June 2011
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Video: Bilderberg: world’s fate sealed behind closed doors — RT
The Bilderberg Group, an invitation-only meeting of the world’s most powerful people, is taking place in Switzerland. Just what the political insiders, media moguls and industry magnates will actually discuss, remains top secret. Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks 10 June 2011
10 June 2011 — williambowles.info Rowan Joffe Is Writing the Wikileaks Movie for HBO and BBC New York Magazine Remember Wikileaks? Rowan Joffe, who wrote both The American and 28 Weeks Later has signed on to write a new Wikileaks movie for HBO and BBC. The film will reportedly focus on creation myth of Wikileaks… Continue reading
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War as a “Humanitarian Endeavor”: NATO’s Libya ‘hope’ strategy is bombing By Gen. Lewis MacKenzie
In a bizarre development, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has said it will extend the campaign for 90 days, surely a first in the history of war when one side ‘extends the contract’ for a set period. Continue reading
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LIBYA – Behind the Phony ICC ‘Rape’ Charges: ARE NATO FORCES PREPARING A GROUND ATTACK? By Sara Flounders
Without presenting a shred of reliable evidence, NATO and International Criminal Court conspirators are charging the Libyan government with conspiracy to rape — not only rape as the ‘collateral damage’ of war, but rape as a political weapon. Continue reading
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Predatory Capitalism and War for Oil
Larry Wilkerson: The first Gulf War made me begin to understand that our military strategy was all about oil Continue reading
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NO2ID Supporters’ Newsletter (Second series) No.1
During all the controversy about government NHS reforms (which in general NO2ID can have no view on), one question has gone almost unnoticed. What is happening to personal medical information? Continue reading
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Announcing Frontline Club Exclusive: Julian Assange in conversation with Slavoj Zizek
We are excited to announce that on Saturday 2 July at The Troxy in East London we will be bringing together the editor-in-chief of whistleblower website WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, and renowned Slovenian philosopher, Slavoj Zizek, to discuss the impact of WikiLeaks on the world and what it means for the future. Continue reading
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The Elite, the ‘Great Game’ and World War III By Prof. Mujahid Kamran
The control of the US, and of global politics, by the wealthiest families of the planet is exercised in a powerful, profound and clandestine manner. This control began in Europe and has a continuity that can be traced back to the time when the bankers discovered it was more profitable to give loans to governments… Continue reading
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Libyan war updates/Stop NATO news: June 10, 2011: NATO Official: Gaddafi “Legitimate Target”
10 June 2011 — Stop NATO $2 Million A Day: Pentagon’s Billion Dollar Libyan War USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group In Mediterranean Cairo: Top U.S. Military Commander Supports Egyptian Junta, Libyan War NATO Official: Gaddafi “Legitimate Target” U.S. Military Chief Applauds Germany’s Role In Global NATO NATO Missile System To Neutralize Russia’s Strategic… Continue reading
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US oil deal reveals real reasons behind Libya campaign By Vladimir Gladkov
The first shipment of Libyan oil arrived to the US on June 8th, following a deal signed by the US and the Transitional National Council, the self-proclaimed legitimate government of Libya. The sale finally reveals the true reasons behind the NATO campaign, previously described as an attempt to provide security for Libyan civilians. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 9 June, 2011: Uncivilized Relations: Israel Confronts its Neighbours
9 June, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Israel Raids West Bank Towns Overnight IMEMC – Thursday June 09, 2011 – 17:14, Maan news agency is reporting that five Palestinian men, including minors, were abducted over night during raids on West Bank towns and villages by the Israeli military. Continue reading
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Wiki wha? By William Bowles
Every day I receive hundreds of stories and of course I can’t read but a small fraction of them but still I get a sense of the story from the title and the description as to whether it warrants further investigation. One thing is apparent from the process of scanning so many stories is that… Continue reading
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The Israeli Occupation Archive 10 June 2011: Palestine-UN | East Jerusalem | Jordan Valley
10 June 2011 — The Israeli Occupation Archive Secret cables show Israel’s battle plan over Palestinian UN bid East Jerusalem: Sharing our house with settlers Francis A. Boyle: Could Obama veto Palestine’s application to the United Nations? B’Tselem Jordan Valley report: Dispossession and Exploitation Palestinians in America: an intelligent socialist’s guide to Tony Kushner, with… Continue reading
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ELECTRONIC INTIFADA 9 June 2011: Rafah closed | Antony Loewenstein interviewed | Jordan Valley | Gaza-Jerusalem diary
9 June 2011 — Electronic Intifada RECENT BLOG POSTS ON THE ELECTRONIC INTIFADA: Update/analysis: Cameron changes “no comment” stance on JNF departure Ali Abunimah: Busting the myth of the West Bank “economic boom” Ali Abunimah: Saeb Erekat denies Washington Post claim Palestinians dropped settlement freeze demand Video: Democracy Now! reports from the Rafah crossing in… Continue reading
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WikiLeaks Reveals US Wanted to Keep Russia out of Libyan Oil
Kevin Hall of McClatchy Newspapers reports that on April 20 the big Italian oil company Eni put off its deal with Gazprom, the big Russian oil company, connected to its president, Vladimir Putin, put off a deal that would have given Gazprom a big stake in Libyan oil. That’s been an objective of US foreign… Continue reading
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KILL BILL 2011: THE ONGOING SABOTAGE OF FINANCIAL REFORM By Danny Schechter
Some years back Thomas Franck nailed it in his book, “The Wrecking Crew.” It was subtitled “How Conservatives Rule” and showed how narrow self-interest and well practiced cynicism in the service of partisan warfare has crippled our political system resulting in a deep paralysis despite the threat of a collapse. Continue reading
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Bahrain Newslinks 9 June 2011
9 June 2011 — williambowles.info Bahrain official blasts Ecclestone “hypocrisy” pitpass.com A number of prominent people in Bahrain have criticised Bernie Ecclestone’s u-turn on the country’s 2011 Grand Prix, describing the latest decision as “shameful”. Although the announcement that Bahrain will not now host a race this year has yet to be …www.pitpass.com/43852-Bahrain-official-blasts-Ecclestone-hypocrisy Continue reading
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NATO Newslinks 9 June 2011: NATO rejects Russia’s missile defence proposals
9 June 2011 — williambowles.info As NATO Bombs Tripoli, World Powers Chart Libya Without Gadhafi Voice of America Photo: AP NATO has launched more airstrikes near the residence of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi as global powers gathered to discuss a Libya without him. Loud explosions rocked the Libyan capital Tripoli late Wednesday, with the first… Continue reading
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Libyan war updates/Stop NATO news: June 9, 2011
9 June 2011 — Stop NATO NATO Defense Chiefs Endorse Extension Of Libyan War To End Of September Pentagon Chief Pressures More NATO Allies For Libyan War Support 83-Day Air War: 10,290 NATO Sorties, Almost 4,000 Combat Flights Namibia: Call For Marches, Other Actions Against NATO’s Atrocities In Libya NATO Escalates Bombardment Of Tripoli Obama’s… Continue reading
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Wikileaks Newslinks 9 June 2011
9 June 2011 — williambowles.info US had asked Zardari not to humiliate Musharraf: WikiLeaks Hindustan Times PTI The US had asked Pakistani leadership not to humiliate Pervez Musharraf after he stepped down as the country’s President on the promise of indemnity against prosecution, according to WikiLeaks cables. “Don’t humiliate Musharraf. … www.hindustantimes.com/US-had-asked-Zardari-not-to-humiliate-Musharraf-WikiLeaks/Article1-707328.aspx Continue reading
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