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What Killed Arafat?
Arafat`s Widow Calls to Exhume his Body

A nine-month investigation suggests that the late Palestinian leader may have been poisoned with polonium.

(RAMALLAH, Palestine) - It was a scene that riveted the world for weeks:

Salem House Fire - a Reminder of the Need for Firework Safety

Kids were spotted by a neighbor playing with fireworks shortly before a house fire broke out.

(SALEM) - A house fire this evening in Salem tonight reminds us of the very serious danger the 4th of July represents across America.

State Police Clear North Side of Capitol After Bomb Threat

The response is over, police are wrapping up.

(SALEM) - Investigating a reported explosive device, Oregon State Police (OSP) have closed Court Street between 12th Street and Cottage Street north of the state capitol to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

9-Year Old Child Accosted and Kicked by Israeli Soldier (VIDEO)

Child abuse is child abuse, regardless of whose boot is doing the kicking.

(SALEM / WEST BANK) - Video was just released that clearly shows a young boy being grabbed and then kicked by two adult men- Israeli soldiers.

The Palestinian child, 9-year old Abdul Rahman Al-Burgan, was outside his home and was attempting to walk from the side of the house to the front, when a soldier accosted the boy and forced him to the ground. Another soldier quickly ascended on the kid to give him a hard kick while being held.

`It`s Big What You Did` by Agron Belica

New song is a tribute to Salem-News.com's team of human rights reporters.

(BOSTON / SALEM) - It is hard to describe the feeling that accompanies each new musical release from Agron Belica.

It isn't just that the music is extremely good, it is better than that, but the idea that this talented artist celebrates our team, and is at the same time part of our team, drives the experience to the top of the charts on a personal level.

Shoa Business News - `Miss Holocaust`

"This is one step short of `Survivor-Holocaust’ or `Big Brother Auschwitz.’ It leaves a bad taste. Holocaust survivors should be above all this" - Gal Mor, editor of the popular Israeli blog Holes in the Net

(LONDON) - The Huffington Post reported yesterday that “Hava Hershkovitz, 79, was crowned ‘Miss Holocaust Survivor’ at a pageant held in Israel on Thursday.”

U.S Wants an Action Plan on Sri Lanka

The United States says the government has to have an action plan that deals with reconciliation issues.

(COLOMBO Gazette) - During a live video online chat with journalists from around the world including Sri Lanka, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner said that as far as the U.S is concerned there is a big unfinished agenda in Sri Lanka.

“We are going to continue to raise those issues with the government,” Posner said...

Did a Ghost Crawl Inside My Laptop?

Sri Lanka war crime victim's spirit seems restless over involuntary death pose.

(SALEM) - Having your life and dignity ripped away by heartless militant thugs with orders to kill kill... that is exactly what happened to Isaipriya Veeravanakkam and tens of thousands of minority Tamil Hindus and Christians in Sri Lanka only three years ago.

Why It`s Worse Than It Looks and Why We The People Are The Only Ones Who Can Fix It

A filibuster in the US refers to an obstructive tactic to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - Our Founding Fathers must be rolling over in their graves over what's going on today.

Putt`s Market in Dayton, Oregon Closing After 43 Years

"Dayton won't be Dayton without Putt's!" ~ Joy (McReynolds) Millam, DHS alumni '82.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There is a big shift about to take place, and it is likely to give the foundation of this rural town at least a little shake: Putt’s Market is closing, permanently. The last day the store will be open is Saturday, June 30, 2012.

The Putman family is hosting a community “Closing Party” begins at 5:00 pm, and it is sure to be a gathering for the record books.