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Historic Victory for Palestine: Another Rejection of Occupation

Way too much did Israeli officials and their US lobby protest, thus drawing more international attention and curiosity as they kept dissing the “purely symbolic empty gesture and meaningless act.”

(BEIRUT) - The United Nations General Assembly vote is the latest of more than 400 UN resolutions on the question of Palestine.

It is a rare major victory for Palestinians after 65 years of resisting occupation.

Lord Carlile Voices Disappointment Following Bangladesh Government Inaction

The Tribunal should follow the justice and reconciliation examples set in South Africa and Northern Ireland..

(LONDON) - In a press statement published by the House of Lords yesterday, Lord Carlile of Berriew requested...

"that the Government of Bangladesh issue a formal invitation to a delegation of lawyers from the House of Lords to the International Crimes Tribunal, Dhaka, following their oral assurance to do so."

Announcement of the Burmese Rohingya American Friendship Association

Group exists to promote values of democracy, human rights, equality, justice and freedom, and strive for peace in Arakan-Burma and the world

(MILWAUKEE, WI) - On the basis of new development, the United States of America is now engaged to establishing a strong relationship with Burma after easing all sanctions from Burma which is also known as Myanmar.

The American government has already established full diplomatic relation with Burma too.

Sri Lanka: Arbitrary Arrest of Human Rights Defender Mr Sanjeewa Samarasinghe

As long as governments place restrictions on journalism, then their problems will never even begin to change.

(SALEM) - If there is one thing that troubles reporters, it is threat against and harming of, other media professionals.

Sri Lanka has a history of harassing, harming, threatening and murdering journalists, to put it mildly.

SPECIAL REPORT: Agent Orange: A Toxic Disaster

Authorities estimate that 4.8 million were exposed to Agent Orange dioxin in Vietnam, with more than 3 million victims, including children of the second and third generations.

(DaNang, Viet Nam ANN) - The boy is five, but he looks like he's only two years old. "Ta, ta, ta!", cries the boy as he rolls over onto his mother's lap, and points to a cup of water.

Tamils for Obama to Obama: Congratulations, and We Helped

"We hope to see an independent Tamil homeland--Tamil Eelam--emerge in northeastern Sri Lanka. We hope that you and your next secretary of state will have an active part in helping Tamil Eelam to be born."

(WASHINGTON DC) - Tamils for Obama wrote a letter to newly-re-elected President Obama at the White House congratulating him on his election victory.

They point out the things that Tamils for Obama and some of their Tamil friends did to help him achieve this victory.

Salem Police Celebrate Retirements

Two employees lives spanned more than 80 years of service.

(SALEM) - Salem Police celebrated the retirements Police Records Technicians Jean Duda and Janice Brooten, whose careers spanned a total of over 80 years.

The celebration was held at the Salem Library Anderson Conference Room and was hosted by Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore.

New Figures Released in US AfPak War Casualties

The Pentagon and media fail to list deaths in hospitals outside of the war theatres.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Pentagon updated its AfPak war casualty figures.

US foreign fighters in Afghanistan suffered 86 casualties in the 14 days ending Nov. 28. The official casualty total is now 115,882.

US Power Grid Vulnerable to Just About Everything

What they are hinting at is revolution—and it wouldn't take much.

(LONDON OilPrices.com) - As Washington hunts ill-defined al-Qaeda groups and concerns itself with Iran's eventual nuclear potential, it has a much more pressing problem at home.

A lack of basic physical security on the US power grid means that anyone with a gun—like disgruntled Michigan Militia types, for instance--could do serious damage.

Demand AP Clarify Warmongering Report

The AP is read by millions around the world. This single news report will have a serious impact on the debate on Iran and questions about war and peace.

(NEW YORK) - This week, the Associated Press (AP) ran an “exclusive” story claiming to uncover bombshell evidence in support of war with Iran. The evidence? A crude, hand drawn graph.

The AP should have higher journalistic standards than The Onion.