Bahrain
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Bahrain Newslinks for 15 June 2011: Bahrain to sue Independent newspaper over articles
15 June 2011 — williambowles.info Ex-editors of opposition Bahraini newspaper to go on trial CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — The trial of three Bahraini opposition journalists accused of fabricating news to disrupt peace during the civil unrest in the Gulf state adjourned after a few minutes Wednesday. Civilian High Court judges Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 13 June, 2011: The Financial Road to Serfdom
13 June, 2011 — Information Clearing House Libyan Resource Nationalism Why the NATO Powers are Trying to Assassinate Moammar Gaddafi By Brian Becker Wikileaks-released State Department cables from November 2007 and afterwards show the real reason for the mounting U.S. hostility to the Libyan government prior to the current civil war. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28323.htm Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 12 June, 2011: Hidden Agenda in Syria
12 June, 2011 — Information Clearing House Gold, Oil, Africa and Why the West Wants Gadhafi Dead By Brian E. Muhammad Muammar Gadhafi’s decision to pursue gold standard and reject dollars for oil payments may have sealed his fate. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28308.htm Continue reading
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Bahrain Newslinks 12 June 2011: US defense sales to Bahrain rose before crackdown
12 June 2011 — williambowles.info Bahrain opposition holds rally calling for more political rights Sacramento Bee CAIRO, Egypt — Bahrain’s opposition on Saturday held on to its demand for an elected government that represents the will of the people, as the government announced details of a national dialogue scheduled for next month. … http://www.sacbee.com/2011/06/11/3693793/bahrain-opposition-holds-rally.html 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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Information Clearing House Newsletter 8 June, 2011: Gaddafi's daughter files “war crimes” lawsuit related to NATO air strike that killed relatives
8 June, 2011 — Information Clearing House “Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.” – African Proverb Libya: A Deafening Silence By Jody McIntyre We have been sold on a false premise, and, as Noam Chomsky would say, have allowed the manufacture of our consent. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article28282.htm Continue reading
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Events in Syria -taking sides against imperialist intervention by International Action Center
The progressive political movement must avoid being just an echo and a justification of Pentagon war policy, especially whenever any developing country is in the cross hairs of a U.S. attack. Continue reading
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After the spring By Sama Ramadami
Sami Ramadani considers the response to the popular uprisings from the region’s dictators and other reactionary forces, as well as the role of imperialism Continue reading
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Bahrain Newslinks 8 June 2011
8 June 2011 — williambowles.info US presses crown prince to ease Bahrain crackdown Los Angeles Times Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bahrain’s crown prince, Salman bin Hamad Khalifa, speak with reporters at the State Department. (Jim Watson / AFP/Getty Images / June 7, 2011) By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times President Obama pressed Continue reading
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Bahrain Newslinks 6 June 2011
6 June 2011 — williambowles.info Bahraini medics were called on to treat dozens of wounded protesters in the … CNN Bahrain, where the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet anchors, is a small, predominantly Shiite country governed by a Sunni royal family. Since the beginning of the turmoil in Bahrain, about 30 people have been killed, Continue reading
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Bahrain Newslinks 5 June 2011: Continuing Bahraini State Terror
5 June 2011 — williambowles.info Bahrain decision a costly mistake for F1: Mosley Times of India LONDON: Former motor racing chief Max Mosley added his voice on Sunday to those opposed to Formula One racing in Bahrain this season, warning that the sport would pay a heavy price for the decision. The sport’s governing body, Continue reading
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PressTV – ‘US dropped cluster bombs on Misratah’
A Human rights investigation in Libya has found that it was the US and its Western allies who cluster bombed the troubled city of Misratah back in April. Continue reading
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Video: Israel and US Strategic Interests
Lawrence Wilkerson: Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are far more important than Israel to US strategic interests from view of US military Continue reading
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Nabeel Rajab: Bahrain situation beyond explanation + Protesters sentenced to death
An emergency appeals court in Bahrain has upheld the death sentences of two men accused of running over two police officers during anti-government protests Continue reading
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Egypt's Christians Blame Army after Sectarian Violence By Simon Hanna
Coptic anger turns on the army after bloody sectarian violence gripped Cairo. The clashes between Muslims and Christians in Imbaba left at least 12 dead. Two churches were torched. It’s the latest in a string of sectarian incidents since Egypt’s revolution, which left the army in interim charge of the country. Continue reading
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Bahrain mostly mainstream newslinks 5 May 2011: Bahrain renews emergency law as repression persists
5 May 2011 — williambowles.info BAHRAIN: Medical staff face prosecution, alleged torture after aiding anti … Los Angeles Times Nearly 50 doctors, nurses and other medical staff have been detained in Bahrain in connection with treating anti-government protesters, human-rights officials said Wednesday. Those detained included 24 doctors and 23 nurses and paramedics, according to … Continue reading
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Stop NATO News: May 2, 2011
2 May 2011 — Stop NATO Updates on Libyan war: May 2, 2011 140,000 NATO Troops To Stay In Afghanistan Despite Bin Laden’s Death Azerbaijan: NATO Holds Cyber And National Security Conference Bahrain Builds Gulf Cooperation Council Military Base Against Iran United Arab Emirates Spearheads Gulf Cooperation Council Military Satellite System Parade Of Nations: NATO Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 8 April, 2011: General: US may consider sending troops into Libya
8 April, 2011 — Information Clearing House We Are Not Being Told The Truth About Libya By Johann Hari “In Pakistan, when we hear Obama’s rhetoric on Libya, we can only laugh. If he was worried about the pointless massacre of innocent civilians, there would an easy first step for him — stop doing it Continue reading
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Bahrain mostly Mainstream Newslinks 6 April 2011
6 April 2011 — creative-i.info Dangerous change rattles Bahrain Asia Times Online By Derek Henry Flood MANAMA – Arriving at Bahrain’s small, formerly passive, international airport, two undesirable types of travelers are being singled out: those appearing to be journalists and those believed to be of Lebanese origin, irrespective of … www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/MD07Ak01.html Continue reading
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The US-Saudi Libya deal By Pepe Escobar
You invade Bahrain. We take out Muammar Gaddafi in Libya. This, in short, is the essence of a deal struck between the Barack Obama administration and the House of Saud. Continue reading
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