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Advertising of Kids or for Kids

In Spain, as in France and Italy, cartoons are kids’ favorite. Pokemon, Gormiti, The Penguins of Madagascar and Sponge Bob are those that are most accepted.

(MADRID, Spain) - Television advertising can have a negative influence on children.

According to a recent study conducted by Ipsos MORI for UNICEF UK, television advertising tangles kids in a consumerist mode of thought, from which they are unable to get out.

BANGLADESH: Brutal Attack on BDnews Journos

Human Rights Ambassador William Gomes contacts UN officials over media attacks in Bangladesh.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When mobs can attack journalists they disagree with and get away with it, all hope for an already hard pressed society is easily lost.

This is exactly what happened at the BDnews agency, which has issued reports that were not favorable to one local police agency.

New Face in NYC and New Voice from Florida

Mordechai Vanunu's image lights up during rush hour in Times Square.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - Last week it became official that this citizen of conscience obtained beyond the required number of petition signatures to get my name of the 2012 ballot for US HOUSE of Representatives, District 5 in Florida.

Last week, this image also flashed during rush hour in Times Square, New York City, as Israel's Nuclear Whistle Blower's June 6 Appeal blanketed US Mainstream Media NEWS Desks nationwide.

Dr Bashar Al-Ja`afari: In Response to the UN Statement Regarding al-Houla Massacre

Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jihad Makdissi said on Sunday that Damascus holds “armed groups” responsible for recent deadly clashes in Houla.

(ROME) - Syria strongly criticized the wording of a United Nations Security Council statement on the recent massacre of civilians in the town of Houla in the west of the country.

On Sunday, the Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations, Bashar Ja’afari censured "the tsunami of lies that were said a few minutes ago by some members of the council,” AFP reported.

Sri Lanka Denies Heavy Ongoing Military Occupation in North

"The statistics on army deployment in the North bear out the British High Commissioner’s concern was the same as Tamil minority concern"

(JAFFNA, Sri Lanka) - After the British High Commissioner points out the untruth(=lie) spoken by the President in his ''hero day'' speech on 19 May, the Jaffna Army Commander comes up with more untruth(=lie):

Jaffna Security Forces Commander Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe yesterday told The Island that since the conclusion of the conflict there had been a steady reduction of military presence in the Jaffna peninsula.

White House Statement on Medical Marijuana: Another Step Back for Veterans

'Use marijuana and go to prison' - Gil Kerlikowske's message to Veterans on Memorial Day

(WASHINGTON DC) - Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access issued the following news release after receiving word that their attempt to see medical marijuana legalized for Vets, was simply rejected yet again.

Relying on the wisdom of Gil Kerlikowske, the nation's 'drug czar', veterans are reminded on Memorial Day that their sacrifices only gain them a small amount of credibility.

Baffle them With Bullets
Syria Claims No Involvement in Houla Massacre

"Women, children and old men were shot dead. This is not the hallmark of the heroic Syrian Army," - Foreign Ministry Spokesman Jihad Makdesi

(SALEM) - Syria has denied involvement in the massacre at Houla.

Opposition activists say Assad's forces are behind the killings. It was a gruesome scene that has played out on YouTube.

Dystopia Revisited

Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious. --George Orwell, 1984

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Many people have been shocked by the distortion, propaganda and downright lies appearing in the Western media over events in the Middle East.

But for someone living in the Middle East for 30 or 40 years, the lies are nothing new.

Israel`s Apartheid Government Begins to Unravel at the Seams

"I fought very hard in the Supreme Court against the reunification of Palestinian families" - Ilan 'Adolph' Tsion

(SALEM) - We've seen this coming for a long time. Israel's racism toward native Palestinians is really not unique; the Israelis are now turning on darker skinned refugees and the violence is feverish.

I find humor in the times I have been chastised by Israelis for articles that push the truth button.

Israel, US at Loggerheads over Iran Nuclear Issue

As long as Israel breathes down Washington’s neck, there is little hope the nuclear dispute will be resolved once and for all...

(TEHRAN) - Iran and the world six powers are wrapped up their talks; efforts are underway to resolve the nuclear issue.

Wendy Sherman rushed to Tel Aviv to brief the Israeli officials on the new nuclear developments and "reaffirm our [US] unshakeable commitment to Israel's security."