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Gaza Antique Gallery Safeguards Valuable Artistic Pieces

Gaza residents endeavor to protect history.

(GAZA CITY) - Gaza, a city steeped in history, has only one official public museum, which is run by the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.

One historical building, Pasha's Palace, was built about 650 years ago. It is amazing, but too small to really show the history of the region.

Israeli Occupation Forces Arrest Former Yale Professor

Israel's military makes no distinctions; all Palestinians and their supporters are at risk at all times.

(JERUSALEM) - Thank you to all who inquired, made phone calls, and had us in his/her thoughts and prayers while we were arrested. The YouTube video below shows our arrest as we blocked bulldozers in Al-Walaja Thursday 6 May 2010.

A Mother`s Nightmare: Oregon Judge Holds Canadian Child Without Cause

“You can't imagine the pain of not being able to hold your child on Mother's Day, knowing that you may never be able to hold him again.”

(SALEM / CALGARY) - Some stories are so far-fetched, so incredible, that they are hard to believe at first look, even though they ring of truth. The arduous journey of 12-year old Noah Kirkman is one such story. An unfinished story.

Gaza`s Version of the World Cup Soccer Tourney

A UN-sponsored tourney aims to help Palestinians end siege.

(GAZA CITY / SALEM) - A soccer tournament in Gaza is raising spirits, as players compete under sparkling sunny skies in a special two week event.

Don't be misled though, this is Gaza, a bombed and ravaged city surrounded by walls and an ocean heavily patrolled by the Israeli navy.

Ugly Truth About the American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society argues new findings, that dangers from environmental toxins are greatly underestimated.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The jig is up on the real danger of contracting cancer from environmental contamination; a panel convened by Pres. Carter says danger is far worse than the groups charged with fighting cancer reveal.

The dirty secret of the big cancer groups? They all receive funding from the polluters who are kind enough to wreck our environment and make it dangerous in the first place.

Nadia Sindi for Eugene City Council

Eugene has a chance for real change with Nadia Sindi, but do the people have the guts, or will prejudice rule the day?

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A candidate running for Eugene City Council says those who take a moment to listen, quickly realize that their city may have a much better chance of dealing with the coming years with her in office.

I admit I am biased because Nadia Sindi is a friend of mine, but she is a friend and someone I respect because of her values.

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Week Two of the Schneider Trial

‏A skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two bones crossed together under the skull. It is generally used as a warning of danger -- usually in regard to poisonous substances.

(WICHITA, Kansas) - Week 2 of the "Pill Mill Doc" trial in Wichita, Kansas ended with testimony from previous employees of the pain clinic.

The court heard from patients, family members, and an ER physician from a local hospital.

Climategate Controversy Update

Global warming should be a non-partisan issue.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Last November, 1,000 stolen e-mails from one of the world’s leading climate research centers in Britain seemed to challenge the scientific consensus that global warming is happening and that it is induced by human activity.

The e-mails appeared to show researchers scolding skeptics of global warming, discussing ways to hide their data, and discussing ways to keep skeptics' research out of peer-reviewed publications.

Palestine`s Popular Resistance Continues

A roundup of activity near Bilin, as well as several coming actions.

(BILIN, West Bank) - A poll reveals that a majority of Israelis are willing to ban human rights organizations in the 'Jewish state'.

A bill introduced in the Knesset would outlaw any Israeli human rights organization which exposes Israeli war crimes.