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Sex Slaves: A 21st Century Evil

There are an estimated 1.4 million sex slaves in the world today and international trafficking is on the rise.

(CHISINAU, Moldova al Jazeera) - There are an estimated 1.4 million sex slaves in the world today; most of them are women, there are men and many thousands of children.

They do not voluntarily enter prostitution, but have been forced under the threat of violence to have sex with men who pay their 'owners'.

Insomnia Therapy: Marijuana Vs Sedatives

Marijuana wins hands down.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Insomnia, or inability to sleep well or long, affects almost all of us at least some of the time.

Pain is probably the most common cause, but anxiety, nervousness, depression, or fear or any combination must be included. About 70% of my marijuana patients had pain to some degree. Most of them smoked or inhaled before going to bed to ensure sleep.

Israeli Tank Fires Into Syrian Territory

While casualties from Israeli fire were as yet not confirmed, the Israeli army said that there were no Israeli casualties from the Syrian fire.

(GOLAN HEIGHTS AFP) - An Israeli tank has fired into Syrian territory after Syrian mortar and small-arms fire hit the Israeli-occupied sector of the Golan heights, the Israeli Defence Forces told AFP.

An Israeli army statement said troops "returned precise fire at the source and reported a direct hit".

Agent Orange Aboard the USS White Plains

What legacy do we leave behind for our children and grandchildren?

(MEDIA, PA) - Agent Orange herbicide being lifted off the deck of the USS White Plains (AFS-4) for delivery by an HC-3 helicopter during a 1970 deployment to Vietnam.

This is evidence that Blue Water Navy indeed carried and transported barrels of agent orange onboard US Navy commissioned ships to ports in Vietnam.

BREAKING: U.S. on Alert for Nuclear Blast Overhead

'Space launch vehicle' could put kill electric grid, devastate nation.

(WASHINGTON DC WND) - U.S. officials quietly are expressing concern that North Korea could use its "space launch vehicle" to explode a high-altitude nuclear device over the United States.

This would create an electromagnetic pulse that would destroy major portions of the U.S. electrical grid system as well as the nation's critical infrastructures.

Henry Herskovitz: Max Blumenthal Shows His Stripes

The Liberate Palestine movement seems to be firmly in the hands of members of the very ethnic/religious group that it opposes.

(LONDON) - Five members of Jewish Witnesses for Peace and Friends attended a panel presentation which showcased Ben White and Max Blumenthal, both signatories to an on-line document which attempts to marginalize and silence Gilad Atzmon.

This document is entitled "Not Quite 'Ordinary Human Beings'—Anti-imperialism and the anti-humanist rhetoric of Gilad Atzmon"...

Man Who Spent 40+ Years In Prison Set to Be Released On Tuesday

Should the state of Arizona be sued for mishandling this case?

(TUCSON YBW) - In 1972, a then-eighteen-year-old Louis Taylor was convicted of killing 29 people in a horrific fire at Pioneer Hotel in Tucson, AZ that occurred two years prior.

In December 1970, a then-16-year-old Taylor was at the hotel participating in the Christmas festivities and attempting to persuade hotel guests to buy him a drink.

Historic Resolution Passed in Tamil Nadu

Review by Prime Minister of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam V. Rudrakumaran.

(TAMIL NADU, India) - The Tamil Nadu State Assembly unanimously adopted a historic resolution yesterday, March 27, 2013 under the distinguished leadership of Hon Selvi Jayalalitha, the Chief Minister.

This article examines a number of highlights of this resolution...

Global Reclamation Campaign is Launched as Catholic Bishops Begin Breaking Ranks

"Existing authority is replaced now by the People".

(BRUSSELS ITCCS) - From the steps of the Vatican to Catholic churches in Vancouver, New York and London, ITCCS groups commenced church occupations and the issuing of liens against Vatican property this week.

it is part of a Global Reclamation Campaign to enforce a Common Law Court sentence against heads of church and state, including the new Pope, Francis 1 - Jorge Bergoglio, and Queen Elisabeth Windsor.

SB13-013: Federal Agents Can Double as Local Cops in Colorado?

Feds get more power as state's governor signs progressive gun control legislation.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A new bill gives a special agent, uniform division officer, physical security technician, physical security specialist, or special officer of the United States secret service limited peace officer authority while working in Colorado.

The tension surrounding the notion of regulating firearms is leading to new, unexpected federal involvement in local authority. Desperation is showing on all fronts in this fight. Large numbers of gun owners refuse to accept the idea of any type of gun regulation, and anti-gun proponents are willing to showcase national tragedy in an attempt to change firearm laws.