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Human Rights Ambassador Asks Benin to Drop All Politically Motivated Charges Against Berthe Cakpossa

Convicted of "offending the head of state"?

(YORK, UK) - William Gomes asks the prime minister of Benin, to drop politically motivated charges against Berthe Cakpossa.

A judge in Cotonou, sentenced Berthe Cakpossa, director of Canal 3 TV, to 3 months in prison, a fine of 500,000 francs CFA (US $1,000)...

Pete Bennett Tribute: I Rocked the World and Made It Glow

He brought us the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and so many more. Pete Bennett left us when we were not ready, this video tribute tells his story.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It was a shock to learn in November of last year, that the legendary rock promoter Pete Bennett had passed away. He was called the "Number 1 Promotion Man" by Billboard magazine and was a close friend to the world's biggest stars, bar none.

He was too young to go, and Pete's unexpected departure left many broken hearts around the world. On that day came the end of a legacy that shaped modern culture. Few people from the entertainment industry had more of an impact on this world than this incredible man, Pete Bennett.

Requiem For Bev

I came to know Bev when she was launching her first high-tech publication...

(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - Better journalists have written Bev Giesbrecht's story over the past two or three years. In Toronto's Globe and Mail, in Vancouver Magazine, on the CBC. It is a very unusual story about an extraordinary Canadian woman. What follows is my personal footnote, a private memoir from – and for - those of us who knew her and were her friends.

Bev Giesbrecht grew up in the interior of B.C., and hers was not an easy childhood.

Amos 3: 3 Can 2 walk together, except they be agreed?

We all know that charity not only begins but ends at home....

(CLEVELAND) - Amos 3: 3, “Can 2 walk together, except they be agreed?” Main problem in the world today is too much controversy,

Indian Farmers Trapped and Desperate

Losing the will to live...

(LONDON) - India has the largest number of smallholder farmers in the World, 600 million by some estimates.

From this army of workers one impoverished desperate man, or indeed woman, with a noose of debt around their neck takes his or her own life on average every thirty minutes...

Stop Systematic Campaign of Judicial Harassment and Criminalization OF Human Rights Defenders in Turkey

Mr. Gomes has deep concern about the abuse of terrorism-related legislation against human rights defenders and the systematic harassment of independent voices in Turkey.

(YORK, UK) - Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes asked to Turkish prime minister to stop systematic campaign of judicial harassment and criminalization Human Rights Defender in Turkey.

The Human Rights Ambassador for Salem-News.com said IHD has been the subject of a systematic campaign of judicial harassment and criminalisation...

Are Liberal American Zionists `Delusional`?

The Israeli government remains committed to the status quo of apartheid.

(CHICAGO) - Shortly after the polls closed in Israel’s Knesset election Tuesday, two American Liberal Zionist groups, J Street and Americans for Peace Now (APN), were out with triumphant emails to their peace-oriented members:

Israel voters have chosen a new government that will “revive the peace process with the Palestinians and make vital moves to “save” Israel”.

Stories from the Front with Tim King

Tim King's war reports from Afghanistan showcased by Portland, Oregon TV station.

(PORTLAND, OR) - During the winter of 2006 and 2007, our News Editor Tim King was in Afghanistan to cover military operations of the Oregon National Guard.

In addition to reporting for Salem-News.com, Tim also reported for Oregon FOX-12 KPTV in Portland. Both agencies carried roughly 30 reports filed over approximately sixty days.

More Countries are Now Breathing Down Sri Lanka`s Neck and it is a Good Sign

An overwhelming 210 concrete recommendations were made by 99 countries.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in which member countries need to review their human rights records periodically once in four years.

The review would be conducted by a Troika of 3 countries.

Open letter to Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Showing off the deceased’s picture in the stadium will surely destroy the spirit of the popular sport that is supposed to promote and strengthen African brother and sisterhood.

(UGANDA) - I don’t know whether CAF has a regulation that prohibits making a political statement during African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football matches. I know it’s not allowed making a political statement in Olympics.