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United States: Spiraling Into Hypocrisy and Darkness

Israel, where lies, propaganda and murder are subsidized by the U.S. taxpayer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If the United States were to be attacked again, I doubt other nations would lose near the number of tears. They did once, but then it only takes so many opportunities to prove to the world that you are only a semblance, a joke of your former self.

Marbles, Paintballs and Nukes [Videos]

We already know that Israel shot the captains of both the Marmara and the European Campaign boat, maybe hoping that we would no longer be able to hire captains.

(GAZA) - The Israeli military (IDF), has been busy spinning the story of their attack on a civilian convoy trying to deliver aid to the besieged people of Gaza.

Egypt Orders Crossing Open `Immediately`

Israel maintains full control of Gaza's borders; not only barring the entry of goods, but the regular passage of Palestinians in both directions.

(RAFAH Ma'an) - The crossing between Gaza and Egypt was ordered immediately opened on Tuesday by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, security sources told Ma'an.

Israel`s Attack on the Gaza Flotilla, Western Media Propaganda, & the UN`s Convention on the High Seas

It seems clear that Israel violated International Law.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the most important things to consider with regard to Israel's attack on the Gaza Aid Flotilla, is International Law itself.

There are regulations established to define how military intervention at sea happens.

U.S. Memorial Day Overshadowed by Israel`s Deadly Attacks on Humanitarian Relief Ships

Jordan called Israel's raid a "heinous crime" and Britain's Foreign Secretary, demanded an end to the blockade of Gaza.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I have high regard for the military and for veterans but I refuse to kid myself about what is wrong and what is right in the world. Some people see military strength as the answer to resolving international problems, but it goes against every religions teaching in the book.

Israel's attack on unarmed aid ships trying to reach the sick, starving, struggling and tired people of Gaza, will always be remembered as a turning point in the world's history.

UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session on Israel`s Deadly Interception of Aid Convoy

The Security Council met today in an emergency meeting to discuss the unfolding situation in the Middle East.

(New York, NY) - Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, reported that, in the early morning hours, Israeli naval forces had boarded a six-ship convoy, which was heading towards Gaza.

The stated purpose of the convoy was to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza.

Massive Protests Planned Over Israel`s Pirate Massacre in International Waters

Israeli criminal navy attacks humanitarian ships after saying they would not.

(JERUSALEM) - Reports are circulating of 10-16 humanitarian activists killed and 50-60 injured.

The Israeli army had tried to make the media maneuver of saying they would arrest and take the boats when they enter Gaza coastal waters and tow the boats to port in Asdod (renamed Ashdod after the occupation of 1948) and had prepared tens to house the arrestees at that southern port.

Israel Attacks Unarmed Americans in International Waters

Israel kills unarmed activists flying the white flag; will the world ignore this one too? Americans should be outraged.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The most outrageous possible scenario is unfolding off the coast of Gaza, where humanitarian peace activists including several U.S. doctors have been attacked in a deadly confrontation with Israeli forces.

Salem-News Mourns Loss of Cloverdale Businesses in Friday Fire

Tragic as it is, there were no reported injuries, something to be very thankful for.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It was painful to see images last night of the historic town of Cloverdale, Oregon burning. It was like a scene from another time; fire moved quickly from one building to the next. It didn't even spare the fire station itself.

I know one thing, the fire had to be bad, really bad... because the Nestucca Rural Fire District is the best in the west; a band of volunteers as good as any, maybe better.

Fire at Turner Mill Draws Three Alarm Response

Little is known at this point, firefighters are still on scene.

(TURNER, Ore.) - We don't have any details at this point, but a serious fire broke out at a mill in Turner, Oregon, in the 1900 block of 3rd Street SE.

Firefighters responded to the blaze from multiple agencies, battling flames and keeping an eye out for each other.