May 7, 2011
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Democratic Syria could destabilize region – political analyst — RT
‘One of the big causes of discontent in Syria is precisely the transfer of the state assets into private hands – private hands of people associated with the government. That’s what we see happen across the whole of the former communist world and Syria, in this sense, is a bit like a former communist country,’ Continue reading
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The Assassination of Osama Bin Laden By Fidel Castro
Having assassinated him and plunging his corpse into the bottom of the sea are an expression of fear and insecurity which turn him into a far more dangerous person. Continue reading
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The liberation machine has turned against Syria – war correspondent — RT
‘The lid is about to blow off in Syria, it is very hard for [Assad] to release the pressure without creating an explosion. And Syria is also under attack from the outside. So it is going to be a close run thing.’ Continue reading
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Family Values and One Last Act of Magic By Dan Hind
Osama bin Laden had once been a central figure in America’s political narrative. By the beginning of the year he was in danger of disappearing altogether from the public mind. His death has given new salience to the notion of a War on Terror just as it has invigorated the Obama presidency. Continue reading
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The Palestinian State and Neo-Liberal Capitalism
Shir Hever: The declaration of a Palestinian state in September will face impossible borders and a neo-liberal capitalism economy Continue reading
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Updates on Libyan war: May 7: 38-Day NATO Air War: 5,510 Sorties, 2,204 Strike Sorties
7 May 2011 — Stop NATO 38-Day NATO Air War: 5,510 Sorties, 2,204 Strike Sorties Italy To Provide Weapons To Libyan Rebels Within Days Britain And France Demand Gaddafi’s Ouster Obama Thanks Kuwaiti Emir For Libyan, Military Support African Union Presidents, Why Sit Silent On War Against Libya? Continue reading
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The file on Osama bin Laden’s assassination
7 May 2011 A roundup of stories relevant to the assassination of Osama bin Laden America again needs Osama Osama bin Laden conscientiously accomplished the task set and, once September 11th 2001 was over, earned peace and quiet that he was promised by his US bosses. But 10 years went by, and the masters of Continue reading
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Nailing Bin Laden: Was it a military or a media operation? Why now? By Danny Schechter
7 May 2011 — media channel The tip on bin Laden’s whereabouts came in back in 2010. You have to assume the house was under surveillance. If they thought they “bagged him” they would be watching closely and choosing the right time to deep six the target (I actually wrote this lead paragraph sentence before Continue reading
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Osama bin Laden killing witness account
A local resident of Abbottabad has revealed that a helicopter was hovering low over the city before the operation in which Osama Bin Laden was killed. Continue reading
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The Sheikh who shook two Superpowers By Satya Sagar
Long after he is gone, in the mythology of the Western world, Osama Bin Laden will always remain the fanatical architect of 9/11, the evil man who brought down the World Trade Center, a long standing symbol of US power. On the Arab and other streets of the Third World he will pass into fable… Continue reading
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New at Strategic Culture Foundation 30 April – 5 May 2011
7 May 2011 — Strategic Cutlture Foundation America again needs Osama 06.05.2011 | 00:00 | Leonid IVASHOV Osama bin Laden conscientiously accomplished the task set and, once September 11th 2001 was over, earned peace and quiet that he was promised by his US bosses. But 10 years went by, and the masters of America decided Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 6 May, 2011: New Israeli Discriminatory Laws
6 May, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Local Leader, Mahmoud Zwahre, Arrested At Weekly Protest Against The Wall At Al Masara IMEMC – Friday May 06, 2011 – 16:30, The weekly protest against the wall in Al Masara was today disrupted by the Israeli military. Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 7 May 2011: Obama Murdered bin Laden for a Fistful of Votes
7 May 2011 — Information Clearing House Obama Murdered bin Laden for a Fistful of Votes By Haim Baram Obama is allowing American conservatives and their allies everywhere (including “our” prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu ) to preach in favor of official terror as the only way to stop liberation movements the world over. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28034.htm Continue reading
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On Syria, Democracy, and Imperialism By Prabir Purkayastha
The people want a say in the way their countries are being run and they want it now. The problem is that this allows various forces to play — an initial Libyan democratic upsurge can rapidly transform to an armed rebellion and later to a Western military intervention, ostensibly to protect the civilian population, but… Continue reading
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Chossudovsky: “Humanitarian” Wars Against Libya and Syria
The UN failed to pass a statement condemning violence in Syria. Some nations blocked the move, expressing concern the country could face a Libyan-style scenario. Continue reading
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NATO wants Libya to become another Somalia By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
NATO forces have carried out over 2,000 air strikes on Libya and keep insisting they are all intended to protect civilians. But in fact they want this conflict to last, and there is no rush to end the war says analyst Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya. Continue reading
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