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Return to Seyyeda (Lady) Zeinab- Now Secured and in Protective Hands

Nearly two months ago, the government regained control of the site but there are still some snipers around I was advised by friends.

(SEYYEDA ZEINAB, Syria) - During a meeting at the Dama Rose hotel in Damascus the other morning this observer was being briefed by ‘Abu Modar” a reputedly battle honed field commander of the “Death Brigade” which is based in the northern Syria Eskanderoun region north of Latakia.

Abu Modar explained that he personally had chosen the rather peculiar name for his brigade “Death” to symbolize his militia’s willingness to die for their cause which is protecting Syria.

Barack to Bibi: `Time is running out`

Prime Minister Netanyahu came to Washington Sunday night.

(CHICAGO) - When President Obama consented to an interview with Bloomberg columnist Jeffrey Goldberg, the President sent an ultimatum to israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Time is running out”.

Obama does not choose a reporter for an individual interview without a clear purpose.

Military Veteran Professor Analyzes and Criticizes New DoD Budget

Hagel’s proposal is already receiving pushback from Congress.

(PITTSFIELD, MA) - The Pentagon’s budget proposal for next year was announced last week by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.

In an interview with The New York Times, Hagel argued that to meet today’s national security needs...

WW II Veteran Denied Disability Insurance for 28 Long Years

A proud soldier, John Brenan’s denied disability insurance journey proved to be his toughest fight.

(OAKLAND) - A 90-year-old veteran of World War II who first applied for disability payments in 1986, after 28 long years, reached the light at the end of his tunnel.

But it’s been a long road for the military veteran who once stood amongst the ruins of Hiroshima not long after the atomic bomb was dropped.

Cover Oregon Announces Transition Agreement with Oracle

Additionally, Cover Oregon will convene a group that includes private sector technology experts to advise on the best options to move forward with the next phase of the website.

(DURHAM, OR) - Interim Cover Oregon Director Dr. Bruce Goldberg today announced an agreement with Oracle outlining an orderly transition of technology development services.

Under the agreement, Cover Oregon is withholding $25.6 million that Oracle claims is due for work previously completed.

Football Association Gets its Antiracist Knickers in a Twist over Quenelle

Finds Anelka not guilty of anti­Semitism but bans him, fines him and re­educates him anyway

(LONDON) - West Bromwich Albion's star player Nicolas Anelka recently landed himself and his club in hot water when he allegedly performed the Quenelle after scoring a goal.

It blew up into a furious storm in a Zionist teacup.

Settlement Surge Looms Large over Netanyahu-Obama Meeting

“This report will loom large over Netanyahu in his meeting with President Obama today..." - Debra DeLee, the President and CEO of Americans for Peace Now

(WASHINGTON, DC) - As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington today, the Israeli government’s Central Bureau of Statistics issued a new report.

It shows a whopping 123% surge in West Bank settlement construction in 2013, more than double the number of new settlement homes built in 2012.

A Victory for Nonviolent Palestinian Resistance (Segue versione in italiano)

South Hebron Hills Popular Committee Nonviolently Prevents Israeli Forces from Halting Construction of a Kindergarten.

(AT TUWANI, Occupied Palestine) - On Sunday afternoon while Palestinians were building the structure for a new kindergarten in the South Hebron Hills village of At Tuwani, Israeli officials and army came to confiscate the building materials.

Palestinian men, women and children, successfully prevented the Israeli forces from taking away most of the materials through a nonviolent action.

Ukraine, Syria, Solidarity and More ...

Russia's strong influence in the mostly Russian Speaking Crimean peninsula of the Ukraine threatens to ignite another Crimean war.

(BETHLEHEM) - It is sometimes instructive to learn a bit of history to reflect on current events because if we do not learn from history, we are bound to repeat the tragic history of useless wars.

This came to me as I read about the escalating situation in Ukraine, where the US and western countries invested heavily to dislodge the Ukraine (strategically located on the Black Sea) from Russian influence.

Indian Christians for Narendra Modi as PM in 2014 Poll

The Forum of Indian Christians, PCLM, and UCDF - wants to create better cordial relations between Hindus and Christians, the joint statement concluded.

(NEW DELHI) - A nationwide preliminary sample survey by Christian organisations indicates that Christians have “no objection to Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister of India through legitimate democratic procedure.”

"If a political party recognised by the Election Commission of India chooses Narendra Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate, there is no reason why Christians will have any objection".