March 24, 2010
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US panel debates drone legality
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UVA’s) or drones are remote-controlled aircraft without people onboard, which can carry and utilize missiles. It is widely suspected that the US has used drones frequently to target al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters in Afghanistan and Pakistan, although Washington has never admitted nor denied it. But in alleged UVA attacks targeting the fighters,… Continue reading
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Palestinian teens killed as tensions rise
Four Palestinian youth were killed this weekend in the West Bank. Army denied live ammo despite evidence Continue reading
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Live Israeli fire suspected in Palestinian deaths
Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinian youths on Saturday during a demonstration in their village, Iraq Burin. The Israeli army then issued a statement alleging its soldiers only used rubber-coated steel bullets in the village. But doctors and human rights organisations say their evidence disproves this account. And Al Jazeera has obtained pictures with the clear… Continue reading
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Tariq Shadid – Going it alone: a Third Intifada?
It may well be that the citizens of the world, tired of hearing newscasts about Israel and the Palestinians, are not in the mood to hear it. Still, pressure in Palestine is building up quickly due to Israel’s continuing defiance of calls from around the world to halt settlement building in East Jerusalem and the… Continue reading
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HLLN: Helping Haitians to work | Heavy Rains Destroy Makeshift Camps In Haiti
Helping Haitians to Work |Editorial, New York Times, Heavy Rains Destroy Makeshift Camps In Haiti Continue reading
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38 Degrees | Harriet – Debate The Digital Economy Bill
The Digital Economy Bill has suffered from huge manipulation by lobbyists, including insertion of entire new clauses at the behest of music lobbyists the BPI, and accusations that Lords amended the Bill without declaring their interests. Continue reading
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The detection of phosphorus in the tissue of bomb victims in Gaza
One of the authors went on a fact finding mission to Gaza immediately after the termination of the Israeli invasion. One of the allegations towards the invading Israeli army was the use of phosphorus bombs. The author was able to take samples of tissue from burn victims. Attempts were made to demonstrate the presence of… Continue reading
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The Afghan ant hole By Eric Walberg
Already, there are strong indications from Marja, that the new offensive will run into trouble. The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing there two weeks ago that killed 35. Though Marja now has one coalition soldier or policeman for every eight residents, after dark the city is like “the kingdom of the Taliban”, said… Continue reading
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Lily Tomlin as Ernestine on Single Payer Health Care
Speaking for Controlled Healthcare Insurance Corp., the incomparable Ernestine tells a patient, “Life itself is a pre-existing condition. Our prescription for it: Don’t get sick!” Continue reading
The New Dark Age 