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OCCUPY MARINES

"The government should fear the people, not the other way around"

(CLEVELAND) - We announced this week that Salem-News.com is now working with Marines from the Occupy movement, who have taken to the streets in defense of civil liberties, calling for accountability in government, particularly with regard to police.

We are collectively excited about this new relationship; strength and peace are meeting at the crossroads.

India`s U-turn on Sri Lanka

It remains to be seen how far the gamble has paid off...

(CHENNAI, India) - India's decision to vote in favor of a US sponsored UN Human Rights Council resolution censuring the Sri Lankan government for alleged Human Rights aberration during the ethnic conflict has raised several eyebrows.

Colombo has for long perceived its connection with Southern India as the primary source of a perennial concern to Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity.

India`s Diplomatic Stand on the Resolution Against Sri Lanka

Includes brief timeline of India and Sri Lanka's political history.

(LONDON) - India has tried to strike a balance between support for the Sri Lankan government and calls for Tamil rehabilitation - ultimately backing the UN resolution↑ urging Sri Lanka to investigate abuses of international law during the final phase of the civil war.

Behind this lie a number of external, internal and strategic factors.

Three Powerful Women Leaders who could bring about Justice and Peace for the Tamil People!

An Appeal to Hon. Hillary Clinton, Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Smt Jayaram Jayalalitha.

(LONDON) - It is with much humbleness, I write this appeal expressing my sincere feelings on the stands taken by both India and America on the issues affecting the Tamil people of Sri Lanka.

Both are powerful nations on their own strengths.

T-Junction in the Road

Two years later the T-word is back.

(CHENNAI, India Hindustan Times) - At one point in May, four years ago, it seemed a golden age in India-Sri Lanka relations was imminent.

Tamil Tiger supremo V Prabhakaran had been killed and the 26-year-old Lankan civil war had come to an end. India was pleased. Both sides were one the need to defeat the LTTE.

India Should Support Referendum for Tamil Eelam: Karunanidhi

He said India should given necessary support and pressure for the measure.

(CHENNAI, India NDTV) - DMK president M Karunanidhi on Tuesday welcomed the idea of a referendum for creation of a separate Tamil Ealam and called for India to play a role in this regard.

"The demand for a referendum among Tamils for a separate Eelam is welcome..." he said in 'Murasoli.

Judge Overturns Conviction and Vacates Life Sentence of Northern California Innocence Project Client

LA man’s murder and attempted robbery convictions set aside, now he files suit for compensation.

(LOS ANGELES / SANTA CLARA) - A California man who spent 21 years behind bars on a wrongful conviction, has filed a federal civil rights suit against Los Angeles.

The case police built against Maurice Caldwell, was based on an unreliable witness.

Carpetbaggers in Sri Lanka: Traitors Terrorize Northern Tamils

Adding local perspective to the ongoing human rights struggle of Tamil people in Sri Lanka's north.

(SALEM / JAFFNA ) - Imagine if Hitler had simply been taken to court and told he had to reexamine what he had done; with no military retaliation or punishment for his ruthless, intentional killing.

Imagine Hitler being cocky, denying ethnic cleansing and calling every accuser from world government, to national media... liars.

Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton: `Finally`

"More than 2 million people joined our call for Zimmerman's arrest."

(SANFORD, FL) - We are still devastated by the loss of our son Trayvon Martin, and nothing can bring him back. But today, we are heartened to tell you that justice may finally be served for Trayvon.

This evening, Florida State Attorney Angela Corey announced that she will charge George Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder, weeks after he confessed to killing Trayvon -- and now he's in custody.

George Zimmerman to be Charged in Trayvon Martin Shooting Death

The special prosecutor voided her option of charging Zimmerman with 1st-degree Murder.

(SANFORD, FL) - Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey announced plans to charge 28-year old George Zimmerman in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. It was not immediately clear exactly what charge or charges Zimmerman will face.

The special prosecutor is expected to announce the criminal charges against George Zimmerman Wednesday afternoon, a law enforcement official told NBC News.