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Real Journalist Versus Fake Journalists

Our Tribute to Real Hero - Marie Colvin.

(CHENNAi, India) - Renowned journalist Marie Colvin of The Sunday Times (UK), who is familiar to Eezham Tamils for her coverage on the conflict in the island, has been killed in shelling in Syria together with French photographer Remi Olchlik.

The courageous journalist lost one of her eyes in 2001 in Sri Lanka Army shelling while working in the island. She was the only journalist to be present in besieged town of Homs in Syria, covering the conflict there, where she was killed.

Marie Colvin, Wounded While working in Sri Lanka in 2001 Dies in Syria

A woman heroic among journalists, is killed in Syria...

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - Marie Colvin, a Sunday Times journalist, and French photographer Remi Ochlik have been killed in the besieged Syrian city of Homs after the house where they were staying was shelled, today, Feb 22, 2012.

In confirming the death of Marie Colvin, the Sunday Times editor said: "an extraordinary figure, driven by passion to cover wars".

Israel Lobby Pushes for US Action Against the Syrian Government

James Morris Dares to Mention the Taboo History...

(WASHINGTON DC) - In Russia Today’s recent Crosstalk program on Syria, guest James Morris was brave enough to incisively point out the taboo fact.

Russia Suddenly Flops on Syrian Regime Change

A multi-national invasion may be imminent.

(LOS ANGELES) - It all started early on this morning when Zero Hedge reported that oil trading had been halted at the CME. Later in the afternoon they posted this explanation: Today's Black Gold Swan - Presenting The Reason Why The CME's Crude Market Was Halted For Over One Hour

Zero Hedge handled this masterfully and with great professionalism.

`Atlas Shrugged` Still Flying Off Shelves!

“Atlas Shrugged” is a mystery story about the disappearance of America’s great thinkers.

(NEW YORK) - New reports from Ayn Rand’s publisher indicates that sales figures for “Atlas Shrugged” are continuing a remarkable trend.

Dr. Yaron Brook of the Ayn Rand Institute, said, “Since Obama was elected, ‘Atlas Shrugged’ has sold more than 1.5 million copies. This is unheard of in the publishing industry, for a 55-year-old novel to register sales of this magnitude...”

Attacks in Syria Kill 28, Injure Hundreds (Photos)

Bombings caused significant damage to nearby buildings and cars, and the first explosion left a crater two meters deep

(ALEPPO/DAMASCUS - SANA) - The Ministry of Interior issued a statement on Friday, stating that after the escalation of instigation campaigns and foreign logistic and media support to armed terrorist groups, the city of Aleppo was the target of two terrorist bombings on Friday morning.

The acts were carried out by two suicide bombers in cars, martyring 28 and injuring 235 including military personnel, civilians and children, some of which are in critical conditions.

Western Shenanigans Against Syria, Iran

Syria's problems are all part of a plan to attack Iran...

(TEHRAN) - The volatile situation in Syria generated by the Saudi-Qatar-funded Wahhabi armed group known as the Free Syrian Army and backed by the West is now an accident waiting to happen.

There is certainly one ulterior motive behind the US-friendly Syrian crisis extravagantly fuelled by the presstitute media which keep distorting the facts on the grounds.

Death and Diplomacy: Homs on the Brink

“It is really hard to determine what’s going on on the ground there because of safety issues,” - journalist Diana Nemeh in Homs

(MOSCOW RT) - Homs is now the physical and political frontline of the unrest engulfing Syria. Heavy fighting continues for the fifth straight day in the rebel stronghold city.

The rebel opposition is imploring the international community to intervene and displace President Assad, despite his commitment to engage the opposition in talks to resolve the conflict.

Egypt Soccer Violence: The Military`s Political Game

The Arab spring has confirmed one thing: the army is not fit to govern.

(CAIRO) - State media reported renewed scuffles between security forces and demonstrators- including hardcore soccer fans like the Ultras, who were on the frontlines of last year's protests against the military.

The Ultras played a prominent role with anti-government activists in the uprising that toppled president Hosni Mubarak a year ago.

Russia, China Veto UN Security Council Resolution on Syria

“...there was a very good chance this week to find a draft that could satisfy all sides – but it was not supported by Western countries.” - Syria Tribune editor Ali Mohamad

(ROME) - The United Nations Security Council has just voted on a draft resolution concerning the ongoing violence in Syria. Russia and China were the only voting members to oppose the draft.

And as permanent members of the UNSC, they had the option to use veto power to block the draft’s passage.