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Medical Marijuana Specialist Lectures in Florida

Dr. Leveque says he'll go anyplace.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com's Dr. Phil Leveque just returned from a speaking engagement that he was invited to attend at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Israel Falling Apart and Lashing Out

Lessons in history tell us that the meanness will get worse as the regime feels cornered and will not face the reality of its own racism but starts to lash-out at anything and everything, the last stage of dismantlement of racism.

(USH GHRAIB, Palestine) - Settlers come to Ush Ghrab in Beit Sahour every week and the army lies to the mayor by claiming that their presence deters the settlers.

Was Austin Pilot Joseph Stack a Terrorist?

A Texas police chief decided it wasn't terrorism before the smoke had cleared.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The debate's on over whether a Texas pilot who flew his plane into an IRS building is a terrorist. Joseph Stack had a long running beef with the IRS.

Students Fighting Genocide Reject Israel`s Representative Oren at UCI

No patience for criticism of genocide and war crimes at UCI.

(IRVINE, Calif.) - 12 were arrested this week during what is described as a "raucous lecture" at UC Irvine's scheduled appearance of Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren.

Video Examines Israel`s Three Year Blockade of Gaza

This short film examines the blockade of Gaza, where residents struggle to rebuild their lives over a year after 'Operation Cast Lead' - that left more than 1400 residents of Gaza dead.

(GAZA / SALEM) - Israel's blockade of Gaza has been in place for almost three years, and since it was put into place illegally, Israel has also destroyed a large percentage of the homes here through military strikes, and refuses to allow new building material in.

Israeli Filmmakers Underscore Tragedy of Conflict with Palestine

Two award winning short films by Erez Tadmor & Guy Nattiv that every person should watch.

(TEL-AVIV / SALEM) - Two young Writer/Directors from Israel have been captivating audiences in recent years with their extremely creative look at the barriers separating the young people of Israel and Palestine.

Handling Tuberculosis in Haiti

There are roughly 30,000 new cases of tuberculosis each year in Haiti.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE / SALEM) - Haiti has the highest tuberculosis (TB) rate in the Americas, and health experts say that number may rise. Since last month’s earthquake, TB patients that have had their treatment disrupted could now become more infectious -- many are now living in the camps.

Iran and The International Bureau of Double Standards

Iran is firmly in the sights of the hawks in Tel Aviv and Washington, the war drum is beating... does truth stand a chance?

(BANGKOK) - Continuing attacks on Iran by politicians and mass media, are smokescreens for the real danger to world peace: Israel and more lies about WMD's.

Rain Complicates Problems in Haiti

Ruth Destile is a mother of two children who have been sick since the day of the earthquake. Her tent is soaked from the rain and she doesn’t even have a place to take care of them.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE / SALEM) - The rain began falling in Haiti two days ago, and a new wave of fear may be spreading among the survivors of last month’s earthquake.

Demonstrations are happening around the capital Port-au-Prince. These Haitians say they have nowhere to sleep because their tents are soaked from the rain.

SPECIAL REPORT
Swedish Troops Clear Deadly Mines & Remnants of War

Exploding landmines and other dangerous remnants of war kill and maim thousands every year. But clearing these deadly threats requires a variety of complex skills.

(STOCKHOLM / SALEM) - A militiaman shouts: “Open the door right now! Open the door or I’ll shoot! Open the door!” Another yells: “What are you doing in this place?”