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What President Obama Can Learn From President Kennedy

President Obama would do well to take the lessons learned from President Kennedy to heart.

(NEW ROCHELLE, NY) - January 20th marks the 2nd anniversary of the inauguration of President Obama. It also marks the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 34th President of the United States.

A quick comparison between Kennedy and Obama reveals many similarities: both are young; both first of their peer group elected to the Presidency; both with glamorous wives; and both having authored two bestselling books before becoming President.

Lincoln`s Birthday Set to Launch `Peace in Poetry` Workshop

Cultivating the first peace event at the State Capital for some 15 years.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It is well over "fourscore and seven years ago" since Abe Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address to pay homage to Union troops who died in the Civil War.

Yet the spirit of Peace has been revived here in Salem and will be celebrated on his birthday, February 12.

China Moves Troops Into North Korea

A South Korean official downplayed the report saying that it only permits China to come to North Korea's aid in the event of greater instability.

(CHICAGO) - South Korea's daily newspaper is reporting that what Western analysts have feared has happened: Chinese troops have been deployed into North Korea.

The Chinese now have a presence in the rogue state for the first time in more than 15 years.

Jews and/or Gentiles?

The question of whose religion is right and whose is wrong is not one we can affect or change, or even answer.

(CLEVELAND) - A great deal of religious sentiment and content passes through these Web pages on Salem-News.com, leaving many questions along the way.

It seems clear that there is not enough of this material published online. There was a time when religious organizations were forward thinking, but for the most part they segregate themselves and fail to interact with their communities.

Africa: Faces in Words

Important insights from last week, not to be missed...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Fiftieth Anniversary of U.S. Orchestrated Assassination of Congo`s Patrice Lumumba

We will never know what would have happened in the Congo or Africa or elsewhere if he had survived. But the United States saw to it that he never had a chance.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - This month marks the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Émery Lumumba. This Congolese independence leader and legally elected PM of the Republic of the Congo helped win its independence from Belgium in June 1960.

Ten weeks later, the US helped orchestrate a coup of Lumumba's government. Lumumba was then imprisoned and murdered.

Shakira, Christmas Bubbles, and Solidarity for Vulnerable Children

In order to practice solidarity one must take firm control; never give up for the social well-being.

(MADRID, Spain) - The Christmas bubbles will come from Shakira’s hands, as she wears a perfectly fitted golden dress. Her 500,000 euro fundraiser will be destined towards her “Fundación Pies Descalzos”.

Shakira’s NGO aims to secure child education, especially for those most vulnerable. “Education is the path to give our children a dignified future. I have not read it on books, I have seen it with my own eyes; children on the street are vulnerably exposed to all types of violations” advocates Shakira

UN Chief Closely Following Developments in Lebanon, Urges Calm and Dialogue

The situation in Lebanon has been marked by rising tensions in recent months...

(GENEVA) - The UN is closely monitoring developments in Lebanon and has emphasized the importance of preserving calm there, his spokesperson said today.

“The Secretary-General further calls for continuing dialogue among all parties and respect for the constitution and the laws of Lebanon,” Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a statement.

In Defence of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Petition criticizes mislabeling of one of the world's greatest peace leaders...

(TEL AVIV) - Tutu's life has been lived in the spirit of "never again" - the ultimate lesson of the Holocaust.

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has publicly criticised Israeli policy towards Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank. He has also criticised Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians. These criticisms are well-known.

Applications Now Available for US Boat to Gaza

"Whether you will sail on the boat or remain on land, we hope we can count on your continued engagement and support before, during, and especially after the journey..."

(NEW YORK) - Happy 2011 from the U.S. Boat to Gaza! Thank you so much for your support of this critical mission. With your help and participation, we will sail a U.S.-flagged ship, The Audacity of Hope, to break the U.S.-backed Israeli blockade of Gaza this spring.

We are writing to let you know, in case you don't already, that application forms for those wishing to be considered as prospective passengers on The Audacity of Hope are available.