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Press TV: Ken O`Keefe Discusses New Film `Rebellion` Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz

A story that is both captivating and relatively unknown in the US.

(TEHRAN Press TV) - In this edition of the show Faiza Ahmed reviews the film; Rebellion, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Her guests are Dave Calhoun, film critic with Time Out Magazine, and Ken O'Keefe, activist and Salem-News.com writer.

It was April 1988, Ouvea island, New Caledonia, when 30 French policemen were taken hostage by a group of Kanak separatists.

Beck Says He`ll Expose Truth About Boston Coverup Monday if Obama Doesn`t Come Clean

Glenn Beck Threatens Obama with a Monday deadline, for telling the truth about Boston

(WASHINGTON DC) - An unusual moment is unfolding in American history. Right-wing pundit Glenn Beck is now claiming he has proof that the Boston marathon bombings were an inside job.

Beck claims the deadly pair of blasts were really a false flag operation.

Ragged Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees Spend Weeks in Boat Before Reaching Australia

They were fleeing a oppressive occupation that carries out terrible acts against Hindu and Christian Tamils with no fear of reprisal.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Proof of the Tamil's suffering made a showing in recent days in Australia.

66 ragged Sri Lankan Tamils, many of them women and children, sailed into Geraldton port undetected by border authorities.

Polk County Sheriff Announces Staff Reductions

Between March 11, 2013 and April 15, 2013, during the non coverage hours there have been 56 non-emergency calls which were not responded too.

(DALLAS,OR) - Two months before the official staff reductions were to occur, Polk County Sheriff Bob Wolfe announces the reduction of staff which will avoid deputies being laid off in July.

The following employees have accepted positions with other local law enforcement agencies, and one announced their retirement.

Palestinian-Jordanian Crossing Open for Trade for the First Time

Israel closes the crossing for religious and national occasions.

(AL KARAMA CROSSING, Jordan) - Chief of General Committee for Crossings and Borders, Nazmi Mohana, announced on Thursday that Al-Karama Crossing connecting Jordan with the West Bank is open for commercial purposes.

"This is the first time the crossing is going to be used for commerce," Mohana said.

F1 and History of Western Complicity in Bahrain Torture

Ian Henderson died a few days ago, finally.

(LONDON) - As FI begins in Bahrain, in an attempt to normalise the al-Khalifa regime, it is worth remembering the Western complicity in torture and repression in Bahrain goes back a long way.

The Butcher of Bahrain, Ian Henderson, died on Sunday 14th April 2013, having escaped justice.

Setting the Record Straight on Coal Exports

Taxpayers to foot $300,000 bill for unnecessary study.

(SEATTLE) - Even as proposals for new Northwest bulk export facilities proceed through the rigorous environmental review mandated by law, opponents continue to mount an aggressive effort to block these projects.

In particular, recent efforts to fan concern about alleged health impacts from an increase in railway traffic defy logic...

Martial Law Comes to Boston on the Anniversary of Paul Revere`s Midnight Ride

"Since 1630, the date of our founding, we've never seen anything like this, except for the American Revolution" - Darren D'Lisle, U Mass student

(SACRAMENTO / BOSTON) - Here we are, on 19 April, the anniversary of Paul Revere's 1775 'Midnight Ride,' and Boston and surrounding areas are essentially under martial law.

The deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have created a state of occupation.

Update about `Petition to Free Lynne Stewart: Save Her Life - Release Her Now!` on Change.org

“The fight to free Lynne Stewart is a front-line battle for basic rights secured through the American Revolution and is a measure of our will to reclaim a land of the free in the home of the brave.”

(WASHINGTON DC) - Over 9,000 and counting!

Dick Gregory began refusing all solid food April 4, “until Lynne Stewart is freed and receives medical treatment in the care of her family and with physicians of her choice without which she will die.”

PTI Minority Central President`s Statement on Court Rejection of Charges

"The objective seemed very clear of lodging this case against me after my nomination papers were accepted by the Election Commission of Pakistan..."

(ISLAMABAD) - The court has rejected the baseless and false allegations leveled against me and all those who were behind these implicated allegations become disappointed, said Sajid Ishaq of the PTI Minority Wing.

The PTI leader says it is important to set the record straight.