Salem-News.com - News with Video Page 119

Occupy Wall Street Targeted, But Who Is The Enemy?

Every cent on Wall Street is stolen, none of it honestly earned.

(CINCINNATI ) - Our first real sign of political violence was during the disturbance at the Smithsonian when Patrick Howley of the nocon rag, American Spectator, led an attack of agent provacateurs on the Smithsonian.

Our thanks to Charlie Grapski for catching Howley, one of many preparing to push peaceful protest into political violence on behalf of corporate greed.

Mainstream Media Biased Coverage of `Occupy Wall Street` Demonstrations

Our veterans’ community is 27 million strong. Let your voice be heard. Our nation is at stake. Jeff Gates – (Author, attorney, investment banker, educator and consultant to government, corporate and union leaders worldwide).

(MELBOURNE, Aust. ) - It has taken a while for mainstream media to cover the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. What took them so long?

Is the media spinning the why and wherefore and main purpose of the demonstrations? Now three weeks into the protests has the coverage begun, or has the world, or a window of it, come to them?

Hundreds Attend Launch of Occupy Salem

They want the richest citizens of this country, shielded from taxes in ways never seen in the country's past, to pay their fair share.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The spirit of Salem sometimes steps up and surprises people and the Occupy Salem event that kicked off Monday is a great example.

Like Portland, where crowds swelled in excess of 10,000 during its opening last week, Salem saw a larger-than-anticipated turnout with several hundred attending its kick-off.

`US will stop funding Israeli crimes`

We can't waffle, we can't grovel anymore. It's time for America to stand up to the Zionist apartheid regime.

(TEHRAN / BEIRUT) - A prominent political lawyer says that the US cannot continue to supply arms or economic aid to Israel who is under international pressure for its atrocities against humanity.

In an exclusive interview with Press TV, Franklin Lamb, international lawyer, tells us more about the future of the US-Israeli relationship.

Occupy Portland Demonstrators: a Little Damp but Very Determined

Watch Salem-News.com for continuing coverage.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Occupy Portland rally is continuing to draw media attention and plenty of participation. It seems clear most calling for a new day in America in this Oregon city are really sincere and as we have seen all across the country, there is no age group, no particular type of people, rather all types and they are working together to support the massive effort.

The groups behind the effort are asking for support from those who care, tarps, tents and food are items they need plenty of.

Cairo Clashes: The Chronicles of Egypt Copts

“With Egypt military council siding with the Islamist front while dragging its feet on getting the police forces back on the street and properly functioning again, the Christian minority (10% of Egyptian population) remains in limbo.”

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - Cairo remains tense after clashes left at least 24 people dead and over 270 injured in the worst violence in the Egyptian capital since the country’s revolution in February.

An overnight curfew was lifted on Monday but scores of people have been arrested, and a heavy security presence remained on the streets near Tahrir Square (the iconic landmark that witnessed the glorious days of the Egyptian revolution)

Violence Accompanies Judge`s Verdict Against ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine

Fights break out and dozens are arrested outside Tymoshenko court hearing.

(KYIV, Ukraine) - A Ukraine judge says former PM Yulia Tymoshenko exceeded her authority in a 2009 deal with Russia.

A verdict also stated that she used her powers to "criminal ends". She could receive a seven-year prison sentence.

Salem`s Homeless Fear Anticipated Police Sweeps

The division of the classes widens daily.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Homeless residents in Salem say they are scared, wondering if police are going to soon clear them out their makeshift living arrangements just as the weather gets cold. Police in Salem do historically route the homeless from encampments.

A man and woman attending the Occupy Salem event that kicked off Monday, say living without a home is hard.

This Occupation is Brought to You by A Pattern of Racial Bigotry

Did we go to war against Iraq and Afghanistan because we believed the lies of the Bush Administration? In part we did, but it was also a military decision influenced by the goals of the State of Israel.

(CHICAGO) - Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US Congress, is withholding basic heath care from children who live in the world’s largest outdoor prison, the Palestinian Occupied Territories.

Specifically, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) “is keeping her House of Representatives committee from considering approval of $192 million in humanitarian program assistance”.

Occupy Portland: Columbus Day `Celebration` & Convergence Monday

Notes from the organizers; events take place from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A number of events are scheduled in conjunction with the Occupy Portland rally Monday.

Events start at Noon at NE 8th & Oregon -site of Earl Bloomies office & Native Fisheries Program & State Building, which is the location of the highest concentration of state employees in Portland.