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Behind the Presidential Curtains: President Kagame Told Citizens of Rwanda to Tolerate and Remain Silent

One of the founding objectives of the RPF was to abolish all refugees and causes of unrest.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Rwandan authoritarian regime run by President Kagame has forced the citizens of Rwanda into tolerating and remaining silent

The population has been reduced to strict “big-brother-like” security surveillance where it is reported that one out of six members of society is reporting on others.

Recall the Myth of Yitzhak Rabin

Political distinctions between Israel's Centre Left and Right wing parties are less apparent on certain issues.

(BETHLEHEM Al Jazeera) - With the results of Israel's election in (though the exact final breakdown is still unknown), one message has dominated: "Dead heat!"

The Knesset is being presented as split down the middle between "right-wing" and "centre-left" blocs, during discussions over how a coalition government will be formed.

Israeli Forces Continue Systematic Attacks Against Palestinian Civilians and Property in Occupied Palestinian Territory

Civilians continue to be targeted by Israel's military in Palestine.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE ) - The Israeli forces wounded 10 Palestinian civilians, including 3 children, in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

They were all wounded in an excessive use of force during peaceful protests in the West Bank or shooting incidents near the border fence in the Gaza Strip.

THE SUFFERING GRASSES Film Screening at Portland State University - January 24 at 7:00 pm

Panel discussion with Taghrid Khuri, Steve Nakana & performance with hip hop artist Omar Offendum follows.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A year and a half after the revolution in Syria began, activists struggling for freedom need support more than ever.

The Suffering Grasses is a film on Syria's troubled revolution, which conveys the situation in all of its complexity...

A Commentary on the Second Amendment

Opponents confuse the Founders original intent...

(WOODLAND HILLS, CA) - Everyone with a sense of humanity detests seeing families destroyed, and innocent children sacrificed as we witness at Sandy Hook School.

The argument to reduce guns produces a safer society beguiles the public, promotes politicians and fails to hold wicked people accountable for their actions.

Dan Hokanson Appointed to Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard

Every now and then the government does something that makes a lot of sense.

(SALEM) - Brigadier General Daniel R. Hokanson, will succeed Major General Raymond F. Rees as the Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard.

He will transition to the new command position in the summer of 2013.

Salem Police Officer Shoots Man Described as Fugitive After Chase

The suspect, Gabriel Diaz, has been listed on the Salem Police Top Ten Most Wanted list since February of 2012.

(SALEM) - A Salem Police Officer was involved in a shooting of a 29-year old fugitive on January 23 near the intersection of Lockhaven Dr N and Inland Shores Way N in Keizer following a pursuit.

The incident began at approximately 8:51 a.m. when Salem Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle with a known wanted suspect inside near the intersection of Cordon Rd NE and Carolina Ave NE. The suspect had three valid warrants for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and had been sought by investigators.

Family of Homicide Victim, 16-Year Old Kayla Henderson Issues Statement

Kayla had so many aspirations in life...

(PORTLAND, OR) - Kayla Hendrickson was a beautiful, outgoing, and nurturing young woman. She has so many friends and family that love her so much.

While we are all trying very hard to understand this tragedy, the family respectfully requests to grieve privately at this time while we mourn our devastating loss..."

ASA vs US Court of Appeals: Cannabis Studies DENIED

The Court ignores the existence of over 200 credible studies on marijuana.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The appeal to the D.C. Circuit was the first time in nearly 20 years that a federal court has reviewed the issue of whether adequate scientific evidence exists to reclassify marijuana.

"It's time for President Obama to change his harmful policy with regard to medical marijuana and treat this as a public health issue, something entirely within the capability and authority of the executive office."

Human Rights Ambassador Concerned Over Arbitrary Arrest of Palestinian Human Rights Defender Hasan Karajah

Hasan Karajah was taken to Moskobiyyeh Interrogation Centre, without any formal charges.

(YORK, UK) - Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes is concerned at the arbitrary arrest of Hasan Karajah and at due process irregularities, including refusal of access to a lawyer.

Mr. Karajah was home a few hours ago, when Israeli soldiers arrived without a search warrant at 2.30 a.m.