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US Envoys: Losing Lebanon - Visit by Visit?

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(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - It might require a semanticist with Noam Chomsky’s erudition to explain to some of us more obtuse the meanings, context and policy nuances of two similar and repeated phases heard in Lebanon earlier this month by two well listened to guests.

During over-lapping visits of top US and Iranian officials to Lebanon; one warned and threatened Lebanon, while the second praised Lebanon’s “achievements”.

USCIRF Alarmed By Blasphemy Amendments in Kuwait

Kuwait is moving forward penalties conidered alarming and contrary to international human rights standards.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today expressed grave concern over the Kuwaiti Parliament’s approval last week of severe new penalties for blasphemy.

The Emir of Kuwait has 30 days to approve these penalties before they would become law.

Palestine/Israel Story Missed by Much of US Media

This strange story is being covered by Israeli papers such as Yediot Aharonot and Maariv. But it is ignored by most U.S. media.

(RICHMOND, R.I.) - Palestinians and Israelis have been preparing for weeks to greet international visitors to Bethlehem. Several hundred were expected from Europe and the United States.

But Israeli authorities do not want outsiders to see life in the occupied territories.

1,600 Palestinian Prisoners Begin Open-Ended Hunger Strike

The latest plan by Palestinian prisoners comes days after Israel released female Palestinian prisoner Hana Shalabi

(TEHRAN Press TV) - About 1,600 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails will go on an open-ended hunger strike on April 17 to protest imprisonment without charge and solitary confinement exercised by the Tel Aviv regime.

Issa Qaraqi, the Palestinian Authority minister for prisoner affairs, said on Saturday the detainees also demand Israel allow families to visit them.

`Mama, will Baba Roumieh (the Pope from Rome) visit us in Shatila camp?`

Understandably, the Pope’s schedule is going to be tight with many pressures on the Pontiffs limited time...

(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - It’s official according to the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Lebanon from the 14th to the 16th September, in just five months’ time.

The Pontiffs visit will coincide with the 30th Anniversary of the Sabra-Shatila Massacre during which Christian militia, facilitated by Israeli troops sealed a refugee camp, slaughtering over 3000 unarmed civilians.

A Veteran`s Plea To Our Congress And Senate

Veterans are easily forgotten by our legislators, until we remind them of who we are and why we fought for America’s freedom and why you may one day need help.

(MEDIA, PA) - Veterans who are in need of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care and due process of disability claims, it is our Government’s obligation to take responsibility and be sympathetic to those in need, The American people need to query their members of Congress and Senate.

Why won’t they help our veterans in need? We Vietnam veterans who are sick need the help of our Congress and Senate. Please do what is right.

Duff on Press TV - `Americans Ashamed of Troops` Atrocities in Afghanistan

Sunday Night, April Fools Day, 2012 Deadbeat Congressman Joe Walsh Goes Nuts.

(TEHRAN Press TV) - Since the beginning of 2012, seventeen foreign troops have been shot dead by Afghan personnel in 10 separate attacks.

Tensions have mounted between Afghan and US-led NATO forces this year due to a series of incidents at the hands of US troops.

Salem-News.com Under Attack Over Articles Revealing Suspected Illegal Nuclear Weapon Use

Individual makes numerous false claims and they are landing everywhere; this article offers clarity about our reports.

(SALEM) - It has come to our attention that an individual by the name of Roger Helbig, has been going to great effort to damage our reputation over Salem-News.com reports.

These are reports referencing the possible use of illegal weapons-grade nuclear arms in both Fallujah, Iraq and Gaza, Palestine.

Oregon Soldiers Mobilize in Support of CENTCOM Missions in the Middle East

Video essay captures sights and sounds of event.

(SALEM) - Oregon Guard soldiers were honored in a mobilization ceremony in Salem Friday, prior to heading to the Middle East for a year.

No Parades for Iraq Vets=No Decisive Victory

Don’t start wars when your purpose is murky or wrong or you are just flexing military muscle.

(NEW YORK) - The truth is not only wasn’t there a decisive victory in Iraq. There was a sense of loss.

A loss of 5,000 soldiers, a million Iraqis, trillions of dollars, and the demolishing of a country’s infrastructure based on a pack of lies by George Bush that Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction.