February 2011
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Azmi Bishara on Libya
Dr. Azmi Bishara said that the violence unleashed in Libya against the Libyan people is beyond belief — indicative of desperation on the part of the political order — or rather ‘disorder’ — in Libya, attempting to put a quick end to the uprising before escalation, as the situation is a matter of life and… Continue reading
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‘Bilderberg Hand’: Deadly chaos in Libya, Bahrain as Wave of Rage spreads
Regional expert Adrian Salbuchi says that global dominance groups are behind the wave of revolts. Continue reading
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Libya: How Gaddafi became a Western-backed dictator By Peter Boyle
On February 22, Muammar Gaddafi was boasting on state TV that the Libyan people were with him and that he was the Libyan revolution, even while his dwindling army of special guards and hired mercenaries attempted to drown a popular revolution in blood. Continue reading
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What Is the National Front for the Salvation of Libya? by Yoshie Furuhashi
So, the imperialists’ Plan A was to see if Gaddafi could quell the uprising, as he had managed to put down many previous challenges to his rule. Now that Plan A is up in smokes, though, it’s time for them to shift to Plan B: try to find collaborators and to begin a new beautiful… Continue reading
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Libya: The Rest of the Story By Tony Cartalucci
Unbelievable revelations have been discovered regarding the unrest in Libya. The leader of Libya’s opposition group organizing the protests both inside and outside of Libya, is currently in Washington D.C. as he and his organization direct the upheaval and bedlam consuming the North African nation. Continue reading
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Libya – Dreams of Intervention By Susil Gupta
Libya promises to make explicit the powerlessness of the West. As Laurence Pope, ex-political advisor to the US “Central Command” and ex-ambassador to Tripoli recently told Le Monde today (24 February), “Washington finds itself in a situation where there are only bad options and others that are worse.” Continue reading
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Fear stalks Tripoli, celebrations in Libya’s east By Alexander Dziadosz
Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them on Wednesday as he clung to power. Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Assange Arrives for Extradition Hearing in London New York Times By RAVI SOMAIYA LONDON — Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, arrived at a London court on Thursday to find out if he is to be extradited to Sweden to face accusations of sexual abuse. The founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, Continue reading
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Yemen Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Yemeni President Urges Security Forces to Protect Demonstrators Voice of America Photo: AP Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has urged his security forces to protect the demonstrators who are calling for him to resign. Yemen’s state-run Saba news agency published a statement saying Saleh ordered the security forces to prevent Continue reading
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Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Zimbabwe activists face treason charges for discussing Middle East upheaval Los Angeles Times Police arrest 45 people at a meeting in Harare analyzing the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia and comparing it with the situation in Zimbabwe. They are charged with treason, which could result in the death penalty. Police Continue reading
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Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Upheaval Jolts Israel and Raises New Worry New York Times A Palestinian near the border with Egypt last month at Rafah, in Gaza. New governments in the Arab world may increase support for the Palestinian cause. By STEVEN ERLANGER CASABLANCA, Morocco — The old certainties of the Middle East have Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 16 miles away, Saudi Arabia’s watchful eye looms over Bahrain unrest Washington Post Anti-government demonstrators throw a prisoner pardoned by the king into the air in Pearl Square in Manama, the Bahraini capital. (James Lawler Duggan) By Michael Birnbaum MANAMA, BAHRAIN – On Wednesday morning, King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info North Africa Libya’s Leader Blames al-Qaida for Protests Voice of America Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has blamed Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida terrorists for the anti-government protests in his country. In a Thursday speech relayed to state television by telephone, he said al-Qaida forces had given “hallucinogenic” drugs to … Continue reading
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Bradley Manning Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Bradley Manning Advocacy Fund Launches Today Sacramento Bee By Bradley Manning Advocacy Fund WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Bradley Manning Advocacy Fund is launching a campaign today in support of the United States Army private accused of disclosing classified materials. … www.sacbee.com/2011/02/22/3421679/bradley-manning-advocacy-fund.html Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 23 February, 2011: Justice Drops Defense of Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz
23 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House Khadafi On the Outs “Khadafi had clearly reached an accommodation with the United States and the rich men of Europe.” By Glen Ford The worst possible consequence of the Libyan crisis would be for the United States to find some way to intervene, in any way whatsoever. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27552.htm Continue reading
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Fear stalks Tripoli, celebrations in Libya’s east By Alexander Dziadosz
Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them on Wednesday as he clung to power. Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 22-23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 20:33:13 — creative-i.info 23 February, 2011 Roundup of Some Reports on Events Relating to Libya From Other Agencies Estimated “300 to 1000” Deaths in Libya Violence France Urges European Sanctions Against Libya Loyalists take over Tripoli as east holds on The Gaddafi Problem: Arrogance, Pride, Media Qaddafi Moved Libya Forward in Unbelievable Ways Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Oil surges 4% on growing Libya turmoil CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — US oil prices spiked 4% Wednesday, as reports of Libyan oil production shutdowns swirled. Italian oil giant Eni said Wednesday that it had partially shut down its 150000-barrel-per-day production in the North African country. … http://money.cnn.com/2011/02/23/markets/oil/ Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report 23 February, 2011: Obama & Rahm Emanuel, Daley's Gifts to Chicago and the Nation, The Struggle in Wisconsin
23 February, 2011 — BAR News, analysis and commentary from the black left Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama & Neo-Liberalism are the Daleys’ Gifts to Chicago and the Nation. Thanks. by BAR managing editor Bruce A. Dixon Chicago’s Daley regime was a half century orgy of arrogance, racism and plunder. Thanks to President Obama, it not Continue reading
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Egypt Independent Media Newslinks 22-23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 23 February, 2011 Khadafi On the Outs Fruits of Revolt Won’t be Felt Until Power Out of Army’s Hands By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya The Popular Uprising in Egypt: The Military Machine Remains Intact, The Political Status Quo Prevails By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya Egypt: Placebos, Protests & Precious Metal Ousting more Continue reading
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