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A Tribute to Capt. Charles Gnanakone

Qualified in Britain, holding a Master Mariner’s certificate, that allows captains to operate any vessel in any part of the world, Capt. Charles, was a pioneer in merchant shipping in Ceylon.

(TORONTO, Canada) - The passing of Capt. Charles Selvakumar Gnanakone will be felt by many and news of his death received with great sadness – especially by those he had helped, now living in various parts of the globe.

Although I have never met him, Capt. Charles as he was fondly called, was one of those I held in high esteem for the person he was.

Resisting Occupation, Constructing Peace - ICAHD

ICAHD has rebuilt a total of 186 Palestinian homes illegally demolished by Israel and is determined to see this cruel policy stop.

(TEL AVIV) - More than two hundred people gathered in the West Bank town of Anata last month to celebrate the rebuilding of Beit Arabiya, home of Salim and Arabiya Shawamreh family.

Since 1998, this home has been demolished five times by the Israeli government but rebuilt each time by the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) as a political act of resistance to Israel’s demolition policies, which are illegal under international law.

Hindus & Jews Urge AT&T & Intel Withdraw QuakeCon Sponsorship over Hindu Gods Trivialization

Thousands of computer gamers from all over the world reportedly attend QuakeCon.

(DALLAS, TX) - In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Jews backing upset Hindus have urged AT&T and Intel to withdraw sponsorship of internationally renowned 4-day gaming festival “QuakeCon 2012”, starting at Dallas (USA) on August two, for allowing a video game, which Hindus say trivializes their highly revered deities.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and Rabbi ElizaBeth W. Beyer say prestigious companies like AT&T and Intel should stay away from such events which hurt the feelings of a section of the populace.

He`s Blind to the `Bleedin` Obvious` Economic Consequence of Military Occupation
Is Romney Just a Pretty Face Then?

“All I can say is that this man needs a lot of education,” - Saeb Erekat, top Palestinian Authority negotiator

(LONDON) - Mitt Romney is listed among People magazine's 50 “most beautiful” of 2002. He was up there with Nicole Kidman, Britney Spears and Julia Roberts. But how pretty does he look in 2012?

This US presidential hopeful from AIPAC’s Republican wing came here to England and put his foot in it by questioning Britain‘s readiness to host the Olympics.

The Role of CIA-pampered Saudi Spymaster in Syria

Saudi Arabia has long been working on a plan to overthrow the regime in Syria and sabotage the Islamic Republic through Bandar bin Sultan who served as the Saudi ambassador to the US from 1983 to 2005.

(TEHRAN) - Prince Bandar bin Sultan was appointed as the Director General of Saudi Arabia’s main intelligence agency on July 19.

Rudwan Dawod`s Wife and Friend Share Candid Thoughts on Sudan Arrest and Possible Death Penalty

Young man from Oregon survived Horrors of Sudan, only to be arrested in protest & charged with 'Terrorism' during a recent visit to Khartoum.

(SALEM / SPRINGFIELD) - I interviewed two people in regard to the trial of Rudwan Dawod, an American resident, NGO aid worker, humanitarian and pro-democracy activist.

Tom Prichard who works with Sunrise Sudan. He is a close friend and associate of Rudwan; the other person I asked questions of is Rudwan's wife, Nancy Dawod, who is carrying his child.

Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, and the Academic Achievements of Assassins

Growing numbers believe men Convicted in Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination should be freed after 20 Years of looming death.

(SALEM) - The world focuses its energy on persecuting Muslims and Hindus, yet rogue Buddhist militant governments are the deadliest and most deceptive, history shows us.

The lack of understanding of this complex problem is a reflection of the poor level of education in the United States in regard to geography and culture; and we can also blame the mainstream media.

Life or Death in Gaza Strip

“Gaza is not a city, anymore, and it’s not a country either. On the map it is called a strip, and a strip it is indeed”

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - There are some places on earth, places that we’ve never been to, nor even cared to visit, but upon mentioning them, stereotyped visual associations are instantly summoned up in our minds.

What about Gaza? What kind of images do you conjure up when the word “Gaza” is mentioned?

EU`s Latest Message to Israel - `Do your worst without fear of sanction by us`

The poverty rate for Palestinians in the Jordan Valley is nearly double that of the rest of the West Bank; farming and animal rearing is nearly impossible without adequate access to land.

(LONDON) - The first question the headline begs is this: What is, or rather what could be, Israel’s worst?

In my opinion the short answer is this. In an effort to defuse the demographic time-bomb of occupation and close the Palestine file for ever, Israel resorts to a final round of ethnic cleansing, to drive the Palestinians off the West Bank and into Jordan and other neighbouring Arab states.

Statement from Cascade Locks Mayor Lance Masters Regarding Ultra-Run Event in Protest of Potential Bottling Plant

Mayor issues statement about possible protest Wednesday of proposed water bottling facility.

(CASCADE LOCKS, OR) - A new group of outdoor enthusiasts has announced their intent to visit our small town on August 1. They have declared their desire to enjoy our wonderful outdoor adventure land, with the purpose of protesting local economic development.

This paradoxical intention makes it difficult for Cascade Locks to roll out the usual friendly welcome mat.