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PCRF Enjoys a Spirited and Inspired Evening with Ken O`Keefe

A full house welcomed Ken O’Keefe to California

(SALEM, Ore.) - Veteran human rights activist, Ken O’Keefe was the keynote speaker at the recent Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) annual banquet/fundraiser.

The event, titled “Healing Hands”, was highly successful, drawing a capacity audience at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Ca.

Difficult Upshot of Iran Sanctions for the United States

Many people across the world actually believe that the Iranian revolution was against the United States and its extensive influence.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - The United States has been leading the Western alliance against the Islamic Republic of Iran by making efforts to weaken or topple the Islamic establishment through imposition of economic sanctions.

The experience of the past six months has been even more interesting.

Remembering the 1983 Bombing of the Marine Barrack in Beirut

Iran continues to wage war against the United States...

(SAN FRANCISCO) - October 23 is the 29th anniversary of the 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, by Lebanese terrorists directed and controlled by Iran.

The attack killed 241 American servicemen (220 Marines, 16 Navy personnel, and 3 Army soldiers).

Warrior Monks: The Untold Story of Buddhist Violence (I)

Placing a clear understanding on religious violence means admitting faults...

(WASHINGTON DC) - The basic plank of Islamophobia can be summed up as follows: Islam is uniquely violent compared to other world religions.

Of course, it’s just not true. In previous articles, I’ve taken a Thor-sized hammer to shatter this myth by proving that Judaism and Christianity are scripturally and theologically just as violent, if not more so.

Torture and Murder Ignored: Burma Falls Toward Ghastly Depravity Extremely Graphic Photos

Just Like '09 Sri Lanka Genocide; U.S. stays slient as ethnic cleansing spikes.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Revelations conveyed by new photos accompanying this article and information about Myanmar's ongoing torture programs being forwarded to the U.S. State Dept., could be real game changers for the country formerly known as Burma.

It's an apartheid state where death is handed out like hotcakes to those who aren't the right 'religion' (Buddhist).

Elvy Musikka Says Vote Yes on Measure 80, Amendment 64 and Initiative 502

Elvy Musikka speaks to the Cannabis Community-at-large.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Elvy Musikka is one of four patients to receive medical marijuana from the U.S. federal government. She endorses the three state initiatives to legalize marijuana which Oregon, Colorado and Washington state will be deciding in the November 6, 2012 election.

Elvy receives 300 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes each month, amounting to six pounds of marijuana each year.

Portland Archdiocese Funneling Money to Fund Anti-Gay Discrimination in Minnesota

New HRC report finds money being siphoned from Dioceses around the country to fund political campaigns aimed at discrimination.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Portland Archdiocese has sent $1,000 to Minnesota specifically for the purpose of funding anti-gay discrimination.

The finding is part of a new report from the Human Rights Campaign...

Police Detain 7 Muslim Students in Burma for Praying

Students were offering Zuhur Prayer (mid day prayer) from Maungdaw High School Mosque.

(DHAKA, Bangladesh) - Seven (7) Muslims entered in Muangdaw High School Mosque and were offering JUHUR Prayer (mid day prayer).

At once police rushed into the mosque and arrested the 7 Muslims by entering in the religious building.

Valiasr: Tehran`s Longest Avenue

Italy's Peter Delavale described Tehran as the country of sycamores in his travelogue 400 years ago.

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - Valiasr Avenue is Tehran’s longest avenue that connects its southernmost point to the furthest northern end. It is considered one of Tehran's main thoroughfares and commercial centres.

It is also the longest street in the Middle East, according to former BBC (now Al Jazeera) journalist Rageh Omaar.

Who Does `Agent Cameron` Work for?

How many more of our young men will have to shed blood, limbs and life to satisfy the crazed ambitions and friendships of our politicians?

(LONDON) - ‘Agent Cameron’, as one of my friends calls him (you'll see why in a minute), made the following speech to Jewish fundraisers in London this week.

I'm so fizzing with rage and so ashamed that I can hardly bring myself to write about it.