Browse All News Articles on Salem-News Page 732

The Japanese Way to Peace in Burma

Facilitating peace between the Burmese government and ethnic armed groups may not be an easy task...

(RANGOON The Irrawaddy) - Yohei Sasakawa, the chairman of the Tokyo-based philanthropic organization the Nippon Foundation, is a man with a mission.

As the Japanese government’s recently appointed “special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar,” he has taken on the daunting task of helping Burma to achieve peace after decades of ethnic conflict.

February 2013: They Waited, Wanted and Watched For Me To Die...

Notes from Behind Bars and Stripes.

(ONTARIO, OR) - Even before I began my political journey in 2001, I maintained certain principles; a variety of things I just don’t do.

And usually, if ever I deviated from those principles, even in error, I’d end up in a tangle of trouble.

HIV Alliance Observes National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

HIV Testing is available Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at HIV Alliance.

(EUGENE, OR) - On March 20th, the first day of spring, HIV Alliance will be recognizing National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD).

Confronting the Lies About the Iraq Invasion

Statement by Brian Becker, national coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition, on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Ten years ago, the United States and Britain invaded Iraq.

The history of how this invasion came about has been largely falsified by both the right-wing supporters of the invasion and the liberal commentators who opposed the war.

Portland Police Arrest Singer `Beth Ditto` for Disorderly Conduct on North Mississippi Avenue

Singer from the band Gossip was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Officers say 32-year-old Mary Beth Patterson was standing in the middle of the street with her arms extended from her sides like an airplane.

She is a member of the band 'Gossip'' and best known for the stage name 'Beth Ditto'.

Massachusetts Sheriff Jokes that President Obama Should be Shot

Maybe the town would be safer if their sheriff didn’t think that killing the president of the United States was a laughing matter.

(BOSTON YBW) - The liquor is usually flowing in full force on St. Patrick’s day, which is the reason that some people end up saying and doing things that cost them everything.

At a Republican Party in Massachusetts, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. (R) made the kind of joke that might get you a phone call from the Secret Service.

Justice Michael F Saldanha on Framing of Joseph Dias and Targeting India`s Christian Secular Forum

The intention is clear, prima facie to dissuade Joseph Dias from staking his claim, by what appear to be blackmailing or extortionary tactics at best.

(MUMBAI, India) - This is to draw your attention to the fact that a malicious smear campaign is being carried on to defame Joseph Dias by vested political and communal interests.

As you are aware, Joseph Dias and the Catholic Secular Forum (CSF) has been championing the cause of minority and human rights throughout the country.

Fairness for the Middle Class in the Ryan-Walden Tax Plan

Tax cuts for millionaires - $200,000; Tax increase for the middle class - $2,000

(WASHINGTON DC) - This week, Congressman Greg Walden is set to back a Republican (Ryan) budget that forces a $2,000 tax hike on the middle class while cutting taxes $200,000 for millionaires.

Evading Justice, Guilty Church-State Officials Face Public Banishment

Public Banning Order to be issued by the Common Law Court of Justice against Pope, Cardinals, and Archbishop Wilfrid Napier for aiding and encouraging child rape.

(BRUSSELS ITCCS) - After evading arrest by lawful Common Law Court officers, over thirty officials of church and state now face permanent banishment from their communities during Easter Week.

They are wanted criminals who are a danger to children everywhere.

`We will not leave you alone` -Slogan of WVIP

World Vision in Progress – WVIP is a Lahore based organization working against social and religious injustice based on religion.

(ISLAMABAD) - A couple of days back, when I went to Lahore to distribute food to the Badami Bagh victims, there were many other organizations doing the same; some were distributing food stuff, others were distributing clothes.

After my work was done, I went to take a look around the other camps. There I saw a group, who placed a slogan, “we will not leave you alone”...