, Wi.) - It is not enough that humanitarian activists on the Mavi Marmara were illegally boarded and attacked in international waters on a peace mission to Gaza.

Nor is it sufficient that nine peace activists on the Mavi Marmara were assassinated in cold blood by Israeli terrorist force...

New Report: 1.7 Million Oregonians With Pre-Existing Condition Could Be Denied Coverage Without New Health Reform Law

Across the country, up to 129 million would be at risk.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Without Affordable Care Act protections, in 2014, 1 in 2 non-elderly Americans could be denied coverage or charged more due to a pre-existing condition

Sec. Kathleen Sebelius released a new analysis showing that, without the Affordable Care Act, up to 1.7 million non-elderly Oregon residents who have some type of pre-existing health condition would be at risk of losing health insurance when they need it most, or be denied coverage altogether.

Western Oregon Sees Several Floods and Landslides

Oregon drivers need to continue to use caution in several areas.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon's swelling rivers have caused problems over much of the western half of the state. Landslides and washouts have halted traffic in several locations.