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Crisis in Myanmar Tops Talks between United Nations and Cambodia

Mr. Gambari said he is grateful for the constructive discussions and feels that good cooperation has been established between the UN and Phnom Penh.

(UNITED NATIONS) - Continuing his consultations with regional leaders, the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Myanmar today conferred with Cambodia’s Foreign Minister on United Nations efforts to promote dialog and reconciliation between the Government and the opposition in the troubled South-East Asian nation.

Ibrahim Gambari met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong earlier today, UN spokesperson Michele Montas informed reporters in New York.

Smith Continues to Rally for Children`s Health Care

“We need solutions, not more partisan rhetoric.” - Senator Gordon Smith

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Senator Gordon H. Smith joined health, child advocacy and public policy organizations in Oregon today to call on Congress to put partisanship aside and pass an important children’s health care measure.

The measure, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), provides health care coverage to approximately 40,000 of Oregon’s children of low-income families. Reauthorization of the program would provide the funds needed to double the number of uninsured children in Oregon able to receive care.

Thousands Riot at Chinese Military Academy Over Diploma Status

Thousands of military academy students in central China’s Anhui province are rioting after news spread that the government wouldn’t recognize diplomas awarded to the fee-paying students, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reports.

(HONG KONG) - “It was total chaos. Many people were beaten and were bleeding. The school buildings are a mess,” one student, surnamed Peng, told RFA’s Mandarin service.

“There is a 15-story building on campus. It’s been vacated. The iron doors in the corridors were smashed. In the morning armed police and police cars arrived to restore order. Their attempts were futile. Police cars were overturned,” Peng said.

Virtual Vigilantes Hold the Watch Over MySpace Teen`s Suicide Tragedy (VIDEO)

The name and address of Lori Drew is out, even directions are being published. She's the woman who posed as a 16-year old boy, and allegedly caused Megan Meier to commit suicide.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the most shocking stories about MySpace revealed so far is the suicidal saga of a little girl who was tricked by a neighbor's mom into thinking she was communicating with a boy in her age group.

As it turns out a neighbor, the mother of a teen herself, was posing as a teen boy and communicating with Megan on MySpace. When the character turned on her, the 13-year old hung herself. Now her parents and bloggers all over the nation are demanding justice.

Marijuana: Best Therapy for Fibromyalgia

It is known that cannabis has good analgesic, antispasmodic and euphoriant actions.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Fibromyalgia is a very painful, complex disease causing spasm of muscles and accompanying nerves and has been a contentious puzzle to both victims and their doctors.

It seems nobody has the slightest idea what causes it and its symptoms and signs can be so diverse that it has been called the "invisible disease" with no specificity except the victim's typical statements that, "I hurt all over."

Most doctors reaction or response to a patient presenting with the above just responded with "It's all in your head," or alternatively "You just want drugs." This is and was incorrect, they wanted relief!

Local Cops Hope to Make the Holidays Bright for Disadvantaged Youth

Oregon State Police employee Sabrina Owings believes this is a great opportunity to interact with children whom may only have had a negative experience with law enforcement.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - State troopers, county deputies, and city police officers are expecting to help over 500 kids shop for special gifts this holiday season in Linn, Benton and Marion counties as part of their area annual "Shop With a Cop" event at three locations in December.

For the 13th year, Corvallis and Albany-area police officers will shop together with local disadvantaged and foster children for Christmas gifts as part of a local program called "Shop With a Cop". Troopers, deputies and officers along with several professional staff from all involved agencies will shop with the children. There will also be a visit from Santa giving out candy canes and taking a minute for a photograph.

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Sixth Annual Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards Set for December 15th

The event takes place all day Saturday, December 15th 2007 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This year marks the sixth annual Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards(OMCA) - the only event of its kind in the United States. The event is open to the public with a full day of vending and educational programs to be held at the Ambridge Center in downtown Portland.

Portland Woman to be Honored During AARP The Magazine 2008 Inspire Awards

Portlander Roslyn Hill joins other honorees such as Caroline Kennedy, Gary Sinise and Helen Thomas for AARP The Magazine 2008 “Inspire” Awards. Hill is the first Oregonian to be recognized.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The neighborhood revitalization efforts of 61-year-old Portlander Roslyn Hill have earned her recognition as one of 10 recipients of AARP’s 2008 “Inspire”Awards, announced today by AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest-circulation magazine with 33 million readers.

Information Released in Fatal Shooting Involving Two Washington County Deputies

Steve Stanturf was struck three times with bullets fired from the deputies rifles, they say he fired first and almost struck neighbors with a random bullet.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Additional Information has been released on Saturday night's fatal deputy-involved shooting incident in Washington County. The deputies involved were Corporal Steve Schuster and Corporal Mark Trost.

Steve Schuster has been with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for nine and a half years. Corporal Mark Trost has been with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for six years.