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Arab Students Go on Strike in Solidarity with Christian Students

The strike was announced by the National Arab Parents Association and the National Committee for the Heads of the Arab Local Authorities in Israel.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - Arab schools in Israel went on strike in solidarity with Christian schools that have been on strike since September 1 in protest of budget cuts to education in their sector.

The strike was announced by the National Arab Parents Association and the National Committee for the Heads of the Arab Local Authorities in Israel.

Rebel Leader Zahran Alloush is Smuggling Syria`s National Wealth to Turkey

US-backed rebel leader steals historic items and gives some to his friends...

(SALEM, Ore.) - Wael Alwan, the spokesman for Ajnad a-Sham, said Jaish al-Islam elements have discovered large amounts of valuables and antiques in the Damascus suburb of Douma in ancient areas of the city.

Rebel leader Zahran Alloush has distributed some of the valuables among his partners, and leaders of Jaish al-Islam affiliates.

UAE, Saudi Arabia Border Disputes Intensified

The death of 70 Emirati troops whom were targeted by Ansar Alla late August caused a wave of protesting amongst citizens of UAE.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Watanserb news agency quoted UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, saying that the recent move by the UAE government to publish official maps of the country, which also includes part of the territory of Saudi Arabia, caused the crisis and hidden tension between the two countries.

According to the report, the Saudi government is furious about the Emirates' publication of the maps and the Emirati government has been asked to explain it.

Be Alert for Landslides on Oregon`s North Coast, Coast Range

"Intense rainfall is a common landslide trigger" - Bill Burns

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the north Oregon coast and the Coast Range from 3 p.m. today through Wednesday afternoon.

The watch includes the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Netarts, Pacific City, Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lee's Camp and Trask.

Philippines: Investigate the Raid of Human Rights Defender Antonio Nercua Ablon

A humble request for an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation into the raid.

(LONDON) - On 7 October 2015, the work place of the human rights defender, the parish office at the Pro-Cathedral Church in Tubod, was raided.His computer was stolen, including the data he had been using for his human rights work.

Where his computer had been, the unknown perpetrators left a threatening note saying “Watch out” and “Be ready”.

Closing Guantanamo

During World War II, the U.S. housed, fed, and worked over 425,000 German POWs in 700 camps in 46 states with little or no risk to the populace.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - On the campaign trail in 2008, President Obama made a pledge to close the Guantánamo Bay Detention facility. Obama is nearing the end of his presidency and the remaining prisoners at the detention facility have not been transferred to U.S. prisons and the facility has not been closed.

Supposedly, the Obama administration will soon set forth yet another plan to close Guantánamo.

A Growing Economic Crisis Within Saudi Arabia

Economic officials in Saudi Arabia try to control the crisis by injecting money into the economy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The British ambassador in Riyadh, in a consultative meeting with English producers and investors in the Middle East, said Saudi authorities have made a grave mistake in their calculations.

According to inside information, a lack of foresight of the consequences of falling oil prices; from $104 a barrel to $50 a barrel, has practically cut the country's foreign exchange budget in half.

Presence of Terrorists in Egypt Guarantees Military Power

Some General Intelligence officers are said to be trained by Mossad.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A political activist of the April 6 Youth Movement (whose name is withheld) referring to the activities of Takfiri groups in Sinai and some terrorist operations in Egypt, says General Sisi believes that the presence of terrorists in the region is the main factor in ensuring the survival of the military power in Egypt, so he does not intend to eliminate terrorist elements in Egypt.

Reports indicate that it is likely to be suggested by Israel to Sisi.

Deep Disputes Over Formation of Joint Arab Military Force

Meeting to move plan forward postponed...

(SALEM, Ore.) - A scheduled meeting on forming a joint Arab military force was postponed once again.

According to reports, Mohamed Orabi, Former Foreign Minister of Egypt, stated that the ongoing conflict in Yemen and losses of Arab forces are partly behind the postponement.

Political Acceptability of Saad Hariri and Ashraf Rifi Decreasing Among Lebanon`s Sunnis

Based on the poll results, individuals like Saad Hariri was not even among the top ten popular & reliable figures.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A poll in Lebanon suggests Saad Hariri and Ashraf Rifi lost popularity among Lebanon's Sunnis.

The al-Mustaqbal Movement held a poll in mid-August this year with help of the Saudi Embassy in Beirut, to determine the social position of political figures among Sunnis in northern Lebanon.