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Israeli Forces Storm Al Aqsa Plaza in Violent Clashes with Worshippers

Tens of thousands in Palestine and around the world abhor the actions by the extremists.

(JERUSALEM / SALEM) - Violent clashes took place Friday between Palestinian worshippers, Jewish settlers and Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) troops who stormed the ancient al Aqsa Mosque plazas just after the noon prayers.

The ongoing threat by extremist Jewish groups to "take" the al Aqsa Mosque has caused a reverberation around the globe.

UN `Deplores` Israeli Approval of More Settlements in West Bank

Land taken without permission is being seen for what it is: wrong.

(WEST BANK, Occupied Palestine) - The top United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process today described as “deplorable” Israel’s announcement that is has given approval to a large number of new settlement units deep inside the occupied Palestinian territory.

“The Secretary-General reiterated the United Nations’ well known position that settlement activity is illegal, contrary to Israel’s obligations under the Road Map [to peace] and will not be recognized by the international community.”

BobbiLynn Forbus Will Perform at `Hoedown for Humanity`

'HOEDOWN FOR HUMANITY' - Marion/Polk Food Share Benefit.

(INDEPENDENCE, OR) - Local resident, Nashville recording artist/songwriter BobbiLynn Forbus, is bringing ‘Hoedown For Humanity’, Winter Concert and Dance to benefit Marion/Polk Food Share to the Independence BPOE #1950.

Located at 289 South Main Street, the event takes place Saturday March 17th 5pm-11pm. A bag of nonperishable food items per person, will be accepted as admission at the door.

Oregonians Take Part in `Polar Bear Plunge` and Help Special Olympics

The event was held Saturday morning, at NE Portland’s Broughton Beach on the Columbia River.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - You've got to be crazy to consider something like this, yet every year Oregonians do the unthinkable, plunging into icy cold water at a number of locations, they say the event first got rolling in Bend.

Our ace photographer Q Madp, known for his role as the founder of IraqWarHeroes.org, was on scene to record the action.

Truth with Transparency Reveals Hidden Agendas

Ken O'Keefe's Trade Not Aid Mission for Palestine was derailed by once-allies in the fight for equality and freedom. Now they are known as the hijackers.

(LONDON) - I picked up most of my stolen property from the police yesterday, 3 months of having nearly all of my hard drives, my phone, my camera, reams of paperwork, what is the result?

Nothing but the disruption of the Trade Not Aid Mission and a bit more fuel to slander me. And that is the point really, to disrupt anything meaningful for Palestine.

Flooded Turner, Oregon Seeks Donations and Assistance

Families affected are in need of basic home building supplies and cash.

(TURNER) - Historic Turner, Oregon has been flooded to the gills with recent rains.

Families there need assistance and their city administrator has issued a special plea for help to get this Oregon city back on track. The city will match the first $10,000 in cash donations.

Bus Terminal Illness - CPR Anyone?

We intend to act as responsible citizens without calling upon Salem city government as we build bridges to the Greyhound organization.

(SALEM) - Sometimes a community suffers a disease much like human patients. This very much seems to be so in the case of the current Greyhound terminal and the Salem Center in downtown Salem.

Our challenge: Upgrade Downtown Salem.

Israeli navy attacks international observers, injures Palestinian, on monitoring boat in Gaza waters

"Their intentions were to do something very bad," said international observer Daniela Riva. "Coming so close to us was very dangerous, and they obviously knew that."

(GAZA CITY) - At 10:55 am, an Israeli naval warship attacked the international observers and Palestinian captain of the Civil Peace Service Gaza (CPSGAZA) boat Oliva, injuring its captain in an apparent attempt to capsize it.

The two international observers, both Italian citizens, are available for media questions or interviews.

American Presidents: Romancing A Stone

An American past in an Israeli future for an ever present and brutal occupation

(LONDON) - Happy Christmas Mr President or may I call you Barack this Yule Tide?

As you know “Christmas is the day that holds all time together” (Alexander Smith) certainly as you rustle through your Christmas stocking and wrestle with your conscience perhaps to find as you dig deep in both and past ‘hegemonic imperatives’ an olive twig or a so-called ‘peace process’? Perhaps not.

Gaza - Three years ago today

Most people have stopped thinking about what happened in Gaza then—or what’s happening there today. But, I know that the children of Gaza are still very much on your mind and in your heart.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Three years ago today people around the world watched in horror as bombs began falling on Gaza.

I was in Egypt with our Gaza Projects Director Dr. Mona El-Farra. We were scrambling to purchase emergency supplies and get them into Gaza. Eventually, we were able to deliver more than six tons of food, medicine, and medical equipment—including an ambulance and wheelchairs—thanks to the generosity of people like you.