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Sea-Jacking of German-Owned MV Victoria Has Been Confirmed (PHOTOS)

Germany recalled its GSG-9 commando unit from the pirate-infested region over the weekend after deciding that attempting to storm another ship – the Hansa Stavanger – could have ended in a bloodbath.

(SOMALI COAST, Africa) - The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel M/V Victoria had been hijacked by eight pirates in the Gulf of Aden whilst proceeding towards the Port of Jeddah in the Red Sea, the Antigua and Barbuda government said in a statement.

It added that the 7,767 gross ton, 146-metre general cargo vessel had a crew of ten and it was believed the hijacked vessel was being taken to the Somalian port of Eyl, a known pirate lair.

UN Voices concern Over Reported Afghan Civilian Casualties

Media reports suggest that up to 100 civilians, including women and children, were killed in air strikes carried out by United States and coalition forces against Taliban fighters.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today expressed his serious concern about reports of civilian casualties and fighting that took place in the country’s western Farah province on Monday.

“Details of the incident remain unclear, including the number of civilians that have lost their lives,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Representative Kai Eide said in a statement issued in Kabul.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #43

The latest edition of Salem, Oregon's original cartoon series.

(Salem) - During the 2000 election Chris Tucker noted the resemblance of Al Gore to actor Christopher Reeve who played Superman in four movies made during the late 70's and 80's.

`Witness for Jesus` in Afghanistan

Illegal in Afghanistan, are the Bibles a blessing or a curse for people in this strict Islamic nation?

(KABUL Al Jazeera ) - U.S. soldiers have been encouraged to spread the message of their Christian faith among Afghanistan's predominantly Muslim population, video footage obtained by Al Jazeera appears to show.

Military chaplains stationed in the US air base at Bagram were also filmed with bibles printed in the country's main Pashto and Dari languages.

Salem Police Say Man Used Dog Shock Collar on His Kids

The children, ages 9, 8, 6 and 3 were released to the custody of their mother and the case referred to DHS.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives have arrested a Salem father for using a dog shock collar on his four children. Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada says the man, 41-year old Todd Marcum, shocked the kids because he thought it was funny.

Police say their investigation revealed that the suspect put an electronic dog collar on his four children and he admitted to shocking all of them at least once because he thought it was funny.

Oregon`s Racist Legislature Rears its Ugly Head

Mixing war profiteering and politics in the Oregon Senate.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Senate Bill brought forward by Senator Brian Boquist and another Republican Senator named Jason Atkinson, ensures that Oregonians show hate toward Iran while flailing false and totally unfounded allegations about the country.

It comes as no surprise. Boquist makes big bucks off the war effort. Just look him up on Google. He's a Salem, Oregon-based war contractor when he isn't coming up with ridiculous laws that we will live to regret.

Safety of Domestic Violence Victims Protected with Senate Legislation

SB 928 requires employers to make reasonable accommodation for victims.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Senate voted in support of legislation this morning to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Senate Bill 928 requires employers to make reasonable safety accommodations, such as changing work shift times, moving the location of an employee’s desk, or changing an employee’s telephone number at work to protect their safety.

Pedestrian Struck on 99W Near Corvallis

Police investigators say motorists should expect delays or use alternate routes.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Police say a crash involving a pedestrian has closed the southbound lanes on Oregon 99W, (Pacific Highway West) at mile post 8.

This is at the junction with Oregon 34,l the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway.

Traffic is being detoured onto Oregon 34 at this time, officials on the scene say.

Gas Prices Rise as Summer Driving Season Approaches

The national average falls a penny to $2.25, while Oregon’s average drops half a cent to $2.37.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas price averages are at new highs for the year, AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, "Even considering this recent uptick, gas and oil prices have remained fairly stable for several weeks.

Senate Bill Protects Renters When Landlords are in Foreclosure

SB 952 will help prevent unexpected eviction, loss of rental deposits.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With the foreclosure crisis continuing to hit Oregon hard, the Senate passed SB 952 this morning, protecting the rights of tenants when the property they rent or lease goes into foreclosure.

“As the number of foreclosed investment properties continues to increase, Oregon renters face uncertainty about the fate of their homes,” said Senator Suzanne Bonamici (D-Washington County/Portland), chair of Senate Consumer Protection Committee.