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Bibi and Bandar Badger Obama: Better Six Billion than Six Trillion!

What the GCC/Arab League/Israeli team is asking of its western allies (meaning of course mainly the US) is to immediately fund the Islamic Front to the tune of $ 5.5 billion.

(DAMASCUS) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—along with certain Arab League countries, plus Turkey and Israel, have this past week reportedly committed themselves to raising nearly $6 billion to “beef up” the just-hatched Islamic Front (IF) in Syria.

These “best friends of America” want the Obama administration to sign onto a scheme to oust the Syrian government...

Ex-Kagame Escort Tortured, Threatened; US Urges Fair Trial

“I am afraid he’ll be beaten some more,” the wife said, crying. “He thinks he will die next time.”

(WASHINGTON, DC) - A Rwandan refugee who was illegally returned to Rwanda to face trial on rebellion charges has pleaded guilty after being severely beaten in detention, his wife and a rights activist have confirmed.

Joel Mutabazi -- a former escort of President Paul Kagame that was kidnapped in October from Uganda where he had been living in a UN safe house -- had originally pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism, planning an uprising against the state, and murder.

Deputy Shot Near Salem - Suspect Remains At Large (VIDEO)

A shooting reportedly took place at a Christmas tree farm. One suspect is reportedly shot and one is at large.

(SALEM) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently on scene and engaged in a very high risk tactical operation in the area of 117th and Sunnyview Road NE. The Sheriff's Office is being assisted by numerous agencies from inside of Marion County.

"We can confirm that multiple shots have been fired and one deputy has been injured. Although there is no immediate threat to the public we are encouraging neighbors in the area to remain indoors."

Come Clean, Jorge: An Open Letter to the Bishop of Rome (aka `Pope Francis`) from Kevin Annett Dispatched December 6, 2013

Call no man on earth your Father, for you have only one father, who is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9
Above everything, any successful ruler must appear to be religious. - Nicolo Machiavelli

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - That dumb little smirk of yours is really starting to bug me, Jorge.

Like, so what if you're the CEO of the richest corporation on the planet? I don't care how many media moguls adore your ass. Try some decorum, man. Consider the lilies of the field, or something.

Why Pope Francis Will Not Change the Catholic Church

Alliances of Catholic activists are attempting to convince Pope Francis that four Papal doctrines are unjust in light of new understandings, and should be changed. Vatican apologists believe that to change would require historical evidence that Papal Infallibility was an ancient error.

(NEW YORK) - The election of Pope Francis has been welcomed with excitement and hope by faithful Catholics, both liberal and conservative, who seek change in our troubled Church.

This first Pope from the Americas is from Argentina, a humble man who identifies himself with the downtrodden, he proudly says “My people are poor and I am one of them”, a different view than would be expected from the Vatican hierarchy, bringing about hope for positive change among Catholics.

Oregon Impacted by Severe Weather

Highway and public transportation updates along with other information to help you stay safe...

(SALEM) - Police & Fire: Oregon State Police: Critical Injury Crash Highway 30 near milepost 66 west of Clatskanie. Crash involves a single vehicle. Emergency responders are on scene and the road is completely blocked. No further information for release. Traffic updates check www.tripcheck.com. UPDATE

Transportation: Cherriots - Salem Keizer Transit: Cherriots routes 1, 6 (major snow route), 8, 12, 14, 22 and 23 are on snow routes. For more information, go to Cherriots.org or call (503) 588-2877. UPDATE

Monsanto Sets Out to Buy a Better Image

Rather than fix disastrous practices, Monsanto is trying to buy a better image.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - It's easy to see why Monsanto was voted the world's most evil corporation for 2013. [1] Two examples from just the last 30 days might almost be enough to win the title all on their own.

Last week, 20 environmental activists were brutally assaulted for protesting the biotech giant in Argentina. [2] And in the November 5 election, Monsanto broke spending records to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would simply label genetically engineered food (GMOs).

Nelson Mandela, South Africa`s Moral Center is Dead at 95

Nelson Mandela affectionately known as Madiba is dead at 95. A great man has died.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.

Man Dies Tragically After Becoming Disoriented

Mr. Burwick spent 25 years in the Navy and an additional 11 years with the City of Salem as a Parking Enforcement Official, he retired in 1980.

(SALEM) - On Wednesday the 4th the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to what appeared to be a motor vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Center Street NE. Tragically this was not the case.

Man Shot After Being Pulled Over by Detective in Unmarked Police Car

"After a male subject quickly exited, he was shot and injured by the Salem Police detective..."

(ALBANY OR) - Oregon State Police say a Salem Police detective driving an unmarked car shot a man on a public freeway Thursday night. It happened when the detective decided to pull a truck over for speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 5 near Halsey in Linn County.