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Indonesia Temple Bomb `Response to Screams of Rohingya`

Several outbreaks of sectarian unrest in Myanmar have tempered international optimism about the country's dramatic political reforms as it emerges from decades of military rule.

(JAKARTA AFP) - A bomb that exploded at a Buddhist temple in the Indonesian capital Jakarta bore the words "we are responding to the screams of the Rohingya", the place of worship said Monday.

It appeared to be the latest outburst of anger in Muslim-majority Indonesia at the plight of Rohingya Muslims, who have been fleeing in their thousands from sectarian violence in Myanmar, where most of the population is Buddhist.

A Special Appeal from The International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS)

Please help us strike a blow for survivors of church terror in September, when elders and survivors will gather in Genoa and Rome for the First International Convergence to Stop Crimes against Children.

(BRUSSELS) - Last March, we made a special appeal for help in funding a major trip by our Field Secretary Kevin Annett to several European countries, to coordinate the work of the ITCCS and the International Common Law Court.

Your response was overwhelming, and your financial and moral endorsement made possible that journey, as well as the expansion of the ITCCS to 21 countries.

Al-Qaeda to the Rescue

August 05, 2013 "Information Clearing House - "Asia Times"

(WASHINGTON DC) - When the going gets tough, count on the Ministry of Truth to get going.

The end of Ramadan was imminent. The jihadi chattering classes of that fuzzy entity, al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), went on overdrive. It was jailbreak galore from Libya to Pakistan via Iraq.

Hindus Urge Immediate Restoration of Cutoff Water Supply for Roma in Hungary

Roma in Hungary form about ten percent of total Hungary populace, which makes it largest Roma minority as percentage of total population in the world.

(RENO) - Hindus have urged for immediate restoration of water supply for Roma (Gypsy) residents of Ozd in northern Hungary, which was reportedly cut-off or reduced by the town council.

Reports suggest that several thousand Roma were affected by it.

`God of our Weary Years, God of our Silent Tears` -James Weldon Johnson

The recent decision of the European Union to cease all EU expenditures for Israeli activities in the occupied territories was a shock to Netanyahu.

(CHICAGO) - This blog has an internal statistics page which reports a daily compilation of the number of “visits” to the current posting. The same page also reports on visits to previous postings.

A few days ago I noticed a few “visits” to the January 20, 2009, Wall Writings posting.

Update-Missing Juvenile Found

Matthew's family expressed their appreciation for the help provided them in looking for their son.

(SALEM OR) - The parents of Matthew Giddings reported that they had found Matthew walking along Liberty Street NE, headed toward Keizer on Monday evening.

Matthew told his parents he had been staying at a runaway shelter in downtown Salem and hanging out at the skateboard park on Front Street during the days.

Mehanna Appeal Hearing Draws Large Crowd

“These were ideological crimes. Mehanna believed that he had a moral obligation to assist al Qaeda and to engage violently against the US in Iraq.” - Attorney Collery

(BOSTON) - The courtroom was packed and the spillover room was filled, with over fifty supporters observing Dr. Tarek Mehanna’s appeal hearing in Federal court in Boston on July 30, 2013.

Attorney Sabin Willett asked a panel of three judges to throw out Mehanna’s conviction that resulted in a sentence of 17 1/2 years. Mehanna, who is imprisoned at CMU Terre Haute, was not present at the hearing.

Life Sentence Without Parole for José Bretón?

Ruth Ortiz, wife of the murderer José Bretón says he should receive life imprisonment.

(MADRID) - José Bretón received undaunted the opinion of the jury, which found him guilty of the murder of his children Ruth and José of 6 and 2 years. He has been found guilty by a unanimous jury of seven women and two men.

According to this jury, Bretón murdered the children with premeditation and perfidious burned their bodies.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Juvenile

The boy was last seen Friday night in the area of River Road and Lockhaven Drive North in Keizer.

(KEIZER, OR) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile who suffers from emotional issues and may be endangered.

On Friday evening, Deputy Peter Walker was called by the juvenile's father, reporting him missing. The juvenile is identified as Matthew Giddings, 16, 5-8, 180, brown hair and hazel eyes.

Organic Roots Collective Seeks Court Support for Eric Salerno in Marysville

It begins today at 3:00 p.m. at Yuba County Superior Court.

(MARYSVILLE, CA) - Eric Salerno is a cannabis activist and Salem-News.com writer who has been fighting charges over medical marijuana for years. The Organic Roots Collective is asking for court support for Eric Salerno beginning today.

The judge will be reviewing all the recent appellate court decisions and making a ruling on whether or not to proceed with trial.