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Interfaith Freedom March in West Bank Spreads Message of Peace and Unity

Event Organizer Frank Romano says residents of the area are ready for a durable peace, even those who were not ready a year or two ago.

(WEST BANK / SALEM) - Voices of peace from multiple cultures will be heard during a special upcoming Interfaith Freedom March that will be held Monday, April 12th, 2010, in West Bank.

Good friend of Salem-News.com, Dr. Frank Romano, a noted Author and Attorney, will lead the event as he does several times each year, to exhibit the idea of peace and unity that is possible in this war torn Biblical land.

Why Democrat John Hall Does Not Deserve an Endorsement From MoveOn.org

This member of a 70's rock band in essence, is calling for a unilateral Israeli attack on Syria and Iran.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - In the face of expected Republican gains this year, receiving the support of MoveOn.org, one of the country's largest progressive advocacy groups, is of particular importance for Democratic candidates.

One of only a handful of House incumbents to receive the coveted endorsement by MoveOn's political action committee is Democrat John Hall, who represents the 19th district in upstate New York.

Zionism Unmasked: The Dark Side of Jewish Nationalism

Zionism is a real witches’ brew of xenophobia, racism, ultra-nationalism, and militarism that places it way outside of a “mere” nationalist context.

(JACKSON, Miss.) - Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu once remarked to a Likud gathering that “Israel is not like other countries.” Oddly enough for him, that time he was telling the truth, and nowhere is that more evident than with Jewish nationalism, whether or not one pins the “Zionist” label on it.

Nationalism in most countries and cultures can have both positive and negative aspects, unifying a people and sometimes leading them against their neighbors.

Makers of 9/11 Documentary `Loose Change` Fight Back During ABC News Interview

The makers of the documentary that the U.S. government doesn't want you to see perceive a setup with ABC News, and they have their own questions...

(SALEM, Ore.) - I have never met the producers of the documentary "Loose Change", but I would call their movie the definitive program detailing the problems behind the official story of the events of September 11th 2001.

I have been watching it for years, from the earliest edition, to the latest, which is finely polished and the product of even more time, research and investment.

ZIONISM UNMASKED: A Fairy Tale That`s Become a Terrifying Nightmare

One thing nobody can deny is the effectiveness of Zionism’s propaganda machine.

(LONDON) - Most Jews of the world (and probably many Gentiles) believe that Zionism is the return of Jews to the land promised to them by God.

At the risk of offending some readers of all faiths for saying so, I must confess, and do so cheerfully, that I don’t buy this concept because the Gentile me does not believe in the God of organized, institutional religions.

WHO Calls Breastfeeding Best Answer for Newborns in Haiti

Risks of miscarriages and other complications are serious.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE/SALEM) - The United Nations reports that about 7,000 women are due to give birth this month in Haiti, as medical teams continue to work around the clock in birthing tents to deliver newborns.

According to UNICEF, there are currently 120,000 pregnant women in Haiti, more than half are in earthquake-affected areas.

Escaped Prison Population Poses Threat in Haiti

Officials plan to build areas to house the recaptured inmates, most likely outside the capital, but so far they have only recaptured 36 of some 5,100 missing prisoners.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE/SALEM) - Thousands of inmates fled Haiti’s main prison after buildings collapsed during the earthquake on 13 January, and they have posed a threat to security in this battered island nation.

Officials say Prison Civile de Port-au-Prince had been burned down by the prisoners after the earthquake in an attempt to destroy prison records. With the capital in such a vulnerable state, there was some concern that escapees may return to areas like Cite Soleil and try and form gangs.

Soldier Missing in Action from Vietnam War Identified

The remains was confirmed to be those of Lawrence Aldrich.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial. Army Specialist Lawrence L. Aldrich will be buried in his home town of Fort Worth, Texas tomorrow.

On May 6, 1968, Aldrich was a member of a search-and-clear mission in Binh Dinh Province in what was then South Vietnam. He was last seen with two other Americans engaged in a battle with enemy forces while manning an M-60 machine gun position.

World Food Program Faces Logistical Challenges in Haiti

This week, three WFP-contracted helicopters will be operational in Haiti and nearly 75 trucks were also due to arrive.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE/SALEM) - Despite massive logistical challenges since the earthquake struck, the WFP has delivered more than 3.6 million rations so far. The overall security situation is generally calm, but incidents throughout the city have hampered distributions in the past few days.

All cargo transport took place in convoys with appropriate security, and security was also required at distribution sites. WFP worked closely with MINUSTAH and the US military to ramp up security and minimize disruption to food distributions.

Arab Nations Unite in Relief Effort for Haiti

The Israeli assistance receives the attention of U.S. media, but many Islamic nations are also helping substantially.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - While not drawing press attention to their efforts, Arab nations have united to provide needed assistance to support the humanitarian relief work being undertaken in Haiti.

The Arab American Institute (AAI) believes that their generosity should be showcased, and has compiled a list of Arab nation contributions from information available to date.