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Tualatin Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Abuse for Killing His Dog

Tualatin officers arrested Jacob Moffitt for Aggravated Animal Abuse in the First Degree.

(TUALATIN, OR) - On March 14, 2013 at about 1:00PM, Tualatin Police were called to the Rivercrest Meadows Apartments in Tualatin for a call of a suspicious circumstance. Officers were summoned to the scene on a report of a large dog that was found dead in the dumpster.

Upon arrival, officer located a large Labrador retriever dead in a dumpster of the complex.

Saudi Arabia: Release Mohammad Fahad al-Qahtani and Abdullah bin Hamad

"...these sentences are a shocking step in the wrong direction, violating international law that prohibits arbitrary arrests and guarantees a fair trial" - Dr. Lantos Swett, USCIRF

(WASHINGTON DC) - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today called for Saudi Arabia to release Mohammad Fahad al-Qahtani and Dr. Abdullah bin Hamad from prison immediately and unconditionally.

The men are leading Saudi human rights activists.

Khalidi to Obama: Time For a New Course

It isn't too much to expect Obama to inform Netanyahu that the U.S. government will now change to a new course in its dealings with Israel’s occupation.

(CHICAGO) - The New York Times performed a valuable service for its readers on Wednesday, March 13, exactly one week before President Obama is scheduled to arrive on his first-ever presidential visit to Palestine and Israel.

Bangladesh: Trial by Politics - The Series

A report into the alleged war crimes trials in Bangladesh.

(DHAKA, Bangladesh) - Islam Channel TV has produced a revealing series on the problems in Bangladesh that have left more than 150 dead, and a nation on a new page.

Muslim political leaders are being tried for war crimes from more than 40 years ago, during the revolution and war against Pakistan.

Rohingya Patriotic Poem

Poem relates story of the most persecuted people on earth.

(RANGOON Mayu Press) - Since last summer, Rohingya Muslims have been the focus of an ongoing Genocide in their native Burma. Rakhine Buddhists are in charge of this country under the leadership of President Thein Sein.

This is a country that until very recently, was closed to the outside world, ruled by an inflexible military junta.

Pakistani Christians Have No Right to Protest Misuse of Blasphemy Law

Hundreds of Pakistani Christians become homeless in Badami Bagh, Lahore.

(ISLAMABAD) - 200 homes in Joseph Colony were turned to ashes and poor Christians are sitting in the streets, looking for food and trying to meet their needs.

Muslims of Jhelam city threatened to burn the homes of Christians like those in Joseph Colony Lahore, when they went to protest to show solidarity with other Christians.

911: `I held parts of uniforms from crew members in my hands, including body parts. Okay?`

Two officially recognized statements on the September 11th Crash form one impossible truth.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - An article from seven years ago on the questions behind what actually crashed into the Pentagon September 11th 2001, prompted a good deal of feedback on Salem-News.com.

The main points, once clearly understood, are startling. It all comes down to contradictions in the official government story of the Pentagon attack.

Marion County Man Strikes Power Pole, Dies in Crash

Jacob Abbas was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene from his injuries.

(SALEM) - A 26-year old Marion County resident died in a single car crash on Talbot Road SE in Jefferson early this morning.

Marion County deputies were called to the crash at 12:29 a.m. Sergeant Todd Moquin was the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene, however another local man had already taken the pulse of the deceased.

Senate Bill to Limit Magazines Expected to Fail

Showdown at the DC Corral, as NRA uses threatening terms in stating their opposition.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A Presidential bid to renew a ban against military-style assault weapons was narrowly backed by the Senate Judiciary Committee today.

The bill now moves to the full Senate, where it is expected to fail due to strong opposition from the GOP and several democrats. The measure would also limit high-capacity ammunition clips to 10 bullets.

Buy into Hope: Purchasing Palestinian Exports Through Gaza`s Ark

We invite interested businesses, individuals and community groups to order Palestinian goods exported onboard Gaza’s Ark.

(GAZA) - Gaza's Ark is pleased to announce our first release of Palestinian products that will be available for purchase through our community-based export initiative.

The eight products in our first release are from two Gaza based producers: Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, and Al-Ahlyia Association for the Development of Palms and Dates.