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Myanmar Refugees: Babies are Dying Aboard Boats that Can`t Come Ashore

It doesn't have to be this way... people in this world are calling for justice.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - In spite of fragmented efforts by the Burmese government to quell violence stemming from religious unrest, a long, systematic series of attacks from the Rakhine Buddhists continue.

Rohingya Muslims are suffering under the most brutal conditions while U.S. media and politicians turn a blind eye.

Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl Over 3 Years in Captivity in Afghanistan

Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is a U.S. Army soldier that was captured in Afghanistan in June 2009.

(KABUL) - Speculation has been rumored though various news agencies how he came into the hands of the Taliban.

The Army maintains that Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, was discovered missing during a unit roll-call in Afghanistan.

The Good, The Bad and to the END of Alzheimer`s Disease

Today was the nation wide Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™, which raised awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

(CLERMONT, FL) - Shortly after my mother was diagnosed with cancer and began chemotherapy in 2007, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.

My father was 86 when he ‘died’ last Tuesday; but the Pop I grew up with had ‘died’ years ago.

The Shame of our Brainwashed MPs

"Sorry, there is no debate. Your one-sided bias is clearly blurring your ability to see this issue fairly." - Rude Boy

(LONDON) - Agent Cameron's now infamous dinner speech to Jewish fund-raisers, in which he pledged the British people's support for the state of Israel and its criminal regime, drew many complaints.

Among the objectors was Ted Clement-Evans, who wrote to some of Cameron's lieutenants: "It was shocking to read the PM’s speech at an annual dinner..."

100 Rohingya Muslims Killed in Myanmar

Aid is not reaching Rohingya Muslims.

(YANGON, Myanmar Tehran Times) - At least 100 Rohingya Muslims have been killed in a recent wave of sectarian violence in Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine, a Muslim party leader says.

Hla Thein, the vice chairman of the National Democratic Party for Development (NDPD), said on Friday that over 100 Muslims have lost their lives over the past week.

Human Rights Physician Says Burmese Government is Doing Nothing to Stop Rohingya Killing

Attacks on Burma's Rohingya Muslims are a growing world concern.

(CHICAGO) - Growing violence against Burma's minority Rohingya population has left at least 60 people dead in the last week.

Physician Nora Rowley lived in Burma and worked with the Rohingya. She explains what she thinks the government needs to do to respond.

Burmese Boat People Flee Genocide Increasingly Compared to Bosnia

Government forces are now killing Buddhists also; demand an end to the violence in Myanmar!

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - People who share my heart wrenching concern for the tragedy taking place in fledgling democracy Myanmar, need to help this cause by writing to their U.S. Senators and Members of Congress.

We must compel them to participate and save the lives of human beings who are suffering miserably with no answer in sight.

Boats with Dying Rohingya Refugees Rejected From Bangladesh Shoreline

Refugees prohibited from landing at either border; Maungdaw or Shapardip. They are facing starvation.

(YANGON, Myanmar) - After floating for 3 consecutive days, Rohingya boat people finally attempted to land near Shamapura Island of Bangladesh.

But the Bangladeshi border security forces blocked them from landing on their soil.

Anonymous Hacks Millions to Cancel Debt

News release from Anonymous.

(LONDON) - Anonymous hackers compromised over twenty million user accounts world-wide this year to promote Operation Jubilee.

NOTICE: Hurricane Sandy Kicks Up Catastrophic East Coast Storm

Still a few days away from the U.S., the storm has already killed 21 people in the Caribbean.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As Hurricane Sandy moves northward, squally weather will spread to the eastern Carolinas late tonight and Saturday, with gusts near 50mph.