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Tying the Knot

Basharat Khokher is known as human rights activist since his great efforts in protecting Rimsha, juvenile accused of blasphemy case in Islamabad.

(ISLAMABAD) - There are few finer days in a person’s life than their wedding day. It’s a magical day full of romance and love. And a wedding on the Valentine Day can be extra special.

You are being married on the beach or under the shadow of a lighthouse, or the edge of seasonal drainage.

Talk Nation Radio: U.S. Marine Corps Threatens Small Pacific Island

Please encourage your local radio stations to carry this program every week!

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Michael Hadfield is a Professor of Zoology and Principal Investigator at the Kewalo Marine Laboratory, University of Hawaii, and at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center.

He discusses the need to save Pagan Island, its people and other species, from the U.S. military.

Solutions for a Broken Mental Health System

The focus for every provider needs to be on diagnostic accuracy, and this will only come by increased training in mental health care within the entire medical establishment.

(DURHAM NC) - The mental health system in America is in terrible shape, and unless something is done to fix the problem it’s going to get a lot worse.

School shootings, gunmen in malls, “suicide by cop,” and other violent acts continue to dominate the headlines and the news cycle with no end in sight.

State of Illinois Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Illinois takes its place among the US states legalizing medical cannabis.

(CHICAGO) - The state of Illinois, General Assembly, has approved the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.

The natural herb becomes legal under Illinois law for the treatment of a number of debilitating medical conditions.

Embassies, EU, UN, Government of Every Democratic Country - Your Urgent Reaction is Needed!

The Europe must react now by introducing personal financial sanctions against the politicians, who gave these bloody orders, to stop the violence in Ukraine.

(SALEM) - In the morning the Speaker of Ukraine parliament Rybak refused to register the opposition draft law on return to the 2004 Constitution, which caused rapid escalation of the situation in the street of Kyiv.

As of 6:00 p.m. Ukraine time, 6 people are confirmed dead by the Maidan medical service, around 10 more deathly wounded...

EU initiative: `Weed Like to Talk`

A common policy on the control and regulation of cannabis production, use and sale would: (a) ensure equality before the law and non-discrimination of all EU citizens; (b) protect consumers and monitor health security; (c) end cannabis trafficking.

(BRUSSELS) - Recently a EU initiative on the legalization / regulation of cannabis is getting more speed.

All EU citizens are able to vote, and the goal is to reach one million votes in the EU before 11/20/2014. If we succeed this might have a large effect.

Rajiv Gandhi Murder - Court Commutes Execution of Plotters

Gandhi's murder was seen as retaliation for his having sent Indian peacekeepers to Sri Lanka in 1987.

(CHENNAI BBC) - India's Supreme Court has commuted the death sentences of three men convicted of plotting the 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Chief Justice P Sathasivam spared the men, citing delays in deciding their mercy plea.

Palestinian Declaration

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(LONDON) - An invitation to All Palestinians and their supporters to unite under the banner of LIBERATION, affirming our Inalienable Rights and clarifying our aims and aspirations to ourselves and to the world.

For the sake of historical truth, and for defending, preserving and protecting the rights of future Palestinian children, we present this document...

Oregon Marijuana Legalization Bill Stays Alive In Legislature

Activists Look To End Marijuana Prohibition in 2014

(SALEM) - A bill that would ask Oregon voters if they want to legalize marijuana while leaving the regulations up to the Legislature passed its first committee last Thursday.

Senate Bill 1556 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 3-2 vote, with all Democrats supporting it and all Republicans opposing, reports Jeff Mapes at The Oregonian. The bill now goes to the Senate Rules Committee.

The Kingdom Of David

“There is no such thing as the Palestinian people. It’s not as if we came and took their country from them…they simply didn’t exist” - Golda Meir

(LONDON) - My political compass appears to be spinning out of control. Frankly I am more than confused, I am actually lost.

Since July 2013, the hapless Mr. John Kerry has been trying to put life into the so-called peace process between the occupying forces of Palestine and a segment of the Palestinian people, the Palestinian Authority.