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British Actors, Film Directors and Writers Demand Immediate Sanctions Against Israel

“Netanyahu is clearly committed to the continuation of the occupation, the settlements and the blatant flouting of UN resolutions...” - Miriam Margolyes

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Global Research, a group of English actors, authors, academics and architects have called on the UK government to push for immediate sanctions on Israel until it abides by international law and ends its occupation of Palestinian land.

They join other big names from the world of film and rock music, as well as 20,000 members of the public, who have signed a petition which delivered at the Houses of Parliament.

Future of Taliban Role in New Era

As the death of Mullah Omar was publicized, the Taliban's supporters took steps to replace the Taliban with the ISIS, and that is why they propose to negotiate with the Taliban.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar was publicized, it appeared that the process of replacing the Taliban with ISIS has just started in Afghanistan.

For many years, the sponsors of Taliban have made use of both Al-Qaeda and Taliban to achieve their own goals in the region.

Potland Appeal WINS: Oregon Hempstalk 2015 Is ON!

"Hempstalk is a Smoke free, drug free, family friendly event!" said many people on stage in 2014.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Despite Shawn Rogers' decision to deny Portland's annual Hempstalk event for 2015, the Customer Service Center Manager for Portland's Parks & Recreation department overturned that ruling today thanks to the endless efforts of Paul Stanford and more than 60 Portland cannabis activists determined to have our rights and festival respected.

"We won and the City Council and Mayor of Portland voted to grant our appeal and overturn the Park Bureau's denial of the Portland Hempstalk Festival's permit for 2015. Final date to be announced. Yeah!" said Stanford.

They`re Back! DISH and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Finalizing Long-Term deal

Parties agree to short-term contract extension as long-term agreement is finalized.

(Englewood, Colo.) - DISH Network L.L.C. and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. have reached an agreement in principle that will form the basis of a long-term retransmission consent agreement for carriage of Sinclair’s local channels in 79 markets nationwide, including KATU in Portland.

Restoration of Sinclair signals to DISH’s system is underway.

Why Did Israel Attack Southern Syria?

This is not the first time that Israel has conducted a direct military operation in Syrian soil.

(SALEM, Ore.) - While Hezbollah fighters and the Syrian armed forces have been involved in endgame operations aimed at retaking al-Zabadani, the Israeli regime targeted positions of the resistance forces in the Golan Heights, a move that can be described as a help to terrorists besieged in that town and an attempt by Tel Aviv to directly join the clashes in southern Syria.

On Thursday, Israel targeted some border areas in southern Syria. Israeli officials stated the strikes were carried out in response to rockets fired from Syria to northern Golan Heights.

Northwest Youth Corps Accepting Apps for Paid Fall Job Training Programs

Great opportunities to get some real experience and get paid

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Teenagers from all over the U.S. have joined Northwest Youth Corps this summer, working outdoors and are making a difference! In its 30-year history, NYC has placed over 17,000 teenagers and young adults in programs providing them with both excellent educational and job training experience.

No experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn, work hard as a team, and travel to some of the most rugged and scenic areas Portland and of the Pacific Northwest.

Saudi Arabia`s Strategic Debacle

What's behind the facade? Read on...

(SALEM, Ore.) - Euro news correspondent, Valérie Gauriat analyzes Saudi Arabia's strategic failures in her report based on documents published by WikiLeaks:

1. According to this report, Saudi Arabia spent billions of dollars to curb the growing influence of Iran and Shi'ite thought in the world by building mosques and cultural centers to export its Wahhabi ideology and spreading it in Muslim countries and Europe...

Strategic Divisions Between Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Fragile peace with much at risk.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Euro news reporter Faiza Garah, the rift in relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has begun to widen.

She mentioned some factors explaining their current differences in her article, including Egypt's opposition to the ground invasion in Yemen, and strategic differences between Egypt and Saudi Arabia for reconciliation with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Who Masterminded the Diyarbakir Blast?

Özkan claims that the Diyarbakir blast was a piece of MİT's puzzle.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tuncay Özkan, Turkish journalist, writer and politician, and one of the leaders of The Republican People's Party, revealed important information about the Diyarbakır bomb attack in a secret meeting with a representative of Halkların Demokratik Partisi (HDP) in Ankara.

According to Özkan, Hakan Fidan, the head of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) designed a secret plan to create unrest in the HDP election campaign.

President of Kush Bottles Named to Oregon Liquor Control Commission Marijuana Subcommittee

Appointment will help customers immediate access to regulation changes and policy updates that impact their business

(LOS ANGELES) - Ben Wu, president of Kush Bottles, North America's premier supplier of customizable child-resistant packaging solutions and accessories for the legal cannabis industry, was named to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission Recreational Marijuana Rules Advisory Technical Subcommittee on Packaging.

Wu is considered one of the nation's leading authorities on compliance issues relating to packaging, labeling, and child-resistance.