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Sinn Féin Welcome UN Vote on Palestine

"A just and lasting peace can only be achieved if it is based on international law and respect for human rights."

(BELFAST Refugee News Network) - Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on the Middle East Pat Sheehan has welcomed the historic decision by the United Nations General Assembly to grant non-member status to Palestine.

“Sinn Féin endorses the decision by the UN General Assembly and appeals to all governments and agencies to embrace this opportunity to build an effective and durable peace process.”

Ending the U.S. Senate`s Filibuster Rule

In the last six years, the Senate has had 380 filibusters.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - There is increasing sentiment in the U.S. Senate to end or reform the filibuster.

Supposedly, all seven of the newly elected senators and newly elected independent Angus King of Maine have pledged support for changing the Senate's filibuster rule.

UNHCR Begins Winter Aid Drive Across Afghanistan

The relief items going out around the country include tents, blankets, plastic sheets, fuel, sleeping mats, lanterns, jerry cans, kitchen sets, soap and warm clothes.

(KABUL) - In the last week UNHCR has begun distribution of winter assistance to nearly quarter of a million people... 40,000 families.

It will go to remote and inaccessible areas of Afghanistan, as well as in Kabul.

Marijuana: Safe for Children
Toxicologist Critiques the Critique

Dr. Leveque is a Professor of Pharmacology and a Forensic Toxicologist.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Oregonian newspaper has printed an extensive number of articles about marijuana as medicine.

However it continues to add false, negative comments which have no credibility in view of the fact that thousands of patients in Oregon and millions throughout the US use marijuana safely and effectively for dozens of diseases.

11th Annual Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards in Portland

The special event has been anxiously awaited by the medical cannabis community.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe. From noon until 5:00 pm, event-goers will enjoy a variety of vendors, seminars and speakers. OMCA is open to the public.

A highlight of the day will be the sustainable Fashion Show which features clothing made of hemp and bamboo.

Human Rights: India and Palestine

Solidarity continued after independence and the British inspired division of this great country.

(BETHLEHEM) - We had a packed and busy press conference in Mumbai (Bombay) on the International day of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

It was the day that India voted with a vast majority of the world governments to support admitting Palestine as non-member state of the United Nations.

Warren `n me... Buffett`s Fortune

The more I mix with millionaires, the more I like the things we mix. - Stephen Leacock

(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - Much has been written about Warren Buffett, world's richest man, especially since he bailed out Goldman Sachs and offered to pay more income tax than his secretary.

But few if any of the news items have mentioned the similarities between Warren Buffett and me...

Special Report: The Skeletons in Calderon`s Closet

In the final days of the Calderon government, renewed attention has focused on the human cost of the so-called drug war...

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - As outgoing Mexican president Felipe Calderon prepares to enter the Ivory Tower of Harvard, skeletons are rattling the walls of Mexico during the last few days of his administration.

Within the past week, Mexican authorities have recovered the remains of scores of murder victims from mass grave sites situated in different regions of the country.

How the World Voted on Palestine
Yes 138 No 9 Abstain 41

U.S. govt takes anti-freedom position toward Palestine.

(MELBOURNE, Aust) - As most know by now, Palestine received a favorable vote in the United Nations today, and Palestine is now a UN Observer State.

Heading a small pack of countries that voted against freedom for Palestine were the United States and Israel.

Brazilian Elevator Ghost Scares People Half to Death!

One elevator ride that won't soon be forgotten...

(RIO DE JANEIRO) - Here is something you would never see on American television, and possibly for good reason. It is a Brazilian 'ghost prank' TV show and I have to say, I feel sorry for the unwitting contestants!

Talk about having the you-know-what scared out of you, particularly in a country that is largely Catholic and superstitious...