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Why Syria will not Fall: Crushing Defeat of "Free Syrian Army" By Ghaleb Kandil
The recent developments in Syria revealed a series of important signs which will have decisive repercussions over the course of the global war led by the United States to destroy this country. Unlike the information and impressions of American strategists and their European and Arab accomplices – as conveyed by hundreds of media outlets engaged… Continue reading
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The EyeOpener- The Future of the Web (and what you can do about it)
In mid-2012, in the wake of the ratification of ACTA and the proposal in the US of bills like SOPA and PIPA, in an age where the war on terror is gradually morphing into a cyberwar and database hacks, password leaks and identity thefts are reported on breathlessly, it is difficult to imagine the promise… Continue reading
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Anatoly S. Chernayev Diary, 1972
Today the National Security Archive publishes excerpts from Anatoly S. Chernyaev’s diary of 1972 for the first time in English translation with edits and postscript by the author. Continue reading
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EVENT: Venezuela 2012: How Social Progress & Democracy are Transforming a Nation
Following decades of US backed dictatorships and then failed IMF economic policies, recent years have seen much of Latin America transformed into a beacon for social progress. Progressive governments have matched economic growth with social inclusion and a widening of democratic participation. Continue reading
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Europe’s cheap imperialism: Libya’s Colonial War One Year Later By Konstantin Bogdanov
The uprising against the regime of Col. Muammar Gaddafi started in Libya one year ago, on February 15, 2011. France and Britain conducted the supporting military operation with great difficulty and much deeper involvement than they had planned, hoping initially for a quick colonial campaign. Continue reading
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Libya: DR. MOUSSA IBRAHIM, OCTOBER 1, 2011 – FULL TRANSLATION OF INTERVIEW
Interview with Dr. Moussa Ibrahim, the official spokesman for the Libyan Government on events in Sirte and elsewhere. Continue reading
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Interrogating Contemporary News: Asking the Right Questions By Natalie Fenton
The Leveson inquiry has been launched to investigate phone hacking and the culture, practices and ethics of the press; there is a Lords Select Committee on the future of investigative journalism; a joint Select Committee on privacy and injunctions; all of which will feed into a Communications Review leading up to the New Communications Act… Continue reading
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German General: NATO “Played Decisive Role” In Libyan War By General Egon Ramms
NATO has played and continues to play a decisive role in the Libyan rebels’ campaign to topple Moammar Gadhafi and his regime, says retired German General Egon Ramms. Continue reading
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NATO troops in Libya: No entry, no exit By Konstantin Bogdanov
The saga of Tripoli’s fall and the toppling of the Gaddafi regime in Libya continues. The European allies seem to be launching a new phase of their Libyan operation, one that is marked by even greater military involvement. So far, only one thing is certain: increased activity in terms of technical intelligence gathering and on… Continue reading
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The Israeli Occupation Archive 18 August 2011: J14 / Leahy Law / Beating Palestinians and more…
18 August 2011 — The Israeli Occupation Archive * Lia Tarachansky: The fight for equality in Israel’s J14 movement * Josh Ruebner: Hold Israel accountable with Leahy law * IDF officer who defended beating Palestinians to take over infantry Continue reading
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MILITARY ESCALATION: NATO chief calls for more planes to bomb Libyan targets
NATO members should supply more warplanes to bomb Libyan military targets, the alliance’s secretary general said on Thursday, increasing pressure on states to contribute more to the mission. Continue reading
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“Humanitarian” Bunker Buster Bombs: NATO cranks up air campaign in Libya by Atul Aneja
Since Tuesday morning, Tripoli was subjected to relentless bombardment which appeared to pause only at dawn on Wednesday. The attacks, with heavy ‘bunker buster’ bombs that can easily rip through concrete structures or destroy underground complexes, smashed large parts of Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi’s Al Aziziya compound. Continue reading
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Venezuela's Choice By Michael Albert
Venezuelan election commentary is still in flux – reactions are still trickling in. Still, so far available analyses are mostly failing to address the election’s most important implications. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 