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At Least Two Pedestrians Struck by Driver in Salem

At this time we have no information on the condition of the victims. I spoke to a eye witness a the scene on camera, so be sure to watch the video.

(SALEM) - Salem Police say a person was run over by a car during "some sort of altercation" at the Lucky Fortune Lounge Thursday night.

Lt Dave Okada Tells us the altercation took place at 1401 Lancaster Dr NE. A witness to the violent act, Andrew Harrison of Salem, says it was "really crazy" and believes the suspect was extremely dangerous.

Republicans Block Hagel for Ten More Days

Hagel is backed by virtually everyone but Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and Republican party.

(CHICAGO) - The agreement Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid (NV) thought he had reached with Republican leader Mitch McConnell (KY), died a slow, angry and ugly death Thursday.

When this new Senate held its first session in January, younger and more progressive Democratic members of the Senate wanted Harry Reid to take advantage of having a Democratic majority.

Foreign Policy in Rwanda: A Discussion with Deo Lukyamuzi

RPF developed and perfected a psyche of perpetual victimhood to the point they use it as one of their best political tool.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Rwanda has faced numerous challenges in the past year with their credibility and foreign relations.

Both have seen severe declines with the UN GoE report that states the M23 rebel group currently harassing Eastern DRC is being funded and organized by the Government of Rwanda.

Sri Lanka: Skeletons in the Cupboard?

The high commissioner again called for an international investigation into alleged war crimes committed as the 27-year-long war drew to a close four years ago.

(LONDON Channel 4) - The UN Human Rights Commissioner didn’t mince her words this week when she accused the Sri Lankan government of ‘triumphalism’ in the Tamil north, home of the vanquished Tamil Tiger insurgency.

In a report published on Monday, Navi Pillay said civilians in the region known as ‘the Vanni’ have been forbidden from commemorating those killed in the war.

New UMJI Office-Bearers

Tariq Chaman was elected unopposed as president.

(ISLAMABAD) - New office-bearers of the Union of Minority Journalists Islamabad (UMJI) for the next two years were elected.

Heeding the Hateful

Sometimes even a bigot is worth listening to, for he may speak truths that others dare not utter.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Many years ago, as a college student, I struggled with the issue of who was worth quoting in an article or speech.

Years after, I wrote an article in which I quoted David Duke, a former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan--a position as bigoted as one can get.

Agron Belica Interviews Jay R. Crook PhD About Afghanistan

A visual exploration of Afghanistan in decades past.

(BOSTON) - Recently one of our associate journalists, Agron Belica, conducted an interview with Dr. Jay R. Crook via Skype.

The subject was Afghanistan which Dr. Crook had visited several times while living and working in Iran from 1964 to 1980.

What Happened to US?

Manifesto: "a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer." - Webster's dictionary

(SALEM) - I miss much of what happens in our society, or more accurately, many of the cultural changes that go on as our society changes and evolves.

To that end, I ask you “What has happened to US, or more accurately to the U.S.”

Tamil Groups Welcome UN Rights Chief`s Call For Independent International Investigation in Sri Lanka

The evidence is mounting, and the reports are repetitive: Sri Lanka cannot evade international scrutiny by seeking more time and space.

(LONDON / TORONTO / WASHINGTON D.C.) - The British Tamils Forum, the Canadian Tamil Congress, and United States Tamil Political Action Council acknowledge the new report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Welcoming Navi Pillay’s commitment to human rights in Sri Lanka, the use of the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission as a framework against which to measure progress is a grave mistake.

Newsic Release: Think Humanity

"This world has room for everyone, the good earth can provide for everyone" - Charlie Chaplin

(SALEM) - The powers of art, courage, music and humanity collide in this new Newsic release by Agron Belica or 'Ace', Think Humanity.

The simple concept that benefits all people is simply lost on far too many. All human beings are born with the capacity to love and aid others, yet the powers of fascism and racism and polarization are strong and determined...