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The Suspension of Aid to Rwanda: A Late but Welcome Decision.

By: Emmanuel Hakizimana, Ph.D., Economist, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada and Gallican Gasana, Genocide survivor, Toronto, Canada

(WASHINGTON DC) - Eastern Congo had known peace and stability until the massive exodus of Rwandan refugees of 1994.

This period was followed by the first Rwandan invasion of 1996 and then the first “African World War” of 1998.

Rani`s Story

Neither journalist nor councillor, lawyer or doctor and I have no experience of interviewing someone who has endured what she has.

(LONDON) - The place has been difficult to find and I am late.
‘I’m sorry,’ I say.

And then I hand her the bunch of flowers bought on impulse. It is an unremarkable day in February. The sun does not shine and the damp air threatens rain. I have travelled up to London for this interview but at the station I hesitated, then bought some hyacinths.

Fibromyalgia Therapy: Marijuana Vs Antidepressants and Opiates

Marijuana wins hands down.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Fibromyalgia is not only a very mysterious disease, but the therapy is even far more confusing. Nobody seems to know exactly what causes it and if one does not know what is the mechanism, how can one treat it?

Severe generalized pain is the principle symptom but strong painkillers are not the answer and many physicians have been severely punished by medical boards for giving patients good pain relief.

Revealed: Documents Show How Obama Administration Turned Its Back On American Citizen `Executed` By Israel

The U.S. government abandoned one of its own citizens who was killed by the Israeli military on board the Mavi Marmara ship.

(WASHINGTON DC Mondoweiss) - In May 2010, 18-year-old American citizen Furkan Dogan was shot at point-blank range by Israeli naval commandos as he was standing on the deck of a ship and filming the violent raid on the flotilla to Gaza.

It took three days for the U.S. to contact his family...

Hagel Confirmed Despite Petulant Senators

The start of Obama’s second term is the right time for him to instruct his new team.

(CHICAGO) - Former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel assumed command of the Pentagon this week.

Hagel was sworn in after an extended and contentious encounter with neocon, petulant Republican senators, each in his or her own way, determined to damage both the nominee and President Obama.

Sister`s Persistence Leads to Arrest in 1982 Murder Case

Sister of murder victim Lori Billingsley, talks about the arrest that came more than three decades later.

(ALOHA, Oregon) - For more than thirty years, the murder and sexual assault of a 17-year old Oregon girl named Lori Billingsley remained a mystery, sort of.

Detectives arrested 49-year old Kenneth Lee Hicks of St. Helens for the brutal murder that robbed the life of an aspiring young lady.

Detectives Arrest Man in 1982 Aloha `Cold Case` Homicide

Detectives are seeking the public's help regarding this case.

(PORTLAND, OR) - February 28, 2013--Washington Sheriff's Detectives arrested a man and charged him with the 1982 homicide of Lori Billingsley who was 17-years old.

Washington County Sheriff's Detectives arrested 49-year old Kenneth Lee Hicks of Saint Helens. He was charged with the 1982 murder of Lori Billingsley.

Merkley Statement on Senate`s Failure to Avert the Sequester

"Lurching from crisis to crisis is no way to govern"

(WASHINGTON DC) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after a bill to replace the sequester was blocked by a minority of senators:

“It is unacceptable that the Senate has failed to act to avert the sequester. A majority in the Senate voted today to replace the sequester in a balanced way that prioritizes jobs and economic growth..."

Taliban Attack On Afghan Police Checkpoint Kills 17

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed the attack for the militants in a phone call to French news agency AFP.

(KABUL Radio Free Europe/Radio Libert) - Afghan officials say a Taliban attack on a police checkpoint in the country's east has left 17 people dead.

The details of the predawn attack are unclear, and officials said they were investigating how the militants breached security at the post in Ghazni Province.

President Issues Statement on Republican Refusal to Close Single Tax Loophole

"I believe we should do better."

(WASHINGTON DC) - The following statement from the President was issued minutes ago....

"Today, Republicans in the Senate faced a choice about how to grow our economy and reduce our deficit. And instead of closing a single tax loophole that benefits the well-off and well-connected, they chose to cut vital services for children, seniors, our men and women in uniform and their families."