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Lifting the Veil

Israel has shown its ability to twist the arm of its most powerful ally to go into war against mythical enemies.

(LONDON) - Much has been made of this Moslem attire here in the West in recent years.

But the veil I am about to lift now is far more sinister.

Prof Rajiva Wijesinha Wrangles His Way Out

The standard answer these Sinhalese diplomats give, in addition to blank denials, is that the videos are faked or edited, yet to be proven that they had committed it, and a few other ways as you see in this tube.

(MELBOURNE) - The Sri Lankan government conducted a war without witness. Unfortunately, however much the government wanted to hide the truth, Channel 4 has brought the truth out.

When the government officials are confronted with the truth, they come out with a blank denial, hoping the listeners will buy it. This is typical Sri Lankan style of hiding the truth under the carpet.

Q Madp Featured in KATU Report: `Photographer preserves memories of fallen soldiers`

News story "Photographer preserves memories of fallen soldiers" tells the story of Oregon's most dedicated patriots.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Q Madp has a love for his country and those who serve it that is unmatched, for years he has attended the funerals of those killed in the wars overseas to take photos for the family.

In cases where the family agrees, Q provides photos of the service to the media, in fact he is one of our writers.

Establishing A UN Monitored Protection Mechanism In NorthEast Sri Lanka

(*Paper (unabridged version) presented by Usha S Sri-Skanda-Rajah Chair, TGTE Senate at the TGTE’s International Conference held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, held 15-18 May 2013.)

(LANCASTER, PA) - This paper in the main addresses the question why there is an absolute and urgent necessity for putting in place a suitable UN Monitored International Protection Mechanism.

It involves a continuing human rights presence in the NorthEast as a form of protection for the Tamil people from the Sri Lankan occupational army which poses a threatening presence around the clock.

Activists Protest LA Times Takeover Rumors by Kochs

A spokesperson for the Kochs has dismissed the talk as rumors...

(LOS ANGELES) - Rumors are swirling that the Koch Brothers may be making moves to purchase the LA Times and that possibility has progressive activists concerned about the editorial future of the paper.

Last week protests were held outside of the LA headquarters of Tribune’s largest shareholder, Oaktree Capital Management.

Justice Dept. Won`t Say Why it Seized Reporters` Phone Records

Boy, Big Government sure looks warm and cuddly this week.

(HARRISBURG Watchdog) - It’s one of those days where those of us who worry about handing too much authority to the federal government were proven right. Again.

The Associated Press this afternoon reports that the U.S. Justice Department seized records for more than 20 telephone lines assigned to AP journalists during 2012.

Journeys In Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 4 Years After The Civil War`s Bloody Conclusion

U.N. estimates say between 70,000 and 100,000 people died in this tear-shaped island, as the ethno-political conflict came to a bloody end four years ago.

(JAFFNA Int; Business Times) - The dusty army checkpoint along the infamous A9 highway was the first sign I’d entered the “other” Sri Lanka.

This is the one that required an additional copy of my passport, my purpose and an inspection of my things.

May 19th protest against pro-Israel AIPAC Oregon fundraiser to highlight Israel`s Apartheid Wall

That story, which is what is actually going on, is one of brutal Israeli repression of a largely defenseless population and Israeli denial of the most basic of human rights.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A newly constructed and visually stunning 44 foot long replica of the illegal Israeli Apartheid Wall will be unveiled at a protest outside the annual Oregon fund-raising dinner of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

It happens this Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Social Media Privacy Wins Workplace Protection in Senate Vote

HB 2654B prohibits current and prospective employers from demanding access to social media accounts.

(SALEM) - The Oregon Senate today passed a bipartisan bill designed to protect the privacy rights of employees and job applicants.

House Bill 2654B, which passed on a 28-1 vote with one excused, prohibits a current or prospective employer from demanding access to a private social media page...

2,273 Published Online News Articles, One Writer... a Record?

If any reporters have a higher online story count, I would like to know.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - With 2,273 published online news articles, I think I may have the highest number of news reports by a single reporter in the U.S. or otherwise. I will be interested to know if anyone disagrees.

The number, 2,273, is based upon the current archives of Salem-News.com.