Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered Since The U.S. Invaded Iraq “1,320,110"
www.justforeignpolicy.org/iraq/iraqdeaths.html
Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America’sWar On Iraq 4,278
icasualties.org/oif/
The War in Iraq Costs
$663,825,198,382
See the cost in your community
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No More Make-believe in the Middle East
By Norman H. Olsen
Bibi’s policies may be misguided, but at least he doesn’t pretend to be a peacemaker. Such intellectual honesty could prove salutary.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22505.htm
Why the US still hates Cuba
By Federico Fuentes
“Defeating the U.S. Bay of Pigs invasion [in 1961] while remaining fiercely independent in a region dominated by U.S. corporations and past government interventions has made Cuba an inspiration to millions of Latin Americans. This profound break from U.S. dominance – in its ‘own backyard’ no less – is not so easily forgiven.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22512.htm
In Case You Missed It
‘The War on Democracy’
Video By John Pilger
“The film tells a universal story,” says Pilger, “analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called war on terror”. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article18236.htm
Slim Majority Wants Bush-Era Interrogations Investigated
By Jeffrey M. Jones
Majority says use of harsh techniques on terrorism suspects was justified.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22509.htm
We Are All Torturers in America
By Naomi Wolf
Not only do Congressional Democrats have blood on their hands – but so do we, the American people. And CIA agents may be about to be sacrificed to assuage their – and our – actual and associative guilt.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22508.htm
In Case You Missed It
“War Crimes Will Be Prosecuted” Bush
30 Second Video
“It Will Be No Defense To Say, I Was Just Following Orders” Says Bush.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22511.htm
As Long As We’re Talking About Socialism
By Mark Harris
Ask yourself how democratic it is for the richest 1 percent of Americans to own 43 percent of all stock? Or for this same 1 percent to account for 33 percent of total household wealth, according to the Federal Reserve Bulletin? Is it far-fetched to suggest that class inequality and economic insecurity are permanent hallmarks of life under capitalism?
informationclearinghouse.info/article22510.htm
The Last Great Swine Flu Epidemic
By Patrick Di Justo
“This virus will kill 1 million Americans,” declared the U.S. in 1976. The panic then has a lot to teach us today.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22506.htm
Putting Swine Flu in Perspective
4 Minute Video
Congressman Ron Paul gives his thoughts on the swine flu issue.
informationclearinghouse.info/article22507.htm
70 militants killed in operation in Pakistan:
He said the militants should leave Buner District. Serious action will be taken against those who challenge the writ of the government, he said.
news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/28/content_11274233.htm
30,000 flee army raid on NW Pakistan: local official:
Around 30,000 people in northwest Pakistan have been displaced by a military offensive to flush out Taliban militants, a provincial minister said Tuesday.
rawstory.com/news/2008/30000_flee_army_raid_on_NW_0428.html
Six killed, many hurt as in Karachi violence:
Six people were killed and 30 others wounded as violent incidents continued to take place in different parts of Karachi on Tuesday.
paktribune.com/news/index.php?id=214233
Taliban kill ‘US spy’ in North Waziristan:
Taliban militants in North Waziristan Monday killed a man they accused of spying for the US forces stationed across the border in Afghanistan, officials said.
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Five police, twelve Taliban killed in latest Afghan violence:
It said 12 armed Taliban were killed by Afghan forces in the combat about 15 kilometres south of Kabul city.
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Lawmakers Alarmed Over Iraqi PM’s Threat to Prosecute U.S. Soldiers:
The controversy broke out after an operation early Sunday in which coalition forces, according to the U.S. military, arrested six suspected members of violent groups. Two Iraqis were killed in the raid — the U.S. military described one Iraqi as a hostile man wielding a weapon; the other was described as a woman who got caught in the crossfire.
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Cabinet considers Kut attack violation of security agreement :
The Council of Ministers considered the attack waged by the U.S. forces in Kut as an unacceptable violation of the forces withdrawal agreement, the official spokesman for the Iraqi government said in a statement on Tuesday
en.aswataliraq.info/?p=112293
Iran denies ‘US-Israeli’ assault on navy ship:
The report “about a missile attack by the US or Israel against an Iranian navy ship” is false, an informed source speaking on condition of anonymity told Press TV on Tuesday.
www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=92820§ionid=351020101
Iran denies reports on detained U.S. reporter’s hunger strike:
Iran’s Judiciary spokesman Alireza Jamshidi denied on Tuesday the reports that the U.S. reporter has gone on a hunger strike, the official IRNA news agency reported.
news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/28/content_11275720.htm
Israelis jailed for Hebron murder:
Two former Israeli border policemen are given prison terms for throwing a Palestinian to his death from a speeding jeep.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8022671.stm
Venezuela establishes ties with Palestinians:
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki thanked President Hugo Chavez’s government for its support during the recent Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, which prompted the Venezuelan leader to break off relations with Israel.
www.kansascity.com/451/story/1165130.html
Soldiers storm Madagascar court:
Soldiers have stormed Madagascar’s constitutional court and arrested its head of security, who has been accused of destabilising the country.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8021362.stm
Sri Lanka war zone closed to UN:
John Holmes was unable to get permission from Mahinda Rajapkase, the Sri Lankan president, to allow a UN aid mission into a pocket of rebel-held land that is surrounded by the Sri Lankan military.
english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/04/20094286415401578.html
Andy Worthington: CIA Torture Began In Afghanistan 8 Months Before DOJ Approval:
I don’t know about you, but from my reading of this story, a number of the highest-ranking officials in the Bush administration need hauling up before the courts as soon as possible
www.commondreams.org/view/2009/04/28-2
New Evidence of US Torture Prison in Poland:
It has long been clear that the CIA used the Szymany military airbase in Poland for extraordinary renditions. Now there is evidence of a secret prison nearby.
www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,621450,00.html
The Psychologists of Torture:
Medical professionals designed and helped to implement Bush administration interrogation practices.
www.inthesetimes.com/article/4387/the_psychologists_of_torture
Truth commission to proceed despite Obama’s wishes:
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) plans to proceed with a special commission to investigate alleged Bush administration abuses of power, despite lacking President Barack Obama’s support, according to a report Tuesday.
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Japan facing worst economic outlook on record:
Japan’s economy is expected to shrink 3.3 per cent over the coming year, marking its biggest decline in more than five decades, according to government predictions.
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Two-thirds facing a pay cut or freeze:
More than two-thirds of British companies plan to cut or freeze their workers’ salaries this year, the British Chambers of Commerce said yesterday, as it warned that private sector employers face a desperate battle to survive the recession.
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Meltdown losses of ‘$4 trillion’:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned credit crunch losses could reach $4 trillion (£2.75tn), damaging the financial system for years to come.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8009734.stm
‘Deeper’ recession ahead says IMF:
The IMF says this represents “by far the deepest post-World War II recession” with an actual decline in output in countries making up 75% of the world economy.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8011907.stm
Row with emerging nations threatens IMF’s cash call:
Russians warn that the IMF must deliver on its power-sharing commitments
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GM to slash 21,000 more jobs:
General Motors, the US car giant, is to cut 21,000 factory jobs next year, close plants and drop its Pontiac brand as it struggles to remain afloat.
english.aljazeera.net/business/2009/04/200942716413826871.html
More countries confirm swine flu:
Cases of the deadly swine flu virus are confirmed as far afield as New Zealand and Israel as the UN warns it cannot be contained.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/default.stm
The swine flu crisis lays bare the meat industry’s monstrous power:
The Mexico swine flu outbreak should alert us to a highly globalised industry with global political clout
www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/apr/27/swine-flu-mexico-health
Specter To Switch Parties:
“Since my election in 1980, as part of the Reagan Big Tent, the Republican Party has moved far to the right. Last year, more than 200,000 Republicans in Pennsylvania changed their registration to become Democrats. I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.”
voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/specter-to-switch-parties.html