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Israel Formulates Tripartite Plot to Destroy Syria

"What happened in Houla and elsewhere (in Syria) are brutal massacres which even monsters would not have carried out" - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

(TEHRAN) - A politically incorrect wave of labyrinthine madness is casting its heavy shadow over Syria as the country is being surrounded left and right by Zionist plots thickening beyond control.

The complicated situation in Syria is ever more obfuscated by myriad forces at work to destroy the friend of Iran and the foe of Israel.

BBC Newsnight: `I deserve an apology`

Allegra Stratton redefines the art of needless, vindictive reporting.

(LONDON) - I was approached by the BBC to be interviewed on Newsnight to talk about what it's like being a working mum struggling to pay rent and housing costs.

Of course I was happy to do it, being a working mum is something I’m proud of. It hasn't always been plain sailing. But I did not expect to be personally scrutinised, have judgements made about my choices...

Full text of Dr Bashar Al-Ja`afari`s Press Conference at the UN

In response to the UN statement regarding al-Houla massacre Full text of Dr Bashar Al-Ja’afari’s Press Conference at the UN

(ROME) - In Syria is an appalling, horrific, unjustified, and unjustifiable crime. This massacre was condemned by my government in the strongest terms possible.

And here my government’s version of the condemnation has joined exactly the wording adopted a few minutes ago by the Security Council.

Unholy Alliance Forming Against Syria

Washington is pressing Qatar and Saudi Arabia to fund and provide al-Qaeda-linked rebels with heavy weapons.

(TEHRAN) - Syria is bracing for more political chaos as all antagonistic forces appear to have entered into an unholy alliance to bring the government to its knees by ingeniously choreographing massacres and attributing them to Syrian government.

This is turning the country into fertile soil for US-led invasion.

Roundup of Latest News from Afghanistan

Violence, bloodshed, politics, war, ruby thieves, and efforts for peace.

(KABUL ANS) - This is a critical time in the history of Afghanistan, the United States and so many other countries tied to the ongoing U.S.-led war effort.

Afghanistan News Center in Kabul provides an excellent roundup of stories and while we have carried individual articles sourced from their reports, this is for the first time, a collection of their entire dispatch.

Syrian Government Denies Involvement in Houla Massacre

Damascus condemned the attack Saturday, saying it had no involvement in the massacre, and accused “terrorist” groups of being behind it.

(ROME / MOSCOW) - Damascus has refuted accusations of being behind a ruthless attack in Houla where over 90 civilians were killed.

Political analyst Ibrahim Alloush told Russia Today those killed were actually Assad loyalists, and the timing is suspicious.

Survey: One in Six Americans Living in Poverty

The survey found that most Americans believe a helping hand is needed to escape poverty, but there is a significant minority with a definite animus toward the poor...

(SAN FRANCISCO) - According to a recent survey, a record 49.1 million Americans (16 percent) are living below the federal poverty line.

Considering the U.S. is one of the richest nations in the world, the results are sobering.

Evidence of Widespread Wage Theft

A growing body of research has begun to reveal that wage theft is a widespread problem in Oregon and the nation.

(SILVERTON, OR) - Wage theft is inherently challenging to quantify.

Wage theft occurs when employers pay workers less than the minimum wage, don’t pay time-and-a-half for overtime hours, cheat on the number of hours worked, steal tips or don’t pay workers at all.

Never Forget That Bradley Manning, Not Gay Marriage, Is The Issue

Obama's historic achievement as president of the United States has been to silence the anti-war and social justice movement associated with the Democratic Party.

(SYDNEY ) - In the week Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, he ordered bombing attacks on Yemen, killing a reported 63 people, 28 of them children.

Occupy Present... Single Payer Health Care

eople interested in fairness, and improved sustainable health care for everyone will want to mark their calendars for this free presentation.

(SALEM) - Occupy Salem will present a forum featuring activist Rosalie Pedroza sharing her views on single payer health care.

The forum will take place at 7 pm on Monday, May 24th at the office of Oregon PeaceWorks, 104 Commercial St. NE, in downtown Salem.