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Well-Known Northwest Motorcyclist Irish McKinney Killed in Accident

McKinney was a generous soul, known for helping others.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Longtime community advocate 56-year old Irish McKinney was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident near Needles, California on Monday, Aug. 17.

Irish was well-known to the White Center/Burien-area as both an avid Harley rider as well as a tireless fundraiser for the needy, raising over $26,000 for the White Center Food Bank in the last few years, including $15,000 last year, according to Sean Robinson. “That was his passion people...helping...and the motorcycle community,” Sean told The B-Town Blog.

ISIL Demands First Formal Political Bureau in Turkey

Abu Hamza al-Baghdadi may be responsible for suicide operations especially in the city of Diyarbakir.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As reported by the TimeTurk News Agency, Turkish authorities met representatives of ISIL terrorist group (Daesh) and held talks with them a few weeks ago in Turkey.

A well-informed sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who requested anonymity, said in this regard: Abu Hamza al-Baghdadi as the head of ISIL's representatives formally asked the AK Party authorities to establish the first formal political bureau of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the city of Izmir.

Yemen Army Destroys Saudi Convoy in Jizan

A number of Saudi soldiers were killed during the operation while the rest fled the scene.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Yemen's army and popular committees have stopped a Saudi convoy near the military base, Jareh, in Jizan and destroyed dozens of armored Saudi machines.

The Sabanet website quotes a military source saying another Saudi convoy loaded with significant arms and military equipment was destroyed in Alkhoube district located in Jizan, adding that this caused the mass runaway of Saudi troops.

Who Sent Saudi Documents to WikiLeaks?

Who stole the Saudi documents, and why?

(SALEM, Ore.) - WikiLeaks' publishing of "The Saudi Cables" (https://wikileaks.org/saudi-cables/) - more than half a million top-secret documents from Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry, has gained significant media attention in recent days.

The released documents, which expose Saudi involvement in regional affairs and also its hostile policies towards Iran and Syria, in addition to its allies, has triggered a wave of concern & uncertainty in different countries.

The Iranian Threat

Who Is the Gravest Danger to World Peace?

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Throughout the world there is great relief and optimism about the nuclear deal reached in Vienna between Iran and the P5+1 nations, the five veto-holding members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany.

Most of the world apparently shares the assessment of the U.S. Arms Control Association that "the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action establishes a strong and effective formula for blocking all of the pathways by which Iran could acquire material for nuclear weapons for more than a generation..."

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(SALEM, Ore.) - A gentle late summer reminder that Salem-News.com gets by largely thanks to the generosity of its readers. In other words, your contributions truly matter! They ensure that we can continue to bring you voices, analysis and eye-witness reporting you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.

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Willamina 230-Acre Fire is 50% Contained

Four cabins along East Creek Road are under a Level 1 evacuation. Willamina Creek Road and East Creek Road are closed north of the junction with Coast Creek Road.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Excellent progress on containing the Willamina Creek Fire was made today. The fire has not grown since Friday night.

Increases in acreage shown in these updates over the last few days reflect the GPS data collection work that has been completed which has resulted in more accurate mapping. The final acreage is not expected to increase from today's total.

Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates: A Bitter Rivalry Over Yemen

Wielding influence in Yemen won’t result in stability and security, neither in Yemen, nor in its neighboring countries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The precarious situation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighbors, namely United Arab Emirates, deteriorated recently over sharing power and influence in Yemen—the most impoverished Arab nation.

This, as [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Emirati forces in particular intervened directly to support militias loyal to ex-President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, which in return rendered the Yemeni crisis a ground for intense rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Islamic Radio and Television Union Summit Ends With Celebration of Great Film Director Majid Majidi

Nine journalists killed last year were also given special recognition.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Majid Majidi, the director of Muhammad (PBUH), was greatly appreciated during the event for his valuable work. Majid Majidi said that "we must try in recognition of the Prophet and introduce their characters in this regard, all of Muslim countries must try."

He said that some media have tried to say that the Shiites, with the film Muhammad, are trying to offer their own interpretation of Islam. He said the script of this work is factual, adding that he also takes advantage of the most important Sunni scholars.

FDA Allows Creator of OxyContin to Conduct Its Own Studies on Childhood Uses

If you have ever wondered if the FDA is corrupt, this should leave you thinking long and hard...well, are they?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The FDA has approved OxyContin for use in children to manage their chronic and extreme pain. If you are wondering what could the FDA possibly have been thinking in approving a drug for children that has been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths and addictions throughout the U.S since its release in the late 1990's -- there was no thought.

Don't even try to imagine how the FDA could have conducted studies with their research people and physicians under the watchful eyes of the heads of the agency because they did not.