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`Baptized by Fire` - Interview With Afghan New Media Journalist

Ahmad Mukhtar is a reporter with a high tech take on the current war in historic Afghanistan.

(SALEM / KABUL) - Afghanistan's war has drawn far too many people into the line of fire. Among these witnesses to war are combatants, civilians, and a select handful of journalists in place to document conflict for the sake of history.

Ahmad Mukhtar is one of the new generation of Afghan media delivering breaking news through social media channels and getting a large, positive response.

India`s Frustration with Sri Lanka Reaches Breaking Point

The Delhi Pundits are well aware of the above nefarious history of Sri Lanka.

(CHENNAI, India) - Frustrated and exasperated the Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, is sending a top-level emissary, Shiv Shankar Menon, to Sri Lanka to convey in “the strongest terms” New Delhi’s concerns over a string of important issues.

Though this may be a late reawakening of the Indian Pundits to the realities of the situation in Sri Lanka, for the beleaguered victims of genocide, this is a welcome reprieve.

Why Should You Care About Our News Anyway?

We constantly expose the truth to an often hostile world.

(SALEM) - Many of you who follow our work understand that we have a tendency to turn remote informational trails into six lane freeways.

As we wallow through the mire of news, I want to share a few thoughts about why we cover certain topics and the importance of reader support.

Sri Lanka War Crimes Against Tamils: Oregon Journalist Will Give Key Note Address at FeTNA in Baltimore

2,000–3,000 Tamil Americans and Canadians are expected to attend the 25th year celebration.

(BALTIMORE) - A key note address will be delivered at the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America conference in Baltimore, Md. by Salem-News.com's Tim King.

Tim King says being invited to FeTNA as a distinguished guest to deliver a key note address is an extreme honor and he believes hope for the Tamil Diaspora is on the horizon.

UNHCR in Sri Lanka gives Confidential Information to the Defence Ministry?

In the event the Rajapaksa government deports these people, the matter is to be taken up at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Brief) - Diplomatic circles are currently discussing whether the UN High Commission for Refugees office in Sri Lanka was providing information on foreign refugees to the Defence Ministry.

The reason is a directive issued under the Defence Ministry that all 150 refugees from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan leave Sri Lanka within four days.

`Eelam Tamil Cause` Basically about Saving Tamil Lives

Sri Lanka's successful subterfuges that misled the world initially in demonetizing the Eelam Tamils resistance as terrorists are now well exposed.

(LONDON PFLT) - If India wants to be in the global world, to be regarded as an upcoming world power, then it cannot allow a dubious failed genocidal Sri Lank government to play games with it.

Let India come out in open world and boldly join the free democratic nations which uphold human rights...

This is `Apartheid` Poster Contest

HELP FIGHT INJUSTICE, HELP THE WORLD UNDERSTAND ISRAELI APARTHEID. WE ARE CALLING ON ACTIVISTS AND ARTISTS TO SUBMIT A POSTER TO THE "THIS IS APARHTEID POSTER CONTEST"

(WEST BANK, Occupied Palestine) - Art has always been an important part of liberation struggles. Images inspire and convey concepts beyond words.

Protest at Thirumurukandi: Various Threats made Against Demonstrators

Tamil National Alliance staged the special protest against land grabbing and Sinhala resettlement at Thirumurukandi.

(JAFFNA LankaSri News) - Tamil National Alliance began its protest against land grabbing of Tamil people in Northern Province. In the earlier occasion protesters received various threats from military personals, police and government intelligence unit members.

This protest begun at 10:00 a.m. in front of Thirumurukadi Pilliayar kovil compound.

Hero on the Run: Julian Assange and his US Detractors

Who is the real criminal?

(LONDON) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be treated as a hero, not hunted as a criminal, because he has exposed US violations of domestic and international law.

If Assange had instead exposed the sins of Russia in Chechnya or China in Tibet, he would have been praised within the halls of the US Congress.

My Confession of Hate

Human rights violators, your time in this world is drawing to a close.

(SALEM) - The meaningful human being has a strong code, at all times in all respects with no exceptions. Those willing to do the devil's work get no free pass for 'following orders'.

I hate you if you support war crimes and human rights violations. I utterly abhor you if you stand for state terrorism and I am your enemy...