February 2011
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 17 February, 2011
17 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 4 Dead in Bahrain Crackdown Voice of America Riot police stormed the main square in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, early Thursday, driving out thousands of demonstrators who had set up camp demanding sweeping political change for the island kingdom. Witnesses say at least four people were killed. … www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Riot-Police-Attack-Bahrain-Protesters-116368869.html Continue reading
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Tunisia mostly mainstream Newslinks for 17 February, 2011
17 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Tunisia. Egypt. Bahrain? New York Times Husain (I’m omitting some last names to protect those involved) said that Tunisia and Egypt awakened a sense of possibility inside him — and that his resolve only grew when Bahrain’s riot police first attacked completely peaceful protesters. … feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c7ee2028165bd0f0f1060d856090d583 Continue reading
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Bahrain: The Third Day of Wrath by Al Jazeera and Euronews
16 February, 2011 — MRZine “They renamed it [Manama’s central square] Tahrir Square after the one in Cairo. They’ve started setting up tents, and vans are bringing supplies of food and water.” — Ahmed Hazim The Euronews video at the top and the Al Jazeera videos below it were released on 16 February 2011. Cf. Continue reading
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Egypt Independent Media Newslinks 16-17 February, 2011
A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media Continue reading
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Egypt Independent Media Newslinks 16-17 February, 2011
A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report 16 February, 2011: Obama As Pharoah / Blacks and Egyptians / GW, Godfather of Slavery
16 February, 2011 — BAR News, analysis and commentary from the black left The New Black Politics: All We Want Is A Black Royal Family, Not Jobs, Peace, or Justice by BAR Managing Editor Bruce A. Dixon With record black unemployment, unjust wars and torture continuing, it’s time to ask, Can we let a black Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 16 February, 2011: Israel troops may ‘have to re-enter’ Lebanon
16 February, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Army Breaks Into Home Of Jerusalem Palestinian MP IMEMC – Wednesday February 16, 2011 – 19:35, Undercover forces of the Israeli army broke on Wednesday into the home of Jerusalem Legislator, Ahmad Attoun, and detained his brother, Jihad, and his cousin., Attoun, as well Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 16 February, 2011: Bradley Manning – The Forgotten Man
16 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House Mullen: US Depends on Military Ties with Israel By AP The top U.S. military officer says the relationship between the American and Israeli militaries is especially relevant while Mideast nations are steeped in unrest. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27486.htm Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 15-16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 16 February, 2011 “Egypt’s Military Junta to Deploy More Troops to Sinai” The doves return to Al-Arakib Hungry Gazans Feed Egyptian Troops Winds of change in the Middle East African Americans and Egyptians: A Comparison Influencing each Continue reading
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Egypt Newslinks from the Independent Media 15-16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info A selection of news, analysis and opinion on Egypt from the independent media 16 February, 2011 “Egypt’s Military Junta to Deploy More Troops to Sinai” The doves return to Al-Arakib Hungry Gazans Feed Egyptian Troops Winds of change in the Middle East African Americans and Egyptians: A Comparison Influencing each Continue reading
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Wikileaks Mostly Mainstrean Newslinks for 16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info WikiLeaks, free speech and Twitter come together in Va. court case Washington Post By Dana Hedgpeth An odd confluence of important issues came together in a federal courtroom in Alexandria on Tuesday: the criminal investigation of WikiLeaks, free speech and social networking. It all stemmed from the government’s attempts to Continue reading
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Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Tunisian migrants head for Europe’s shores ABC Online It’s also struggling to deal with a surge of migrants from Tunisia. Up to 5000 Tunisians arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa in last week. Many of them say that despite the Tunisian uprising and the ousting of the president, Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Police off streets during march for 2nd slain protester in Bahrain CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Bahraini protesters in Pearl Square, Manama, hold signs, February 16, 2011. One reads: “We will not forget you oh martyrs.” (CNN) — Thousands of people gathered Wednesday for the peaceful funeral procession Continue reading
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Bradley Manning Being Touted A Patriot: Still In Solitary Confinement Daily News Pulse While WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange has been cast as a heroic champion of free speech, his ongoing expose of US foreign policy would not have been possible without the work of Private Bradley Manning. It was Manning Continue reading
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Yemen Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 16 February, 2011
16 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Yemen protests enter sixth day Aljazeera.net Protests in Yemen are spiralling out of control as they enter their sixth consecutive day, with pro-democracy protesters and government loyalists clashing in Sanaa, the capital. Despite thousands of police being deployed across the city, … english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/201121611012256401.html Continue reading
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Bahrain Is New Center for Arab Anger
Thousands of protesters have taken over a main square in Bahrain’s capital. They’ve brought in tents and raised banners in an attempt to copy Egypt’s uprising and force high-level changes. Clashes have left at least two people dead. Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 15 February, 2011: Liar Tells The Truth? – Defector Admits To WMD Lies
15 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House In Case You Missed It “OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM” WARNING These Pages Depict The Horror And Reality Of War www.informationclearinghouse.info/article2604.htm Continue reading
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US concern for Mideast public not genuine – Egypt specialist — RT
The US is defending its own interests in the region and that is impossible without pretending to support the democratic process prevailing in the region, says Middle East expert Barah Mikhail from Islamabad. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 15 February, 2011: Mass protests spread in Middle East as Washington reassures Israel, Arab dictators
15 February, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Palestinian Youth Injured By Settlers Fire Near Nablus IMEMC – Tuesday February 15, 2011 – 20:59, Palestinian medical sources reported, on Tuesday evening, that a Palestinian youth was shot and wounded by settlers fire near Jaloud village, south of Nablus, in the northern part Continue reading
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Bahrain, 14 February 2011?
“Clerics have been ordered to preach against chaos” Continue reading
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