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Israel`s `Bomb Iran` Timetable

Bottom line: we were warned that the train had left the station; that any initiative to prevent miscalculation or provocation in the Gulf was bound to be far too late to prevent escalation into a shooting war.

(WASHINGTON DC) - As the clock ticks down to the U.S. elections in November, another clock is ticking in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem...

The question: whether Israeli forces should exploit the American political timetable to pressure President Obama to support an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, writes ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern.

Doctor Under Senate Investigation Lashes Out at Journalist

Perry Fine, MD accuses me of "really really bad journalism" -- but I'm not the one who is under investigation by the U.S. Senate...

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - As a background to this article, there is a U.S. Senate investigation of the pharmaceutical industry focusing on companies such as the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma.

The Senate is investigating their funded pain organizations and physicians who advocate the use of addictive painkillers and possibly profiting from the prescription drug epidemic.

Einstein on Mars: Seven minutes of terror

The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine.

(Calgary, Alberta) - Woody Allen: “The universe is merely a fleeting idea in God’s mind—a pretty uncomfortable thought, particularly if you’ve just made a down payment on a house.”

On August 6 a new NASA Rover, Curiosity—officially the Mars Science Laboratory—landed on Mars. The landing was, by necessity, entirely automated because Mars is too far away for Earth-control.

Tamils Should Protest Against UN, Demand Referendum: May 17 Movement

The demonstration was organized by TN political activists to convey solidarity with the demands of Eezham Tamil youth activist Gobi Sivanthan.

(CHENNAI, India TamilNet) - Criticizing the UN for collaborating with vested interests of world powers in denying a just political solution for the Eezham Tamils, Thirumurugan Gandhi from the May 17th Movement said that Tamils should direct their protests against the UN.

They're asking for an internationally monitored referendum to resolve the national question of the genocide affected Eezham Tamils.

Benton County Deputy Sheriffs and Salem Police Officers Involved in Shooting

The gunfire exchange happened NW Springhill Dr. and NW Independence Highway.

(INDEPENDENCE, OR) - One Benton County Deputy and one Salem Police Officer were struck by gunfire and sustained serious injuries early Sunday morning. Both were transported to area hospitals for treatment.

The suspect was also struck by gunfire. He was flown via air ambulance to a Willamette Valley hospital. His status is not known.

Deadly August in Afghanistan

At least 15 Americans had been killed by the 11th day of this month.

(SALEM) - August has been an extremely costly month in Afghanistan for U.S. and international forces.

Among the alarming and deadly statistics, are a spike in the number of deaths from friendly Afghan forces.

The many-headed Hydra

Nothing in Christian lore says brotherly love is reserved only for other Christians.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - In ancient Greek mythology, the Hydra had the body of a serpent and from five to nine heads. If a head was severed, another would grow in its place.

The stench from the breath of the original Hydra was enough to kill man or beast (in other versions it was deadly venom). The stench from the heads of five members of the US congress is just as strong.

Iran War: Countdown to Israel Doomsday

Israel must ask itself: how many Iranian missiles can the Zionist entity take 10,000? 20,000? 50,000? 100,000? 150,000 or more?

(TEHRAN) - “Why on earth is the Zionist regime making threats against Iran? How many missiles have they prepared themselves for? 10,000? 20,000? 50,000? 100,000? 150,000 or more?"

These words were expressed in full force on November 27, 2011 by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.

Pediatricians and GMOs

Breast feeding is immunologically essential to an infant and baby and protective against a range of diseases.

(ANN ARBOR, MI) - Many pediatricians are undermining breast feeding. One hears this from mother after mother. Paraphrasing: "Even though the baby is nursing fine and I am happy to breast feed, my pediatrician said I should start the baby on formula at 6 months."

"She asked me why I was so opposed to formula." "He said not to worry if the baby had trouble latching on, just use formula."

New Book Examines History of the Tamil People`s Struggle for Self-Determination

Ridenour is a long-term activist in solidarity with Cuba and other Latin American revolutions and a regular contributor to Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal.

(CHENNAI, India) - Ron Ridenour‘s latest book is a very informative history of the struggle for self-determination by the Tamil people on the island of Sri Lanka.

Ridenour explains the reasons why many Tamils took up arms to fight for an independent Tamil state. He shows the history of racism in Sri Lanka and the violent repression carried out by successive governments against peaceful Tamil protests.