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Are the Warring Parties Playing Round Two of Geneva II?

*A Faux "Humanitarian Pause" in Homs?*

(EL NUBEK, Syria) - Two delegations, one representing the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, and the other claiming to represent the popular opposition, arrived in Switzerland this morning.

They are continuing with Round Two of Geneva II, there is uncertainty over the agenda and whether to extend this weekend's 36 hour "Humanitarian pause" to allow aid into the Old City of Homs.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - The Unavoidable Economics of Nuclear Power

"Reactor Reax" is brought to you by Physicians for Social Responsibility.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - This week in Reactor Reax, a nuclear expert explains how another Fukushima-like accident could happen, in the US. Another article examines the unavoidable economics of nuclear power.

Henri Proglio tells reporters the EDF needs nuclear power rate increase for survival.

Joint Statement: We Demand the Release of Journalists Detained in Egypt

Since December 29th, the three journalists have been placed in horrible conditions...

(TORONTO) - We ask the Egyptian authorities to stop their persecution and release all other detained journalists.

We aspire that they be proponents of democracy by enabling reporters to carry out their professions without fear of retribution and by empowering diverse voices for the purpose of building a greater Egypt with tolerance, civil liberties and understanding.

Growth of Racism and Religious Extremism in Israel: A Challenge to Friends

Examples of growing religious intolerance would fill many pages.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Israel/Palestine Mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), asked a question which few have thus far been willing to pose:

"Given the liberal values shared by many American Jews and the long, proud tradition of Jewish participation in the struggle for human rights worldwide, why has there been so little outrage expressed at Israel's human rights abuses of Palestinians...?"

Oregon Medical Amnesty Bill Passed Unanimously by OR House of Representatives

The House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 57-0.

(SALEM) - On Thursday, February 13, the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 4094 (HB 4094), Medical Amnesty, which establishes protections for intoxicated minors.

Medical Amnesty provides intoxicated minors with a limited legal immunity when they seek help for themselves, or another individual, during a medical emergency.

Well Known Salem Judge, Albin Norblad, Died as a Result Of A Fall

It was determined that Judge Norblad died of a subdural hematoma which was the result of an accidental fall.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Department responded to the residence of Marion County Circuit Court Judge Albin Norblad at about 10:00 AM Monday to check on him since he was not answering his telephone.

After obtaining a key to the residence, officers entered and found him deceased. A police investigation was initiated as is standard in all unattended deaths.

Did JFK Intend to Pull Out of Vietnam?

JFK's assassination, according to those sources, left President Johnson responsible for the further escalations of the war.

(PORTLAND, OR) - As William Blum points out in this excerpt of his report 125, JFK’s own brother challenges the recollections of JFK’s apologists that he was prepared to pull out of Vietnam.

Instead, RFK testifies his brother based his military intervention on his belief in the “domino effect” then popular among the Washington foreign policy establishment.

White House: Launch of the Cybersecurity Framework

The Framework gathers existing global standards and practices to help organizations understand, communicate, and manage their cyber risks.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today the Obama Administration is announcing the launch of the Cybersecurity Framework.

It is the result of a year-long private-sector led effort to develop a voluntary how-to guide for organizations in the critical infrastructure community to enhance their cybersecurity.

Hillary Clinton: the Epitome of a Failed System

Her latest purely political maneuver shows just what a plotting scheming cowardly politician she is.

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Hillary Clinton is the consummate scheming politician who represents a continuation of representing corporate interest and caving to special interests at the expense of the American people, but many Democrats and liberals will support her in 2016 because she is “better than the alternative”.

As long as we continue to fall into that trap we deserve what we get.

Sri Lanka Blocks Two More Tamil Websites

Sri Lanka is tightening avenues of free speech of Tamils as Resolution for War Crimes at the upcoming UN Human Rights Council nears.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - The Sri Lankan Government has blocked two more Tamil Websites, signaling a crackdown on media freedom in that island.

Several Tamil websites have already been blocked and there are several incidents of physical attacks on Tamil journalists and Tamil media offices.