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The World According to Monsanto

Monsanto insists that its genetically modified crops are safe. Their history however includes the deaths of millions from Agent Orange...

(PARIS, France) - This is a clip from the French documentary "The World According to Monsanto." It summarizes the history of Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide produced by Monsanto, Dow Chemical, and other companies.

It was sprayed extensively during the Vietnam War, leading to a horrific variety of adverse health effects.

One-Alarm Hillsboro House Fire Leaves Three Homeless

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Three people were left homeless Saturday evening following a one-alarm house fire that damaged their two-story home on NW Glencoe Road in Hillsboro.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue firefighters were summoned to the blaze at 4:51 pm after the occupants smelled smoke and looked outside to see a passerby pointing to flames on the rear of the house.

Bobby Tillman, `Her Baby is Gone` (In Memorial)

We live in an age where violence knows no limitations.

(CLEVELAND) - A recent murder at a house party in Douglas County, Georgia has stirred the normally quiet community where the incident took place."

18-year old Bobby Tillman was killed at a house party in a reportedly unprovoked attack. Four separate teenagers have been arrested and charged with 1st degree murder. The suspects range in age from 18 to 19 years.

Connecticut`s Grave Mistake: Honoring Purdue Pharma for Safety

Purdue Pharma: convicted criminals responsible not only for the deaths of our youth, but the destruction of families throughout the U.S. and Canada.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Parents from all over the country and Canada called Governor Rell's offic to express their outrage at Purdue Pharma being honored with an award for "keeping youth safe" in Connecticut.

I thought it appropriate to call to hear for myself how bereaved parents were being treated by the governor's staff.

The Battle for World Public Opinion

(PUERTA VALLARTA) - Internationally, migration stands out as one of the most heated issues of the times.

Representatives of 146 governments met in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to discuss how public perceptions of migrants figure in the contemporary global political landscape.

Northeast Portland Community Celebrates our National Heroes

WWII Veteran Don Malarkey served as Grand Marshal at the 39th Annual Veterans Day Parade.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - It is the sacrifice and dedication of generations of men and women that we celebrate on Veteran’s Day.

Western Media Frightened of the `F` Word in its Israeli Context

“Israeli democracy is mainly for decoration, like a tree grown for its beauty, not to bear fruit.” - Yossi Sarid Ha’aretz

(LONDON) - There is a debate in Israel about whether the Zionist state is on the slippery slope to fascism or is already fascist.

As far as I am aware the mainstream Western media has not drawn any attention to this.

Fast for Release Of the Gaza Convoy Ten

Remember, this convoy would not be so critical if it wasn't for those suffering severe malnutrition and deprivation of medical care due to the blockade on Gaza.

(GLASGOW, UK) - A fast will take place Sunday for the immediate release and return to the Libyan port of Derna of those held in Piraeus by the Greek authorities.

They were abducted on Tuesday evening from the Derna port in Libya by the captain after a disagreement... over payment.

May Aung San Suu Kyi`s Light Shine on Tel Aviv and onto Berlin

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - Hours before her anticipated release scores of supporters gathered near the home of Nobel Peace Prize laureate pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, hoping to see her in her first few minutes of freedom after seven years of house detention under Myanmar's ruling generals.

Aung San Suu Kyi swept to victory in the 1990 election by a landslide on top of the National League for Democracy party, but the military refused to hand over power and clamped down on opponents.

UPDATE: Gaza Road to Hope Convoy Members Arrested in Greece

The captain of the Strofades IV however, may be charged.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Writer Lauren Booth has received contact from the Road to Hope Convoy members and the news may be looking up.

Booth said, "The convoy members who were abducted then detained in Greece have been released following examination of video footage. The captain has been arrested."