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Myanmar Unrest Could Develop into `Terrorism` Govt

Communal bloodshed in western Myanmar risks developing into "armed terrorist acts", the government said Wednesday, after homemade firearms were used in the latest deadly fighting.

(YANGON, Myanmar RNW) - The government said 180 guns were seized during the new wave of conflict between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine state, which has killed dozens and seen whole neighbourhoods razed.

It said several people had been arrested on suspicion of making the weapons.

Myanmar: Rohingya Genocide Witness Blames People, Not Buddhism

"My friend told me they used very dirty propaganda to kill Muslims and also reward, otherwise how can a real Buddhist kill a human mercilessly, it is impossible."

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - News that parties in Burma are paying rewards for dead Rohingya Muslims sent a shiver down the backs of many people using Twitter today.

Yet information emerging from a person on the ground in Burma, paints a different picture of the root of the problem.

Peace or Perpetual Struggle in the Holy Land?

EU drinking in the Last Chance Saloon, warns report.

(LONDON) - The window of opportunity for peace between Israel and the Palestinians "is closing before our eyes".

This warning is part of a hard-hitting report by 22 well-known and highly regarded NGOs from nine EU member states and from Norway and Switzerland.

Global Day of Action

UN should send a Rapid deployment force to protect the un-armed Rohingya civilian in Arakan.

(LONDON) - The following communication was sent to our newsroom by the Advisory Council from the Burmese Rohingya Organisation.

The BRA, UAE. a leading Rohingya organisation in the Middle East will join in the historic Global Action Day program on 8th November, 2012.

Philadelphia Site of Proposed Tun Tavern Reproduction

Whatever became of the plan for a Tun Tavern reproduction site?

(WASHINGTON DC) - The attached photo was taken on Saturday, 27 October 2012 @ Penns' Landing in Philadelphia, PA. The Philadelphia Beirut Memorial is one block north of this site.

SANDY`S LANDFALL--a negative legacy

The writer has family in both northern N.J. and central Long Island and prays for their safety.

(SALEM) - Hustle, hustle--not so dandy
Coming ill winds of Ms Sandy
May be blowy, quite insane
Spinning every weather vane.

Water torrents, lots of flooding
Fields soaked and roads a-mudding
Broken windows, watch them shatter
Rainfalls more than pitter-patter.

The Fabulous, Frightening Fall of 2012

“The impacts of climate change on public health will result in thriving illnesses and disease” - Dr. Robert Repetto

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - High fall is a glorious time in New Mexico.

What Really Happened to Jaime Zapata?

Drug War: U.S. and Mexico share protected witness central to murder of U.S. agent and investigation of Tamaulipas governors.

(CIUDAD Juarez CIP) - Miguel Ángel Soto Para, founder of the Los Zetas cartel, is one of more than 50 protected witnesses who U.S. and Mexican authorities have shared.

He was being transported by federal agents when they were attacked on a highway between Mexico City and Querétaro, resulting in the death of the American, Jaime Zapata.

Two New Outposts in the West Bank

Iit is apparent that at this stage there is no intention to evacuate the outposts.

(TEL AVIV) - For the first time since 2005, new unauthorized outposts were established in the West Bank:

“Nahalei Tal”, north-west of Ramallah, and “Tzofin North” (or “Tzofim North”), adjacent to the settlement of Tzofin, north of Qalqiliya.

2-Year-Old Boy Found Safe in Home of Deceased Southeast Portland Woman

The Oregon State Medical Examiner has determined that the woman, 40-year-old Micaela Quinn, died of natural causes.

(PORTLAND, OR) - This morning, Wednesday October 31, 2012, at 8:31 a.m., Portland Police officers assigned to East Precinct responded to a residence in the 10100 block of Southeast Long Street on the report of a deceased female inside the home.

Additionally, officers learned that a 2-year-old boy was alone in the residence.