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Israel: Walking in the Footsteps of Nazi Germany

U.S. media wants you to ignore Israel's constant murderous genocidal campaign against people that takes place every day.

(SALEM / CINCINNATI) - Gordon Duff published this amazing and uncanny set of photographs comparing the acts of the Third Reich in Europe, with the oppression of the Palestinian people under the hand of the occupying, militaristic state of Israel.

The pictures tell the story of an oppressed group of people who "grew up" to become the oppressors they once perished under.

U.S. Casualties Span Sixty Years and Four Wars

Americans in this report died in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, and at sea in the Arabian Gulf, Korean and Vietnam.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When we publish casualty reports, something always stands out about the individuals we lose in the wars overseas.

Somali Pirates Suspected in Chinese Cargo Ship Seizure

A passing aircraft spotted only three people aboard.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - A cargo ship linked to China has been captured near Seychelles, presumably by Somali Pirates.

MV Rak Afrikana, a general cargo ship with a deadweight of 7,561 tonnes, was hijacked at 6:30 this morning, west of Seychelles.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to UC Berkeley: Divesting is the Right Thing To Do

Sent from Emily Schaeffer, human right lawyer in Israel/Palestine, who asked Archbishop Tutu to write the letter.

(CAPE TOWN) - Dear Student Leaders at the University of California – Berkeley

It was with great joy that I learned of your recent 16-4 vote in support of divesting your university’s money from companies that enable and profit from the injustice of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and violation of Palestinian human rights.

West Bank Residents Without Israeli Permits Deemed `Infiltrators` Under New Law

Groups fear sweeping deportations from the West Bank.

(JERUSALEM / SALEM) - I often write about how the U.S. government's use of terminology to prosecute its perceived enemies.

Israel's redefinition of ‘infiltrator’ could mean 7 years in prison for being in one of the holiest places on earth, without a permit.

Unions Back Use of Guards with Weapons Aboard Vessels

Pressure is increasing on those who advocate a softer defensive approach of vessels against aggression by pirates.

(SANA, Yemen) - In a recent article in Lloyd’s List, seafarer unions backed the use of guards carrying weapons on board vessels transiting high risk waters.

Like many in the industry, the seafarer unions appear resigned to the idea that a broader and more robust defence of vessels and their crews is required.

Why Real Freedom Does Not Exist

We must yield ourselves to the fact that freedom in its very existence, is not free absolutely.

(TEHRAN) - Historically, freedom has been a vital and mostly unanswered question of mankind who has constantly endeavored to realize a free and tranquil life.

Can we basically mark out the example of an absolute manifestation for such a free society?

U.S. Military Base at Mannas, Kyrgystan May Get the Boot

As the main connection point for America's war in Afghanistan, Mannas is of great strategic importance.

(BISHKEK / SALEM) - Kyrgyzstan’s new leaders intend to remove an American military base from their soil. Mannas air base has been the premier air mobility hub for the U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan.

The interim government led by ex-foreign minister Roza Otunbayeva, is on the record saying they want Mannas closed down for security reasons.

Remarkable Release of Turkish Vessel in Somali Pirate Case

The pirates could not find the crew, and abandoned the ship 17-18 hours later.

(NAIROBI, Kenya ) - Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked Turkish vessel, a Turkish news agency reported.

An official of Bergen Shipping in Istanbul, says the pirates left the MV Yasin C which was captured Wednesday.

Plane Crash in Russia: Tragedy for Poland

New presidential elections will be held before June 20.

(SMOLENSK / PATAGONIA) - A large contingent of high ranking Polish civilian and military leaders were killed this morning in a fiery crash at an airport near Smolensk in Russia.

Among the dead is Lech Kaczynski, Poland’s president who was en route to a memorial to honor Polish victims of a WW II massacre by the Soviet KGB.