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The Government Lied, And This Law-Abiding Father Got 80 Years In Prison

80 years for growing a natural plant legal under state law.

(HELENA, MT) - If there was any doubt in your mind as to whether or not our nation's drug policies are completely broken, this should settle them.

Story shows absurdity of prohibition, the failure of the war on drugs, and mandatory minimums.

Hamas Military Chief Ahmed Jabari Killed by Israeli Strike

Hamas says the act of assassinating Ahmed Jabari is a call to war

(GAZA, Palestine) - Here ends not only the supposed quiet for Gazans but also for Israelis living in the south.

Ahmed Jabari, head of Hamas' military wing, was killed Wednesday in a targeted strike by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

Reactor Reax

The latest stories about nuclear energy and military use.

(WASHINGTON DC) - "Nuclear Power and Superstorms Don't Mix" - that's the name of the first entry in this week's Reactor Reax by Time Magazine.

It sets the tone for the other articles in this week's collection of nuclear related stories from Physicians for Social Responsibility

Happy Deepavali from Salem-News.com

The five-day "Festival of Lights" in Asia is underway.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Diwali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.

For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

The Expose of the Iran-Contra Spymaster

To all those astute readers and defenders of me; Once Again You Have Been Vindicated.

(ST AUGUSTINE, FL) - The Campaign for Pollard's Freedom responded by expressing shock that Israel became what they said was the first country in the world to actively incriminate its own agent. But the campaign refused to criticize Peres.

"Neither we, nor Jonathan, wants to dwell on the past," the campaign said.

Suu Kyi Accused of Being `Too Authoritarian`

The party of Burmese Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Suu Kyi, has been accused of being too authoritarian, as Pro-Democracy activists quit.

(WASHINGTON DC The Fresh Outlook) - Around one hundred and thirty members of the National League for Democracy party have resigned, with hundreds more threatening to follow.

Breakaway members have established their own political organisation – a group called Democracy Network – focused on helping the local community.

Ask an awkward question, get a silly answer...

“Israel is a non-nuclear weapons state”

(LONDON) - Tired of listening to Agent Cameron and his foreign secretary William Hague trying to pick a fight with Iran and ratcheting up sanctions.

Their aim is ruining that country’s economy and hurting innocent Iranian women and children...

Arakan Strife Could Spread Across Burma: ICG

In May 2012, long-simmering tensions ignited between the Buddhist Arakanese and Muslim Rohingya communities.

(YANGON, Burma The Irriwaddi) - Recent sectarian violence in Arakan state threatens national stability.

Experts say it could spread into wider religious conflict unless tackled through decisive moral leadership.

How Many Oregonians Want to Secede?

The originator of the petition, a “Kristopher W.” of Tillamook, says he needs 25,000 signers by Dec. 10 to submit it to the president.

(PORTLAND, OR) - At last count, almost 9,500 people have signed the petition to “peacefully secede” from the US, although many of them are not Oregon residents and contain only their first names and initials.

Plight Of The Rohingya: ASEAN Credibility Again At Stake Analysis

The suffering of the Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is putting pressure on ASEAN to intervene. Coming just before their 21st Summit, the wisdom and stewardship of ASEAN leaders will be tested once again.

(RANGOON EurasiaReview) - THE PLIGHT of the Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar – whom some label as victims of “ethnic persecution” – is threatening to blow up in the face of ASEAN.

It is happening just weeks before the regional grouping convenes its 21th summit this month in Cambodia.