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| 12/31/2003 (1) Iraqis Die from Bombs Targeting Americans Robert Fisk 12/30/2003 (1) UN Says No to USA on Libyan Inspections, UN Can Do the Job Better Without US Sam Hamod and George Jahn 12/29/2003 (1) British Scientists Claim "Mad Cow Disease" Comes From Powerful Insecticides Fintan Dunne and Kathy McMahon 12/29/2003 (1) The "Capture" of Saddam Hussein: Real or Pseudo Event Sam Hamod and Michel Chossudovsky 12/29/2003 (1) Ahmed Maher's Lucky Day in Jerusalem Rannie Amiri 12/29/2003 (1) British Minister Questions Why US Air Defense Stood Down on 9/11 Robert Cohen 12/22/2003 (1) More Unanswered Questions About Bush's "War on Terrorism" and Other Lies Of Our Time Sam Hamod 12/21/2003 (1) Even With Capture of Saddam, Nothing Has Changed in Iraq James O. Goldsborough 12/21/2003 (1) Did Saddam Betray the Arabs, or Did the Arabs Betray Iraq? Rannie Amiri 12/18/2003 (1) When Thinking About Iraq: Questions We Must Ask Ourselves Sam Hamod 12/13/2003 (1) Happy Holidays to You All. As of December 26, we shall be publishing on Fridays (unless there is an urgent matter at hand) your editor 11/24/2003 (1) Headlines Israel Hopes You Missed Rannie Amiri 11/18/2003 (1) US and Powell Fail to Persuade EU on Iran Constant Brand 11/17/2003 (1) From a Jew: American Jews, Israel Needs Your Criticism Uri Dromi 11/14/2003 (1) Environmentalists Sound Alarm Over Man-Made Virus Charles Arthur, Technology Editor and Sam Hamod, Editor, T.A.N. 11/13/2003 (1) Charting A New Course in Iraq James O. Goldsborough 11/13/2003 (1) American Hypocisy on Democracy Jarppm Siddiqui 11/13/2003 (1) CIA Leaks Bleak Analysis of Iraq Situation For US Jonathan S. Landay and Sam Hamod 11/12/2003 (1) Iraq's Skeptical View of America's Invasion Walter Pincus 11/12/2003 (1) Bush's Priority in Iraq is not Democracy Ivo Daalder and James Lindsay 11/12/2003 (1) Spreading American Imperialism: The Syria Accountability Act Sam Hamod 11/11/2003 (1) Iraq's Bermuda Triangle Rannie Amiri 11/10/2003 (1) US General Threatens Iraqis Slobodan Lekic in Baghdad 11/10/2003 (1) NBC Comes Under Fire in Baghdad, Twice Howard Kurtz 11/10/2003 (1) CIA Operative: Iraq Insurgents Take Page From Sun Tzu Milt Bearden 11/05/2003 (1) Amneh Mounah, Political Prisoner in 7th Day of Hunger Strike in Israel Sam Hamod and United Nations Report 11/05/2003 (1) Syria Urges US to Pull Troops Out of Iraq Hussein Dakroub 11/04/2003 (1) Letter to NY Times, Responding to Article by David Brooks Sam Hamod 11/03/2003 (1) Summing Up: Disaster Militarily, Financially and Politically for U.S. Sam Hamod 11/03/2003 (1) Israel and India: A New, Unholy Alliance Ranni Amiri 11/03/2003 (1) The Real Motive Behind Israel's Decision to Expel Yasser Arafat Ranni Amiri 11/02/2003 (1) Russia: Putting Its House in Order Sam Hamod 11/01/2003 (1) Complete Speech of Dr. Mahatir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E. Dr. Mahatir Mohamad 10/23/2003 (1) The EU and IAEA Deflect An American Attack on Iran Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 10/17/2003 (1) The False Rhetoric of Gen. William Boykin's Religious War Sam Hamod 10/16/2003 (1) Did the Palestinians Really Attack the U.S. Convoy in Gaza? Sam Hamod 10/15/2003 (1) Did the Palestinians Really Attack the U.S. Convoy in Gaza? Sam Hamod 10/12/2003 (1) Sharon and Bush Attack Syria--It's Their Mistake Sam Hamod 09/17/2003 (1) WE ARE ON VACATION UNTIL OCTOBER 5. 2003 EDITOR 09/02/2003 (1) The Roadmap to Jewish Sanity Marvin X and Avraham Burg 08/29/2003 (1) The Killing of Ayatollah Hakim: Now It Will All Explode Sam Hamod 08/29/2003 (1) Wondering and Wandering in Baghdad Marvin X 08/27/2003 (1) Palestine: What's Really Going On Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 08/25/2003 (1) The Foot Soldiers in Iraq are Rebelling: Getting In Was Easy, Get Out a Nightmare Peter Preston 08/25/2003 (1) Boutros Ghali Blasts Compliant United Nations: UN in Crisis Kirsty Scott 08/25/2003 (1) Bush's Continuing War on Islam Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 08/24/2003 (1) 854 Israeli Violations of Truce in July Maha Abdul Hadi 08/23/2003 (1) Blair's Ministers Tried to Gag David Kelly: Hutton Inquiry Raymond Whitaker, Jo Dillon & Kim Sengupta 08/23/2003 (1) Bush Revises Again, "Combat Operations Not Yet Over In Iraq" Dana Milbank and Bradley Graham 08/23/2003 (1) Is History Repeating Itself: The Bombing In Iraq Has the Earmarks of Israel www.whatreallyhappened.com/lavon.html 08/22/2003 (1) "Calm" in U.S. Media, When Only Palestinians Get Killed, Not When Israelis Die FAIR 08/21/2003 (1) French Heatwave Deaths Rise Over 10,000 John Lichfield in Paris 08/21/2003 (1) Scientist Kelly Said, "I'll Be Found Dead in the Woods" Kim Sengupta & Nigel Morris 08/21/2003 (1) Israel Destroys Cease-Fire by Killing Peace-Oriented Hamas Leader Chris McGreal in Gaza City, Palestine 08/21/2003 (1) Bombing the UN Out of Baghdad: I Know Who Really Did It Sam Hamod 08/21/2003 (1) Welcome to Mexi-Cali Marvin X 08/20/2003 (1) UN Peacemaker Killed in Baghdad: But Not By Iraqis Sam Hamod 08/18/2003 (1) Israel's 'WMDs Naom Chomsky- 08/17/2003 (1) Iraq Hit By Fresh Attack on Oil Pipeline and Water Main: American soldiers kill Reuters cameraman "by mistake??" as they kill Iraqi prisoners Jamie Wilson in Baghdad 08/17/2003 (1) Intelligence Officer in UK Upset With Straw's Iraq Claims Paul Waugh 08/17/2003 (1) Sabotage Threatens Iraq's Occupiers and Iraq's Economic Recovery Justin Huggler in Baghdad 08/17/2003 (1) SEMITIC SEMANTICS: Semitic is a Language Group,Not a Racial or Ethnic Group Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 08/17/2003 (1) Time For Straight Talk From the White House: The Credibility Crisis of America Col. Daniel Smith, Retired, U.S. Army 08/17/2003 (1) Whistleblower: US Tried to Plant WMDs in Iraq but Failed Daily Times Monitor 08/16/2003 (1) UN Blasts New Israeli Marriage Law Staff 08/16/2003 (1) What Future For Palestine/Israel & Jerusalem Alan Philips in Jerusalem 08/14/2003 (1) EU Cow Makes More Than Average African Peter Mwaura; Nairobi, Kenya 08/13/2003 (1) Bush, Hitler, Mussolini, Limbaugh and Reagan All Suffer Same Serious Mental Problems: US Scientific Study Finds Julian Borger in D.C. 08/12/2003 (1) Thanks For the MRE's: Our Troops in Iraq Being Cheated By Privatization PAUL KRUGMAN 08/12/2003 (1) Brit Scientists Attack Atkins Diet As "Fat-Headed Nonsense" Maxine Frith 08/12/2003 (1) BLOOD ON THE HANDS OF BUSH AND BLAIR Sam Hamod 08/11/2003 (1) US Troops Trigger-Happy, Afraid: Kill Iraqi Police 08/11/2003 (1) Gov. Council in Iraq Warns US/UK About Brutal Treatment: Hatred Will Grow Agence France-Presse 08/11/2003 (1) With Eyes Wide Shut: Climate Change Threatens Humanity George Monbiot 08/11/2003 (1) Blair's Dossier Defense Worse Off Than Ever: Blair on the Ropes Richard Norton-Taylor, Vikram Dodd & Nicholas Watt 08/11/2003 (1) Taylor Leaves Liberia Under US Pressure rory Carroll in Monrovia, Liberia 08/11/2003 (1) Blood on the Hands of Bush and Blair Sam Hamod and Justin Huggler 08/11/2003 (1) England Wants Guantanamo Prisoners Returned to UK Robert Verkaik, legal affairs correspondent 08/11/2003 (1) Orwellian Bush-speak: Bush Shifts Ground and Rhetorical Justification for Invasion of Iraq William Rivers Pitt and Dana Milbank & Mike Allen 08/11/2003 (1) Big Business Double Standard: India and America, Jobs and Pharmaceuticals Robert Kuttner 08/11/2003 (1) Time to Change the Diskette in Israel/Palestine Computer Akiva Eldar 08/11/2003 (1) U.S. Unjustly Fines Woman for Being "Human Shield" in Iraq Staff 08/07/2003 (1) When the Bully Whiines: Why Sharon Keeps Crying Hanan Ashrawi and Sam Hamod 08/07/2003 (1) Wolfowitz: Iraq Not Involved In 9/11 Attacks, No Ties to Al Qa'ida Jason Leopold 08/06/2003 (1) Brigadier General Says Israel is the Problem, not Iraq General James J. David, retired 08/06/2003 (1) Bronfman, President of World Jewish Congress Urged Bush to Oppose Sharon's Fence Amiram Barkat 08/05/2003 (1) BUSH THREATENS TO WITHHOLD LOANS IF ISRAEL KEEPS BUILDING "SECURITY WALL" Andrew Buncombe, in Washington, DC & Eric Silver in Jerusalem 08/05/2003 (1) SINKING EVER DEEPER INTO IRAQ SAND James O. Goldsborough 08/05/2003 (1) Americans Used Illegal Fire Bombs on Iraqis: Pentagon Lies Again James W. Cawley 08/05/2003 (1) Americans Used Illegal Fire Bombs on Iraqis: Pentagon Lies Again James W. Cawley 08/05/2003 (1) Palestinians Should Stand Up to Sharon: If Not the Whole World Will Suffer Sam Hamod 08/05/2003 (1) Iraq Isn't Working ... Robert Fisk 08/05/2003 (1) Orientalism 25 Years Later: Worldly Humanism vs Empire-builders EDWARD SAID 08/05/2003 (1) Business Travel: Coping With Cellphone Calls Overseas Susan Stellin 08/05/2003 (1) Russia and Chechnya: Death Grips Both With No End In Sight Anne Nivat 08/05/2003 (1) North Korea Derides US Official as "Human Scum" Soo-Jeong Lee 08/05/2003 (1) A PALESTINIAN VIEW; HOW NATIONS DEFINE THEMSELVES GHASSAN KHATIB 08/05/2003 (1) CLG Update on Breaking News Lori Price 08/05/2003 (1) Faith and Race: American Abuses of Race and Faith in Iraq Irfan Husain 08/05/2003 (1) Palestinian Premier Pulls Out of Talks with Sharon: Sharon Didn't Keep Word on Prisoner Release Greg Myre and Sam Hamod 08/04/2003 (1) The U.S. As " A Terrorist Magnet" Professor M. Shahid Alam 08/03/2003 (1) West Bank Fence "Will Stifle Peace" Inigo Gilmore in Jerusalem 08/03/2003 (1) Death Is Just Around the Corner in Baghdad Matthew Campbell in Baghdaad 08/03/2003 (1) American Troops Panic, Then Are Killed in Iraq Hala Jaber in Ramadi, Iraq 08/03/2003 (1) More Lies Soon To Come From Blair and Bush About WMDs Andrew Buncombe, in Washington, DC & Raymond Whitaker in L ondon 08/02/2003 (1) British Defense Ministry Caught Red Handed Trying to Burn Documents Martin Bright and Kamal Ahmed 08/02/2003 (1) Britain's Spymaster to Quit on Blair David Rose 08/02/2003 (1) England Begins Lying Like the US Pentagon and Military Andrew Johnson 08/02/2003 (1) Marvin X's Teacher Tortured in Iraq Marvin X 08/02/2003 (1) Israeli Soldiers Killing Palestinian Children, Everyday! Chris McGreal in Jerusalem 08/01/2003 (1) GM Crops Harm Surrounding Flora and Fauna Marie Woolf 08/01/2003 (1) England: Hutton Inquiry Will Question Blair About Kelly Death and Iraq War Lies Kim Sengupta & Paul Waugh 08/01/2003 (1) 4200 Palestinian Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Israel Kristen Ess and Nada Khair 08/01/2003 (1) Briton Accused in Casablanca Bombings Giles Tremlett & Mark Oliver 08/01/2003 (1) Saddam's Daughter Blames Fall of Baghdad on "Betrayal" by His Associates Jamal Halaby 08/01/2003 (1) US Moves to Censor Freedom of Press Robert Fisk & Sam Hamod 07/31/2003 (1) British Mother and Pakistani Father Appeal For Sons to be Returned Home from Camp Delta for a Fair Trial Cahal Milmo 07/31/2003 (1) Iraq Invasion May Have Driven Muslims Into Arms of Al-Qa'ida Ben Russell and Sam Hamod 07/31/2003 (1) New Israeli Racism in Marriage Law: Arab and Jew Couples Must Leave or Live Apart Justin Huggler in Jerusalem 07/31/2003 (1) Bush and Ashcroft: Judgments Without Proof Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 07/30/2003 (1) CIA Told Blair Not to Use 45 Minute Claim Richard Norton-Taylor & David Leigh 07/30/2003 (1) American Thinkers on U.S. Foreign Policy Today Vested Owl 07/30/2003 (1) Sharon Defies Bush on Illegal Fence: Destroying Peace Efforts Richard W. Stevenson 07/29/2003 (1) Hamas May Not Be Worrying Bush or Sharon as Much as the Democrats Akiva Eldar 07/29/2003 (1) Blasphemy: Israel Seeking to Export to Iraq Staff 07/28/2003 (1) Catholic Leader Banned By U.S.A. -- What's Going On? MIchael Hoffman II 07/28/2003 (1) The Bug Exterminator Goes to Jerusalem Kurt Nimmo and Sam Hamod 07/28/2003 (1) America's Murky Water Intelligence Muddies Water for Blair David Charter 07/28/2003 (1) Hezbollah to Bush: We'll Fight Back and Win Nicholas Blanford 07/28/2003 (1) I Did Not Want To Be A Collaborator: Iraqi Council Member Resigns Isam al-Khafaji 07/27/2003 (1) Bush's Obsession With Saddam Sam Hamod 07/27/2003 (1) Spin is Blair's Way of Doing It, Clare Short Andrew Grice 07/27/2003 (1) In Iraq: 4 U.S. Soldiers Charged With Abusing Iraqi Prisoners Matt Kelley and Sam Hamod 07/26/2003 (1) The Real Dr. Kelly Emerges From the Shadows As a Top Expert and M16 Security Clearance Official Raymond Whitaker, Paul Lashmar & Severin Carrell 07/26/2003 (1) The Spin Must Stop, We Must Burst the Westminster Bubble: The Same is True in America, We Must Bust the Beltway Bubble Peter Hain and Sam Hamod 07/26/2003 (1) Bush in Trouble as Iraqi Resistance Grows; America Should Get Out of Iraq Rupert Cornwell in DC; Sam Hamod in CA 07/26/2003 (1) Blair Ministers Threaten BBC Over Kelly Death James Morrison & Andy McSmith 07/25/2003 (1) Russian Officer Finally Jailed in Murder of Chechen Girl Fred Wei 07/25/2003 (1) The GM Foods Plot: Pro GM Foods Scientist Tried to Destroy Work of a Top Academic Skeptic Michael McCarthy 07/25/2003 (1) Chaos and Horror in Liberia Declan Walsh in Monrovia, Liberia 07/25/2003 (1) Hitler Again: Judgment Day Is Here Sam Hamod 07/25/2003 (1) Palestinian Boy, 4, Is Killed by Israeli Soldiers Greg Myre and Sam Hamod 07/25/2003 (1) Saudi Ambassador Assails U.S. Report on Terror Attacks David Johnston and Sam Hamod 07/25/2003 (1) Liberia: Corpses at our Doorstep Greg Palast 07/25/2003 (1) From Conquest To Quagmire: An Anthology of Articles About the Iraq Invasion Staff and Agencies 07/24/2003 (1) Britain Plotted t "neutralize" Leader in Iraq--63 Years Ago Cahal Milmo 07/24/2003 (1) Kelley, the Expert Who Would Not Lie: Should Have Won Nobel Prize Kim Sengupta & Anne Penketh 07/24/2003 (1) Saddam Loyalists Vow Revenge Mary Dejevsky 07/24/2003 (1) Saddam Loyalists Vow Revenge Mary Dejevsky 07/24/2003 (1) The Ugly Truth of America's Camp Cropper: A story to shame us all Robert Fisk 07/24/2003 (1) Israeli Army Accused of Cruelty Chris McGreal in Jerusalem 07/24/2003 (1) Families Live In Fear of Midnight Call by US Patrols Daniel McGrory in Baghdad 07/24/2003 (1) What Israel Does to Palestine, We Are Doing in Iraq Robert Fisk 07/24/2003 (1) Killing Saddam's Sons Won't Stop the Resistance Patrick Cockburn in Iraq 07/24/2003 (1) Hoon Summoned by Kelly Widow For Explanation Kim Sengupta & Marie Woolf 07/24/2003 (1) The War Has Just Begun: A War We Cannot Win Sam Hamod 07/24/2003 (1) Saddam's Sons May Be Dead,but Resistance Will Grow Robert Fisk 07/23/2003 (1) America It's Wars and the Truth James O. Goldsborough 07/23/2003 (1) What If Americans Were Held Without Charges? James O. Goldsborough 07/22/2003 (1) Rule By the Blind: Imperial Arrogance and the Vile Stereotyping of Arabs Edward Said 07/19/2003 (1) Iraqi Women Under Attack; Our Troops Don't Respond Human Rights Watch and Tina Staik 07/19/2003 (1) Bush's Racial Politics at Home and Abroad: Time for a New Declaration of Independence Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney 07/19/2003 (1) The Pax Americana: Will It Be More Sustainable than the Dot.Com Bubble? Arthur Mitzman 07/18/2003 (1) Empty Promises of Freedom in the Middle East Fawaz A. Gerges 07/18/2003 (1) Seeing Iraq's Future by Looking At It's Past Prince Hassan Bin Talal 07/18/2003 (1) Why Religion Must Play A Role in Iran Reza Aslan 07/18/2003 (1) Genetically Modified Food Faces New Skepticism From Scientists and Public Michael McCarthy and Sam Hamod 07/18/2003 (1) Espionage Bombshell: Police Find Body in Search for Missing Ciar Byrne and Tom Happold 07/17/2003 (1) Coming to Terms: Fundamentalists or Islamists? Martin Kramer, from Middle East Quarterly 07/17/2003 (1) Britain Must Hold the Line on Iraq: US Hawks Getting Reckless Again Isabel Hilton 07/17/2003 (1) UNRWA SPECIAL REPORT ON ISRAELI WEST BANK "SECURITY BARRIER" WALL UNRWA 07/17/2003 (1) Who Outed George Bush in Africa Yemi Toure 07/16/2003 (1) The Return of Gen. Rios Montt in Guatemala: Back to the Future Jeffrey St. Clair 07/16/2003 (1) Breaking News on July 16, 2003 CLG Citizens For Legitimate Government and other sources 07/16/2003 (1) Weapons of Mass Destruction:: Further Dimensions Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 07/16/2003 (1) Things Worsen In Iraq For Americans and pro-Americans Steven Hurst, AP 07/15/2003 (1) Training Columbia's Killers in the USA S O A Watch 07/15/2003 (1) CLG Update on Breaking News CLG 07/15/2003 (1) Clampdown In Ramallah Staff and Agencies 07/15/2003 (1) Iraq's New Governing Council: A Thumbnail Sketch Guardian, UK, Staff 07/15/2003 (1) MIDDLE EAST SURPRISES FOR AMERICA JOHN V. WHITBECK 07/14/2003 (1) American Attacks on Syrian Border Feed Anti-US Rage Dexter Filkins 07/14/2003 (1) Antartica's Food Chain Threatened by Warmer Seas Mark Henderson, Science Correspondent 07/14/2003 (1) Hot Days in Ramallah: What's A VIP Under the Occupation Professor Lisa Taraki 07/14/2003 (1) Backtracking: From Sept. Dossier to Yesterday's Backtrack; A truth-spotters Guide to How Official Language Changed Independent Staff 07/14/2003 (1) Colin Powell: Niger Evidence Too Weak for UN Presentation (Are the rats deserting the sinking Bush ship?) Andrew Buncombe and Kim Sengupta 07/14/2003 (1) World Leaders Reject Blair's Move To Take Military Action Against Other Nations Ben Russell 07/14/2003 (1) Niger: Jack Straw Accused of "New Deception" Andrew Grice & Ben Russell 07/14/2003 (1) CLG updates citizens for legitimate government 07/10/2003 (1) Now Bush and his Tubes in Iraq Lies James Harding and Guy Dinmore Bush must now fess up on his lies about the aluminium tubes he said Saddam had to make nuclear weapons. Once again, Bush turns out to be a liar;hungry for war at any cost, with any lie possible to be used on the gullible American public. 07/10/2003 (1) Blair May Allow US to Try UK Terror Suspects Jimmy Burns and Jean Eaglesham in London Blair may allow, against the judgement of the MPs and other legal scholars in England, the US to try the UK suspected terrorists. The legal counsels for the accused are agahast and outraged, and rightfully so. 07/10/2003 (1) Keep to the Law, Blair Tells Bush Nicholas Watt Tony Blair has told GW Bush he must stick with the Canons of Law in his trails or whatever at Guantanamo. Some of the MPs wonder how much good it will do. 07/10/2003 (1) Bush Avoids Questions on "Evidence of WMDs" Richard Stevenson While in Pretoria, South Africa, President Bush skirted questions about WMD in Iraq, his "proof of need for war" and his lack of evidence for is invasion of Iraq. He kept up his usual rhetoric of the success of the war; he did not convince the media or the crowds. 07/10/2003 (1) U.S. Report Says Errors Led to Ambush of Convoy and Jessica Lynch Erick Schmit The U.S. Army is finally admitting the truth of the Jessica Lynch convoy and that she was wounded in the attack and was not a real hero but a wounded young girl who needed and received medical care that kept her alive. 07/10/2003 (1) I Just Pulled the Trigger and Killed the Iraqis Bob Graham American troops in Iraq have become brutal killing machines; many have lost their humanity and human feelings, and they admit it. Iraqis are fighting back; thus, the war continues. 07/10/2003 (1) Bananas, Fruit of Ultimate Health Bangkok Post Bananas it seems, may be the ultimate health food; read on. 07/06/2003 (1) U.S. Envoy Says Bush and Group Lied About Iraq WMD Jennifer Kerr Joseph Wilson, the ex-CIA and Ambassador to Gabon, who was sent by the Bush administration to investigate allegations that Iraq was trying to obtain nuclear material from Niger, reported that there was no evidence of this and that the Bush team exagerrated and twisted matters to their own ends, so that the truth did not come out to the Congress, the UN or the American people. Editor's Note: It is time that Mr. Bush, Cheney and friends were made to answer for the lies they told to take America into war with Iraq; to take the lives of hundreds of American soldiers; to squander multi-millions of dollars; to deceive the American public. Bush and his team are the real traitors, not those who opposed the invasion of Iraq. 07/06/2003 (1) U.S. Misunderstands Iran vs Al Qa'ida Sam Hamod The Bush team misunderstands the Shi'a, Al Qa'ida and Iran. No one is allowed into the upper echelons of Al Qa'ida unless he is a Wahabi Sunni. Iran does not trust the Wahabi Sunnis; the Wahabi, in many cases, do not think of the Shi'a as true Muslims. These are the reasons they cannot and have not been allies. Wake up, Bush and stupid advisors, and quit lying to America. 07/01/2003 (1) Major UK Union Attacks Labour Party and Cabinet of Blair as Criminals kevin Maguire A major founding union of the Labour Party is breaking with Blair and his cabinet, calling them "war criminals" for their support of Iraq invasion. 07/01/2003 (1) Brussels and EU on Edge as Berlusconi Takes EU Presidency Peter Popham in Venice As Berlusconi takes the presidency of the EU,many are wary of the outcome and his constant changing voices and actions, an incoherence, for his own advantage. 07/01/2003 (1) US Law to Cut Junk Email Will Boost Spammers Says UK Expert Charles Arthur U.S. legislation will allow spammers to multiply their spam and basically make email useless because it will be clogged with more spam than anything else. This, according to British experts; Billy Tauzin of America is behind letting spam get out of control. 07/01/2003 (1) Bush's Vietnam John Pilger Award winning journalist, John Pilger makes clear that America has two Vietnams on its hands, Afghanistan and Iraq. He goes on to condemn American behavior in both countries, lying and killing of civilians and terrorizing the populace. He goes on to show the inhumanity of the British, Blair, Bush and the American military that is leading to death of thousands of children in Iraq and Afghanistan. Editor's Note: May the lord punish the guilty in America and England; they know who they are and will suffer in this life and in the next. 07/01/2003 (1) All the News Not Fit to Print Danny Rubinstein Rubinstein gives you an up-close look at life for Israelis and Arabs in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. For the Palestinians, there have been no jobs, no food, no water and constant terror; for Israel it has been bombings, tourist hotels empty, reverse immigration out of Israel and unemployment and fear. Everything is falling apart for both sides because of Sharon's behavior. 07/01/2003 (1) Dance of the Courtesans: India and Pakistan Dance for America Ayaz Amir India and Pakistan dance, as courtesans, for aid from GW Bush and America, according to the courageous reporter Ayaz Amir of Pakistan's Dawn magazine. 07/01/2003 (1) Iraq's Resistance: A New Vietnam for the White House? Patrick Cockburn in Fallujah, Iraq Another Vietnam for America in Iraq? It appears that way from what Patrick Cockburn is seeing in Fallujah and elsewhere. Editor's Note: Yes, it will be another Viet Nam, but it appears that America's employing of foreign mercenaries is Bush's way of trying to stop the flow of American casualties. But in the end, the Iraqis and the Arabs and Muslim know that Bush and America are behind the whole mess, so their anger will come to Bush and America, no matter who is on the ground in Iraq as "occupation forces." 07/01/2003 (1) Iraqis Blame U.S. for Mosque Killings and Attack Patrick Cockburn in Fallujah and Kim Sengupta A mosque was attacked by American troops and helicopters, killing scores and the imam, who was preaching at the time. More American soldiers were killed in the Iraqi upset at the continuing occupation. To have fewer casualties, the Americans are going to hire foreign troops to occupy Iraq; another mistake, most certainly in this ridiculous occupation. 07/01/2003 (1) America Is Acting Like a God on Earth, Bush Like Hulago the Mongol Sheikh Yousuf Al - Qaradhawi Sheikh Al-Qaradhawi, one of the most prominent Muslim theologians, in a sermon, said that America was acting like a God on the earth and Bush like Hulago the Mongol destroyer. He has some sage advice for America; they should be heeded. Editor's Note: This is an important sermon from the one of the most respected Muslim leaders in the world; we should learn from it, and America should heed Sheikh Qaradhawi's words. 07/01/2003 (1) Muslim Culture Ignored By American Troops: Bad News Sam Hamod, Ph.D. American faux pas' with respect to Islam in Iraq are leading to disaster for all concerned. There are other aspects of this quagmire which may lead to more problems for America, in the world and at home as well; read on. 07/01/2003 (1) Bush Says God Told Him to Attack Iraq Chris Floyd GW Bush claims God told him to attack Iraq. Editor's Note: Most theologians and most of us doubt this. The question is, what will God tell him next, and, does GW have any witnesses to this miraculous event? If so, please write us so we may record these miracles. One of my writers asked if there was a burning bush involved-or that may be what Sharon of Israel will come up with when he tells us God commanded him to "smite the Palestinians." 07/01/2003 (1) Israel Falsely Attacks BBC Steve Weizman, AP BBC blows the lid on the Israeli atomic and poison weapons stockpiles and useage; Israel gets upset and bars BBC from Israel. Editor's Note: Israel is not "this tiny little Israel" but is a nuclear powerhouse, and a powerhouse of poison weapons; thus, their fear of others knowing of this destroys their spin image of Israel that has been promoted by flacks in Israel and the U.S. See articles on www.todaysalternativenews.com and www.informationclearinghouse.com about "The Myth of Tiny, Little Israel..." by Professor Sam Hamod, Ph.D. 06/30/2003 (1) Israel, Judaism and Zionism Rabbi Ahron Cohen Rabbi Ahron Cohen makes clear the differences between Judaism, Zionism and Israel. He is a respected rabbi and scholar of Judaism and a leader in the Neturei Karta (Guardians of the Faith). 06/30/2003 (1) More Stupidity From Bush and the Pentagon: Worse for America Sam Hamod Bush and his team are making enemies for America at a pace faster than a brush fire in dry grass. It bodes ill for America, the land that we love, that is fast disappearing abroad and at home. 06/26/2003 (1) Tony Blair Under Fire in UK for Lies About WMD and 45 Minute Scare About Iraq Staff, The Independent, UK Ton Blair and Alastair Campbell both charged the BBC with making up lies about their "dossier" against Saddam Hussein, but the BBC and other sources had proof that Blair and Campbell had lied to the public, the media and to the world about Saddam Hussein's WMDs (even Mr. Straw is distancing himself from that 45 minute claim of Blair and Campbell)! Editor's Note: Much of the same criticism applies to GW Bush, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Ashcroft, Perle, Cheney, Rice and Powell--liars all. 06/26/2003 (1) The Invisible Detainees: America's Abuse of Human Rights Staff, The Independent, UK America has been breaking international laws with its torture at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, in Guantanamo, Cuba and in the United States by depriving prisoners and detainees rights to lawyers, torturing them, and isolating them from relatives and family. America has reached a new low in its treatment of other human beings, all for the sake of what it calls, "security." Editor's Note: America is beginning to act more and more like Israel under Sharon; this is not the real America, this is a paranoid and sick American government under Bush who is destroying the moral fiber and the democracy that was, and still can be, America. 06/26/2003 (1) Spinning Out of Control: US and UK Foreign Policies William Bowles The US and UK made plans 12 years ago to invade Iraq; this was not a decision made in an instant. The fakery and lies surrounding this war are becoming more and more transparent. 06/26/2003 (1) President Bush Claims He Is God's Messenger Arnon Regular President Bush feels God has spoken to him, that's why he has acted and followed the path of war he's taken; this was all revealed by Bush to Mahmoud Abbass, the PM of Palestine while in Aqaba. Read more about the "roadmap" and its consequences. 06/26/2003 (1) U.S. Plan to "Own" Space Neil Mackay, Sunday Herald, Scotland Neil Mckay reveals the American master plan to dominate space at any cost, so that it may control the entire world. This may sound like sci-fi, but it's already under way; yes, it's very scary and very militant. 06/26/2003 (1) Pew Research Center: Muslim " Fear and Loathing" of the U.S. Bernard Gwetzman Kohut of the Pew Research Center says that Muslim throughout the world have more "fear and loathing" of America than anytime in history, and that it's getting worse. In the lng run, this does not bode well for America. 06/26/2003 (1) President of European Commission Disagrees With Bush About Hamas and Hezbollah Sam Hamod Mr. Romano Prodi, President of the EU Commission pointed out the flaws in GW Bush's comments about Hamas and Hezbollah, making clear they are not just militant groups, but are integral parts of Palestinian and Lebanese societies. 06/26/2003 (1) American Abuse of Torture The Independent, UK America is now engaging in immoral and unethical means of torture and inhumane treatment of "prisoners" they claim are "terrorist" (though there has been no adjudication and in some cases, no charges brought against these prisoners). 06/26/2003 (1) Semitic is a Language Group, Not a Racial or Ethnic Group Sam Hamod, Ph.D. Professor Hamod destroys the myth around the mis-use of the term "anti-semitic" by pointing out that Semitic is a language group made up of Amharic, Arabic, Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac and is not a racial or ethnic group (as the ADL and others would have us believe). 06/25/2003 (1) U.S. Evangelists' Bid to Convert Muslims Worldwide M.A. Shaikh and Eric Goren The attempt to convert Muslims world-wide to Christianity by the evangelists is but another ploy by mad Americans to do the wrong thing and to also hunt down Iraqis and others who are in opposition to US/UK colonialism. 06/25/2003 (1) The Myth of Tiny, Little Israel: Zionist Tentacles Everywhere Sam Hamod, Ph.D. Professor Hamod dispels the myth that Israel is but a "tiny, little nation." He points out that many Jews oppose the immoral behavior of the zionists of Israel and those in the Mossad and others who have infiltrated governments all over the world. 06/23/2003 (1) War On Iraq: The Verdict is Chaos and A Sad Story Llewellyn H.Rockwell, Jr. and Charley Reese 2 consecutive stories, one by Rockwell, one by Reese. All the US/UK war on Iraq brought, and is to bring, is chaos, misery and suffering for all concerned (except perhaps Halliburton, Bechtel, Cheney and GWBush's coffers). Charley Reese also comes forth with eyewitness accounts of more chaos to come and sorrow in Iraq for the Iraqis and for the Americans who are out of place, culture and time in Iraq. 06/17/2003 (1) Sharon Destroyes Roadmap to Peace By His Threats Justin Huggler in Jerusalem Sharon of Israel once again shows he's not interested in peace, but in killing Palestinians. The world hopes GW Bush wakes up and realizes Sharon is a killer, not a peacemaker. 06/17/2003 (1) British Offical Warns of Chaos in Iraq: Things Going From Bad to Worse Danielle Demetriou British experts on Iraq feel the situation is going from bad to worse and that neither they nor the Americans have enough men on the ground to rectify the situation. 06/16/2003 (1) Britain Shuns U.S. Supreme Court Model As Corrupt: Perhaps We Should Heed Their Distrust Sam Hamod Britain has shunned the American model for the Supreme Court, accusing it of corruption and far too influenced by politics. Perhaps we should heed their criticism and clean up our own act in the USA before our Supreme Court loses all of its credibility. 06/15/2003 (1) The Latest Peace Plan: A Raodmap to What and Where? Edward Said Professor Edward Said questions where Bush's "roadmap" is going. He raises many good questions and makes many comments that show his wisdom, insight and knowledge of the deeper problems that lie below the surface of this vaunted "roadmap" of Bush. 06/15/2003 (1) Gunfights Erupt in Mecca Jonathan Steele Saudi police had a fierce gun battle with a group they say was attached to Al-Qa'ida in Mecca. This does not bode well for Saudi Arabia or the Holy Places if this can happen. 06/15/2003 (1) US Troops Ambushed in Iraq Patrick Cockburn in Baquba, Iraq U.S. troops were ambushed by Baquba while they were moving to cut down on Iraqi resistance to their illegal occupation of their country. The US plan to collect Iraqi arms is failing, having collected only 700 guns out of an estimated 5 million weapons. 06/15/2003 (1) Blair Acting As Bush's Figleaf IsTragic For Britain Clare Short Clare Short declares Blair has made a mess of Britain's place in the world by his constant covering and supporting of Bush. 06/12/2003 (1) A Moment Lost: Spiraling Violence in the Middle East Hanan Ashrawi Ariel Sharon has once again destroyed any chance for peace in Palestine/Israel by his attacking Hamas leaders when they were in the process of negotiations. It is clear that Sharon and hard-liners like him will never work for peace in the Middle East,but only more settlements and warfare (using American weapons and monies). 06/10/2003 (1) Hans Blix Interview: One Last Warning From the Man Who Made An Enemy of GW Bush Helen Smith in NYC Interview with Hans Blix; Blix makes one last warning to the Bush and Blair and their cronies, that the war they caused will not help the world, but will only make matters worse--and that the war was not necessary. 06/10/2003 (1) Blix: I Was Smeared by the Pentagon Helena Smith in NYC Hans Blix, the usually low key diplomat and arms inspector, called some in the Pentagon, "bastards" who were out to smear his name. In a critical response to reporters, he made clear that the US Defense department was out to ruin his name and work. 06/10/2003 (1) Parliamentary Watchdog Group Attacks Blair Over Iraq Lies Kim Sengupta The parliamentary watchdog intelligence group has attacked Blair and his abuse and misuse of information, and his distortion of the facts in his urgency to get into the attack on Iraq. 06/09/2003 (1) US Film Producer Kills Afghan Director of Afghan Film David Usborne in NYC American Nathan Powell, producer of a major Afghan film was indicted for killing its director, Jawed Wassel; this bizarre story has many twists and turns, but it ends in bloodiness. 06/09/2003 (1) Blair and Brown Guilty of Lies by Default: Refuse to Be Questioned by MPs Paul Waugh PM Tony Blair and Alastair Campbell showed they are guity of lying by default because they will not cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry about their truthfulness in leading Britain into war with Iraq. 06/08/2003 (1) MPs Press Blair and Campbell to Explain False WMD Report Marie Wop;f & David Usborne in NYC PM Tony Blair is under increasing pressure to come clean on the false evidence on WMD he used for initiate his war, with Bush, on Iraq. Blair is in serious trouble in Parliament. 06/08/2003 (1) Are You Angry Yet www.whatreallyhappened.com The website owner of Whatreallyhappened shouts out why people in America and the world should be angry--from the lies, the taxes, the deaths and the plundering of the world by the Bush administration. 06/08/2003 (1) Revolutionary Non-Violence As An Answer In Today's World Father John Dear Father John Dear believes that revolutionary nonviolence may be answer in this time of Bush's Orwellian permanent war. 06/07/2003 (1) Police Station Torn Down in Defiant Falluja, Iraq Rory McCarthy in Falluja, Iraq In the Sunni stronghold of Al Falluja, the Iraqis are defiant enough to have town down the local police station and continue fighting with American troops. The Iraqis intend to "cleanse the place of Americans." 06/04/2003 (1) The Silent Genocide From America Mohammed Daud Miraki, Ph.D, Director of Afghan DU and Recovery Fund Dr. Miraki details American genocide in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, as he points out, it is still going on, all in the name of "liberation" and other such euphemisms for killing people. 06/03/2003 (1) The Amnesias of Baron Sulzberger of the NY Times Francois Costes The seeming amnesia of Baron Sulzberger, the owner of the NY Times is highlited in this English/French article; it shows the hypocrisy of the NY Times when it comes to the Arab/Israeli conflict and how it covers up the pro Israeli brutality exhibited in the world. 06/03/2003 (1) Passing The Buck, A Leadership Sport Linda S. Heard Blair is in a bind on the WMD that were never found in Iraq; he is under pressure from British MPs to put forth hard evidence or be censured. Rumsfeld didn't help him by saying that the WMD may never be found! Editor's Note: We believe they were destroyed years ago, but we do know they were supplied to Saddam (so that he could use them to stay in power by killing people), by the U.S. government (among the liasons was one, Donald Rumsfeld). 06/03/2003 (1) Passing The Buck, A Leadership Sport Linda S. Heard Blair is in a bind on the WMD that were never found in Iraq; he is under pressure from British MPs to put forth hard evidence or be censured. Rumsfeld didn't help him by saying that the WMD may never be found! Editor's Note: We believe they were destroyed years ago, but we do know they were supplied to Saddam (so that he could use them to stay in power by killing people), by the U.S. government (among the liasons was one, Donald Rumsfeld). 06/02/2003 (1) Bush and Putin, Lying to Each Other Sam Hamod Bush and Putin are lying to each other at the meeting in Evian in order to smooth over their differences, but also to give themselves time to figure out how to outfox the other in the present and in the future. Oddly enough, the media doesn't seem to understand or see this. It shows how ignorant and out of touch they really are. 06/02/2003 (1) Arab Leaders Skeptical, but Hope for Results Alan Cowell Arab leaders meeting with Bush in Egypt are skeptical, but hopeful that something may come of this allegedly new initiative by GW Bush. Editor's Note; I wouldn't be even a dime on this new "roadmap" or on Bush doing anything for real peace in the Middle East; we feel Bush and Sharon are but playing a game until they get their Iraq situation straightened out. But little do they realize, that as long as America is in Iraq and as long as Israel brutalizes the Palestinians, no peace will come nor will Bush or Sharon be able to rest peacefully. 06/02/2003 (1) Bush at Big 8; Seems to Mend Split with Russia, but not France and Germany Rupert Cornwell in DC Bush, at the Big 8 conference, seemed to mend his fences with Putin, but not with Shroeder or Chirac; Bush is still upset about the French and German opposition to his invasion of Iraq. 06/02/2003 (1) Chinese Create Great Wall of Water With New Dam Jasper Becker in Beijing China's great experiment with the 3 gorges dam; 400 feet of water, may be an aid to China or a disaster to China and the environment--only time will tell. Let us hope for the best. 06/02/2003 (1) US Tries to Undercut French Plan that Aids African Farmers Andy McSmith in Evian In another brutal move aimed at helping his greedy friends, GW Bush is threatening to destroy a French plan that would help African farmers develop and sustain a livelihood. This move is both an angry attack on France and it shows Bush and his friends' greed in the world, wanting to control all markets. 06/02/2003 (1) Torture, Murder and Cannibalism in the Congo: 2 UN Men Die Declan Walsh in Bunia, Dem. Rep. of Congo A report on the killings in the Congo and the brutal death of two of the men of the UN mission for peace, Major Safwat Oran of Jordan and Capt. Davis Banda of Malawi. 06/02/2003 (1) Blair and Straw Defiant on WMD in Iraq Matthew Tempest Blair and Straw of the UK are under attack for having allegedly "doctored" a dossier about WMD in Iraq that was used to persuade the Parliament and others to join in the attack on Iraq. If it turns out this was a pack of lies, then Straw and Blair will be in for a thrashing in the UK and possibly prosecution by the nation and by families of those who died in military service in Iraq. The article also contains some other revelations of secret deals Blair made with GW Bush. 06/02/2003 (1) Opposition Leader, Tsvangiriai Arrested in Zimbabwe Guardian, UK, agencies Tsvangirai, the leading opposition leader in Zimbabwe who is opposing the Mugabe government, was arrested then released--but Mugabe continues his crackdown on his opposition who are protesting his dictatorial and destructive rule. 06/02/2003 (1) Weapons of Mass Destruction: Who Said What and When CounterPunch Wire An overview article from CounterPunch summarizing what was said and when, by whom about the weapons of mass destruction that allegedly existed in Iraq. 06/02/2003 (1) Prospects For a Future Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem Patriarch Michel Sabbah outlines the past, present and future chances for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. His words should be heeded by all sensible people. 06/02/2003 (1) How Blair Used Discredited WMD "evidence" Raymond Whitaker, Paul Lashmar & Andy McSmith Tony Blair used discredited materials as part of his "proof" and "evidence" of WMD in Iraq; now a congressional and parliamentary inquiry is being set up to verify the truth about the entire matter. 05/16/2003 (1) Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 14 in Casablanca Douglas Jehl Suicide bombers attacked clubs in Casablanca, killing at least 14 people. 05/16/2003 (1) Return of Al Qa' ida Provokes Panic Across the World Rupert Cornwell in DC The return of Al Qa'ida has shown that Bush's "war on terrorism" hasn't worked and that it has shown itself even stronger, striking fear across the world. 05/16/2003 (1) Labour MPs Want to Keep Trial by Jury, Blair Doesn't Want T Andrew Grice and Nigel Morris Tony Blair, trying to emulate Ashcroft and Bush is pushing to do away with trial by jury; his fellow MPs in Labour are fighting him. T.A.N. Editor's Note; If this happens, it will be a disaster; in America, the corruption in the courts means that without a trail by jury, many will not get a fair trial. Let's hope this Blair move, copied from Bush, fails! S.Hamod 05/14/2003 (1) Defiant Pres. Khatami Insists Iran Still Supports Hezbollah Robert Fisk in Beirut Robert Fisk covers a major speech by President Khatami of Iran, who maintains that Iran still supports Hezbollah and their continued resistance to Israel, and to American attacks on Hezbollah (via media, policy, etc.) 05/14/2003 (1) Israel Busting the Roadmap, Killing More Palestinians, Going Back on Promises AP Israel is still randomly killing Palestinians, destroying homes, building settlements, yet talking about "the roadmap"--but doing all it can to destroy chances for peace. It has even gone so far that Ariel Sharon now says he will not give up certain key Israeli settlements he agreed to dismantle in talks a month ago; these settlements would destroy any contiguous Palestinian state; this shows Sharon's true intent--he will never make a decent peace. 05/11/2003 (1) Exiled Shi'a Leader, Ayatollah M. Baqr-al Hakim Returns to Iraq to Big Welcome Donald Macintyre in Najaf Ayatollah Hakim returned from exile in Iran, he called for a "totally independent government" in Iraq, based on Islamic principles. 05/08/2003 (1) New Blow For Blair: Labour's Rating Slumps to 36% Ian Henshall Ian Henshall points out that on his birthday, PM Tony Blair had as a present, a significant drop in the polls for Labour, to 36% (mostly due to Tony's lackeydom to GW Bush and his ignoring of important domestic issues and dissension in the Labour Party). 05/08/2003 (1) Don't Trust the BBC, or some other media outlets Rosemary Kennedy Rosemary Kennedy writes that the BBC and many other media outlets in the UK having lost their objectivity and their integrity as fair news sources, especially on the Iraq issues. 05/07/2003 (1) Palestine/Israeli Information Update on the Intifada Samer Shihabi Samer Shihabi lays out the whys and wherefores of the Intifada: it's causes, responses and continued necessity for the sake of peace and justice in the Middle East. 05/07/2003 (1) Syria and the Roots of Western Civilization Doris Bittar & James Rauch Professors Bittar and Rauch make clear that present day Syria, as well as Iraq, contains much of the roots our what we call our "Western Civilization". They also make clear that we must preserve this heritage, as much as we should have preserved the fabulous Iraqi Antiquity Museum (which Americn soldiers allowed to be looted, under their very eyes). 05/05/2003 (1) US Allows Another Cultural Center To Be Looted Tom Hundley Once again, American troops either didn't come or allowed looters, in plain sight, to loot an important Iraqi cultural center. The anger against America is growing at a rapid pace. As one Iraqi engineer said, " The people are turning against you. I fear there are black days ahead. Godl protect you." T.A.N. Editor's Note: It appears as if America is complicit in these destructive and looting acts, perhaps to destroy what is left of Iraqi civilization. But do not fear, the Iraqis have a good sense of history and of their civilization, they will be there long after America has been blown away by the Chinese and others. 05/05/2003 (1) Who Wants To Be A Martyr, p.2 Scott Atran p. 2 of Scott Atran's study of who wants to be a martyr--shows a great deal of insight that the US government should learn from. 05/05/2003 (1) Who Wants To Be A Martyr Scott Atran Scott Atran, through research says that martyrs are not unbalanced, nor are they ignorant, which means we must find a new way to stop this type of violence in the world; it must begin by America taking a more civilized and understanding posture toward those who are oppressed. 05/05/2003 (1) Gabrial Garcia Marquez Stays True to Beleaguered Castro Jason Webb in Bogota, Columbia G.G. Marquez stands by most of the position of Fidel Castro; he disagrees on the death penalty, but on the whole things that Fidel is getting a bum rap. 05/05/2003 (1) Senior MP Dalyell Steps Up Attack on Zionist Influence in US/UK Michael White The Dean of the Labor Party, Tam Dalyell attacked the overbearing influence of the zionists in the UK and US, focusing especially on those around PM Tony Blair, Mr. Levy, Mr. Straw and others; he also pointed out the number of pro zionists around President Bush. 05/05/2003 (1) Judgement Day Nears For Silvio Berlusconi Peter Popham in Rome The PM of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, is under more and more pressure to stand trial for corruption; more and more, the people are demanding a trial for S.B. 05/05/2003 (1) Israelis Fire on Parents of Injured British Activist Cahal Milmo Israeli soldiers, once again showing their brutality and lack of respect for international law or agreements, fired on and narrowly missed a British Diplomatic convoy. The British Governement has demanded an explanation and deserves an apology; now even they see the brutality of Israel. 05/05/2003 (1) Al-Qa'ida Has Moved Its Base to Asia, G8 Leaders Say Andrew Grice G8 leaders believe Al Qu'ida has moved its headquarters to Asia. 05/05/2003 (1) African Leaders Fail to Persuade Mugabe To Stand Down Basildon Peta A delegation of 3 African leaders failed to persuade Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, to stand down. This has left the situation in Zimbabwe more tense and difficult. 05/03/2003 (1) Peace Activists Face Deportation From Israel Justin Huggler in Jerusalem and Nigel Morris Israel is going to deport activists from Palestine, even though most of the peace activists have done no harm to Israel but have worked only for the truth. Israel is using the latest bombing as an excuse for this action; it is another non-sequitar form of reasoning from Israel--anything to keep the truth about its brutality from coming out and being seen around the world. 05/03/2003 (1) Israeli Troops Kill British Cameraman in Gaza Strip Justin Huggler in Jerusalem and Andrew Johnson Israeli troops continued their killing of journalists who are attempting to cover their brutal behavior toward the Palestinians--in this case, they shot a clearly marked British cameraman (he had on the press uniform and was clearly visible to the Israeli soldier who shot him). As usual, the Israelis had no apologies. "I was carrying a white flag...we spoke in Hebrew and English...they shot at us twice...then again...James was hit in the neck." T.A.N. Editor's Note: This killing of journalists by Israel and the US has gotten out of hand. What brutalities are these countries trying to cover up? Have they totally lost their moral and ethical compasses? I'm afraid so, because neither the US nor Israel ever apologizes for their brutality or their illegal killings--instead, they keep blaming the dead journalists or civilians, all of whom are unarmed and clearly not combatants. 05/01/2003 (1) The Coming Oil Shock, Iraq and 9/11 John Hellegers John Hellegers discusses the coming oil shock. Read it, it may shock you and also help explain 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq. 05/01/2003 (1) US, Backed by UK, {Plots to Oust Mugabe Basildon Peta and Andrew Grice The US, UK, with the support of some African countries seeks to oust Mugabe from power in Zimbabwe. This is a new step into Africa. 04/30/2003 (1) Peace-Keeping Summit Excludes Anti-war Countries Stephen Castle in Brussels The US/UK called for a peace-keeping summit but excluded the anti-war nations of NATO and the UN; this does not bode well for international cooperation in the future. 04/30/2003 (1) Killings In Al Fallujah: Has America Adopted A New Military Culture Sam Hamod Hamod asks if the American military has taken on new rules of engagement for dealing with crowds because of two consecutive days of shootings of civilians in Al Fallujah in Iraq. He then points out the foreign influences that have come in with this new Bush administration, the KGB and Mossad. 04/28/2003 (1) Nations Race to Acquire Nuclear Weapons Peter Popham Popham points out that though many want to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons, as allegedly so does the US, it's own behavior has promopted many others to want a "bomb" in order to defend themselves from possible American aggression. 04/28/2003 (1) Did The US Murder Journalists; What's a Journalist's Life Worth Robert Fisk Robert Fisk claims that US tank crew purposely fired on journalists as did US planes, in violation of the Geneva Conventons and that Colin Powell went along with the lies told by his generals and officers in Baghdad in their attacks on the Palestine Hotel and on the offices of Al Jazeera. 04/28/2003 (1) What You're Not Seeing on American TV Ali Asadullah American TV, because of the embedded journalist system, the embedded journalists have "minders" and "orders", is not showing you the whole truth of the war in Iraq. This story presents the stories of Pulitzer Prize winner, Peter Arnett,and two Portuguese independent journalists who were roughed up and kicked out of Iraq by American troops. T.A.N.Editor's Note: So, where has American freedom of the press and freedom of speech and reporting gone? GW Bush, Rummy and Cheney are rewriting the rules for journalism, and the majority of major network "journalists" are just taking it without protest. 04/28/2003 (1) Mosque in Swedish City of Malmo Set on Fire Haneefah bin Stefan in Malmo, Sweden The giant mosque in Malmo, Sweden was set afire this weekend. The mosque, one of the largest in Europe had 55,000 worshippers, many of whom were upset that it wasn't put under control faster. Some firemen speculate that there may be arson involved from some hate group or groups. 04/28/2003 (1) FM Jack Straw, Quick Finds of Weapons of Mass Destruction Unlikely Staff and Agencies Ironically, the reason the UK/US gave for the invasion of Iraq was WMD, but now, Jack Straw, the Foreign Minister of UK says that "unlikely" to find any quickly. TAN Editor's Note: We wonder if they'll find any at all, unless they are planted. It is very interesting that GW Bush won't allow any UN Inspectors to come in to verify or search for WMD--why not, GW? But if this continues, then no one will ever know, because no one will believe GWB or Blair if no objective people are involved in the search or testing of these WMD, found or not. 04/28/2003 (1) Al-Que'da Links To Iraq Still Dubious Richard Norton-Taylor & Ewen MacAskill in Baghdad The alleged evidence linking Al Que'da and Iraq is dubious at best, this after much chest thumping by a Telegraph reporter and some American media flaks. 04/28/2003 (1) Argentina: How New President Deals With Occupied Factories Will Be Important Naomi Klein The way the new president of Argentina deals with the occupied factories will be significant and important to the stability of Argentina and its future. At this time, it appears, Carlos Menem is the front runner to be returned to office. 04/28/2003 (1) North Korea and America May Have Found Some Room For Maneuvering Staff and news agencies North Korea and the US may have some bargaining room according to reports from China, the US and North Korea; this is as a result of the recent talks sponsored by China. 04/28/2003 (1) Iraqi Shi'a Protest Garner/US Talks on Future Government George Wright Many leading figures in Iraq boycotted the Garner/US sponsored talks in Baghdad, especially the Shi'a. T.A.N. Editor's Note: Our sources in Iraq tell us that two of the leading Kurdish leaders, among the most powerful, Mr. Barzani and Mr. Talabani did not attend the meeting, as well as many prominent Shi'a leaders. 04/26/2003 (1) Rumsfeld's Rejection of Islamic State Angers Shi'a of Iraq Phil Reeves in Baghdad Rumsfeld contradicted himself again--first he said he wanted the Iraqis to choose their own government, but then he said he wanted no Islamic state; this angered the Shi'a of Iraq and they pointed out the duplicity of Rumsfeld's contradictory statements. 04/26/2003 (1) Bush Accuses North Korea of Blackmail After Talks Fail Rupert Cornwell in DC GW Bush said North Korea was trying to blackmail the US, though the North Koreans see it differently, they see the US as a threatening nation that might attack them. The situation is getting pretty dicey; both sides have upped the ante. 04/26/2003 (1) Did The US Murder These Journalists Robert Fisk Robert Fisk believes the Americans purposely tried to kill journalists last week in their attack on Al Jazeera and on the Palestine Hotel; he cites the case of Samia Nakhoul, a journalist from Beirut who has a shell embedded in her skull at this point, barely hanging on to life. T.A.N. Editor's Note: This shows the cruelty and immorality of the American attack on the Palstine Hotel, the journalists and the attack on the Al Jazeera station that killed journalists for no reason except to shut them up. 04/26/2003 (1) Chalabi's Men Return Artifacts To Museum Phil Reeves adn James Morrison The American installed Iraqi exiled leader, Ahmed Chalabi's men, some of whom have been accused of theft, killings, beatings and destruction, returned artifacts to the Baghdad Museum of Antiquities. They claim to have seized them, but others think they were the actual thieves. T.A.N. Editor's Note: Chalabi's men have shown themselves, and him, in a most negative light since is return to Iraq. We tend to believe Chalabi's men were some of the looters, who had inside knowledge of what and where some of the valuable items were that they took when they arrived in Baghdad. Note that the looting didn't begin until they arrived in Baghdad! 04/26/2003 (1) Iraqis Emulate Palestinians By Stoning Troops Phil Reeves in Baghdad Iraqis have taken a page from the Palestinian resistance by throwing stones at occupying troops in key Iraqi cities, especially in Baghdad. Though it is no threat to the occupiers, it is a highly symbolic gesture of defiance and dissatisfaction with the US/UK occupation of Iraq and puts the lie to the "liberation" statements by Bush/Blair for the whole world to see, even in the US/UK. 04/26/2003 (1) Revealed: How the Road to War Was Paved With Lies Raymond Whitaker Bush and Blair used lies and deception to justify their invasion of Iraq. Like all lies, the truth eventually comes out and the liars are seen for the frauds they are. 04/26/2003 (1) Understanding the Shi'a Muslims of Iraq, Lebanon and Iran Sam Hamod Professor Sam Hamod explains the Shi'a Muslims of Iraq, Lebanon and Iran; this is part 1 of a 3 part series. 04/24/2003 (1) The View From Wonderland Dr. Ernest Partridge Professor Partridge shows how the Bush administration has consistently lied to the American public, the world and how it has led the world into war, misery and chaos. During this time, Bush and his minions have also taken us back to a McCarthy era fearmongering and traitor-calling, all of which is very bad and against the American democracy and human rights. 04/24/2003 (1) OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Production AP OPEC decided to cut production in order to maintain prices favorable to OPEC members. Whether Iraq will return to OPEC or not is still open. 04/24/2003 (1) Iran Rejects US Accusations of Interfering in Iraq Nazila Fathi Iran has rejected the US claim that it had been and is interfering in Iraq. 04/24/2003 (1) Powell Says North Korea Takes Tough Stance on Weapons David Stout Talks between the US and North Korea were frank, tough and did not go the way that the US wanted, North Korea stood its ground and said it needed its nuclear weapons as a deterrent to an American attack. There are veiled threats from both sides in this matter; it is very dangerous. 04/24/2003 (1) Bush Threatens Iran to Stay Out of Iraq Rupert Cornwell in DC President Bush warned Iran to stay out of Shi'a politics and leadership in Iraq. It is unclear what may happen in the Shi'a community that is very powerful in Iraq. 04/24/2003 (1) Winnie Mandela Found Guilty of Fraud AFP in Pretoria Winnie Mandela was found guilty of fraud, as was her financial advisor, Mr. Moolman. She used the names of bogus employees to gain funds and other means of defrauding people. 04/24/2003 (1) Kofi Annan Says Coalition Is An "Occupying Power" AP in Geneva, SW and Baghdad, IR Kofi Annan, Sec. General of the UN says the US/UK forces are an "occupying power." This has angered the US. Most legal scholars agree with Annan, that the coalition is not a "liberating force." 04/23/2003 (1) Our Man In Baghdad Sam Hamod As an expert on the Middle East, Dr. Hamod points out, "Viceroy" Jay Garner is not in tune with the Iraqi culture or religion, it is playing out, sadonically, like Graham Greene's novel, OUR MAN IN HAVANA--except the mistakes and misperceptions are taking place in Baghdad. At the same time, the professionals who should be there, from the State Department, arent' there, because it's Rummy's Pentagon show. Simultaneous with this, the State Department is under attack from the insufferable Newt Gingrich and Charles Krauthammer, two men who know little of the world outside America and know less about diplomacy, Islam or the Arab world. 04/22/2003 (1) The Appalling Consequences of the Iraq War and What Is Happening In the US Prof. Edward Said Prof. Said comments on the consequences of the invasion of Iraq and what Bush has done in America as well; it's all a game of smoke and mirrors according to Said. 04/22/2003 (1) US Under Pressure To Allow Truly Independent Regime Rupert Cornwell A meeting of Gulf countries is looking at the future of Iraq because it affects their future as well as that of the region. 04/22/2003 (1) Washington Split Over How To Deal With North Korea David Usborne in NYC & Jasper Becker in Beijing American leadership is split over how to deal with North Korea, between the ultra hawks and those who prefer a moderated approach and diplomacy. The situation is still developing, there are still tensions between the State Department and the Pentagon and the neocons. 04/22/2003 (1) Hans Blix vs the US: "I Was Undermined" David Usborne at the UN Hans Blix has accused the US of undermining the UN inspectors, his own work and trying to take over the search for "weapons of mass destruction." The US has tried to keep the UN inspectors out, they want it restriected to only US and UK searchers. 04/21/2003 (1) Russia Demands UN Role In Weapons Checks Nick Paton Walsh and Gary Younge Russia is demanding a key role for the UN Arms Inspectors before it allows any lifting of sanctions at the UN. The tension between those supporting the UN and those supporting the US has not lessened. T.A.N.Editor's Note; We say bravo for Russia, France and Germany, they should continue to champion the UN--the UN is world's best hope for peace. 04/21/2003 (1) Iraqi Ideas of Democracy May Differ From Those of Mr. Bush Editorial in Independent (UK) Iraqis may have a different concept of democracy than that of GW Bush. This may lead to many future clashes. We're sure things will not go as smoothly as Bush and his crowd thought they would. 04/21/2003 (1) American "governor" for Baghdad Says She Does Not Recognize self-appointed " mayor" of Baghdad, Al Zubaidi Andrew Buncombe in Baghdad More absurdity in the American governance of Baghdad and Iraq. Now, the American appointed "governor" of Baghdad does not recognize the self-appointed "mayor" of Baghdad, Al Zubaidi, a deputy head of the Iraqi National Congress. The situation is becoming more and more like a bad comedy, unless you are a resident of Baghdad and are sick of these idiotic pretenders from America and from the Iraqi National Congress. 04/21/2003 (1) Shi'a of Iraq Protest American Arrest of Prominent Cleric Adam Leigh and Phil Reeves in Baghdad American troops arrested a prominent Shi'a cleric, which caused huge protests to greet the American "viceroy" of Iraq, Gen. Garner. This does not bode well for Garner, for the US or any others who wish to run roughshod over the Iraqi Shi'a. Also, in a second story, the US has not released any more information on why British journalist, Terry Lloyd, and his colleague, Fred Nerac, were gunned down by American troops. 04/21/2003 (1) Was There A Deal Between Saddam and Bush? Sam Hamod Hamod poses the question, "Was there a deal between Saddam and Bush" so that Saddam would not truly resist the American invasion in exchange for Saddam's free passage and safety out of Iraq? Hamod presents questions and evidence that makes this seem a feasible possibility. He also points out that several multinational American based companies, such as Halliburton, Bechtel and others stand to make a lot of money in "reconstructing" Iraq. As he says, "Something smells in this 'war'." 04/21/2003 (1) America's Shame In Iraq Anthony B. Robinson Rev. Robinson makes clear that the war against Iraq was more of war to be ashamed of than to be proud of. Even American soldiers, as reported by the Xian Science Monitor, were ashamed of killing Iraqis who were no match for them or their weapons. As he says, "May God have mercy upon us." 04/21/2003 (1) Welcome Aboard the Iraq Gravy Train Terry Jones The Iraq war is a new gravy train for Bush's buddies in Bechtel, Halliburton and Brown & Root; the Iraqis will suffer and the American corporations will get rich off the "reconstruction" of the mess the US military made in Iraq through Bush's illegal "Iraqi Liberation" invasion. 04/21/2003 (1) The Israelization of America Professor M. Shahid Alam Prof. Alam points out how the Israelization of America occurred and how much further it has developed since the "Iraq crisis." 04/21/2003 (1) The Rape of Iraq: "Smile and Enjoy It" Dr. Susan Block The US is raping Iraq; Dr. Block shows parallel between rape, the rapist and the victim and the American's rejoicing at the smiles from the Iraqis who have just been raped by their invasion of their homes, water, food and medical care--their lives. 04/21/2003 (1) A Cycle of Chaos and Confrontation: Misadventures of the NeoCons Ali Abunimah and Hussein Ibish The neocons (neo conservatives) in Washington,DC leave nothing but chaos and destruction in their path; they want to rule the world, but are making a mess of the world instead. They are led by such people as Wolfowitz, Woolsey, Kristol, Perle and Feith, with their henchmen, Rummy and Cheney. America had best beware of these men who will destroy our position in the world and our democracy at home. 04/21/2003 (1) Gen. Tommy Franks Faces Belgium "Genocide" Case Expatica General Tommy Franks may face genocide charges in Belgium under the country's new genocide laws that apply internationally, for crimes that were committed in Iraq while he was in command of the armed forces of the US invasion. 04/21/2003 (1) Sugar Industry Threatens to Scuttle World Health Organization Sarah Boseley The US sugar lobby is threatening, an a way worse than the recent tobacco lobby threats, to scuttle the World Health Orgnization because the WHO says eating too much sugar is unhealthy. T.A. N. Editor's Note: This is outrageous; it makes clear that American business has gone berserk and is trying to control everything from Iraqi oil to lies about sugar and its unhealthy effects on humans on planet earth. It is time for the world to put a stop to America's business imperialis by standing up to it. 04/21/2003 (1) Allies Question American Policies; Rightly So James O. Goldsborough Goldsborough points out that truly good allies are honest enough to question US foreign policy. Too often we haven't listened; in truth, we should have listened and we should in the future. 04/21/2003 (1) No Role For UN in Weapons Hunt In Iraq Kamal Ahmad in London and Peter Beaumont in Baghdad US and Britain have decided that the UN will have no role in the search for weapons in Iraq; this does not bode well for the UN, nor does it give any credibility to any "weapons" that may allegedly be found. Many Labor MPs in Britain and some in the US are raising questions about these decisions and the loss of credibility for their governments at this critical time. 04/21/2003 (1) Re-Colonizing Iraq Tariq Ali America has led the way in re-colonizing Iraq, but this has created new problems for the UN, the EU and other nations in the world. America has created new problems for the world; the outcome is yet to be understood for the long run. 04/21/2003 (1) Israel to Get Iraqi Oil Ed Vuillamy in Washington, DC Israel and American are planning to pipe oil from Iraq to Israel. This may cause many problems in the region, though Israel is once again seen as one of the major beneficiaries of the US invasion of Iraq (taking out the Iraqi threat to Israel and now, cheap oil to Israel). 04/21/2003 (1) Vatican Wants World's Simmering Wars To Be Known John Thavis The Pope wants the world to be aware of the hundreds of "simmering wars" that are taking place around the globe. The Pope wants a change in attitude and mentality before peace will really have a chance in the world. 04/21/2003 (1) American Power and Bases Now Gird the World With Ring of Steel Ian Traynor American bases now gird the world with a ring of steel, bases and influence; these are parts of the spoils of war that America has sought and taken over. 04/21/2003 (1) Bush and Rummy Traded American $ & Citizenship for Residency in US Walid Rabah Walid provides proof that Bush and Rummy traded betrayal of Iraq by Republican Guard officers for citizenship and money in America. 04/21/2003 (1) I Saw Marines Kill Civilians Laurent Van der Stockt , Michel Guerrin for Le Monde Laurent van Der Stokt, a Dutch photographer who accompanied American troops in the Iraq invasion details how often civilians were killed carelessly, out of fear, or out of the rah rah nonsense the US Marines are taught in their training. 04/20/2003 (1) The Unthinkable Is Becoming Normal: Do Not Forget the Horror John Pilger Pilger reminds us that we must not forget the horror of the war against Iraq; do not let the picture of one little Iraqi boy being treated in the West become a picture that makes you forget the truth of the carnage to other children, parents and troops on all sides. 04/20/2003 (1) So, Mr. Blair, Where Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction In Iraq? Editorial in Independent (UK) The Independent asks of Tony Blair, "Where are the alleged weapons of mass destruction that was the reason behind your attack on Iraq?" Not one has been found, so the whole mess is beginning to sound like a fraudulent lie. 04/20/2003 (1) Panic Grips Beijing As Leaders Admit Tenfold Rise in Sars Jasper Becker in Beijing Beijing is in the grip of fear as the Chinese Government admits a tenfold increase in SARS infections. The Health Minister and the Mayor of Beijing were fired after this truth became known. The whole nation is in a panic, with justification. 04/20/2003 (1) US Wants Permanent Access to Military Bases in Postwar Iraq Independent The US plans to keep permanent bases in Iraq following this recent invasion. It is clear this was another reason for the American invasion of Iraq; it puts a heavy American footprint int he Middle East. 04/20/2003 (1) Baghdad's Self Proclaimed Mayor Promises Islamic Laws Andrew Buncombe in Baghdad The self-proclaimed "mayor" of Baghdad, the Deputy Leader of the Iraqi National Congress said the new government would be led by Islamic Laws. However, Ahmad Chalabi, the head of the INC said it was not what he envisaged. Mr. Zubaidi said he was elected by the tribal leaders of the area. 04/19/2003 (1) Mugabe Unleashes Reign of Terror Under Cover of Iraq War Basildon Peta Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, has unleashed a new reign of terror on his opposition while the world has been proccupied with the Iraq war and its aftermath. Things are going from bad to worse in Zimbabwe. No one knows where, when or how this terrorism will end. 04/19/2003 (1) Gunfire interrupts 1st Press Conference by "Pentagon's Man" Chalabi Kim Sengupta in Baghdad Iraqis made clear today that they wanted none of the Pentagon's man sent to rule Iraq, the convicted felon, Ahmad Chalabi--they fired at him and scared him and his paid "military" out of their shoes. Things do not look for this Pentagon planted "leader." T.A.N.Editor's note: I predicted yesterday that Chalabi would not last long; if he stays too long, I'm sure he will be returned to America in a box. 04/19/2003 (1) Israeli's Shoot Associated Press Cameraman Associated Press Israel, attempting to cover up its war crimes against Palestinians, is on a spree of killing journalists and peace activists. Today, they purposely shot and killed an Associated Press photographer, Nazeh Darwazeh, who was wearing a bright yellow vest that said "PRESS" on it. This is the third media person killed by Israel this year; the Israeli government never apologizes for their brutality or killings. 04/18/2003 (1) Is Saddam in Moscow? Zeeshan Bhutta Zeeshan Bhutta posits that Saddam may be in Russia at this time while the West is looking for him in Iraq. This theory is held by many in Russia, in England and elsewhere. Some even believe a secret deal was brokered to allow this to happen. 04/18/2003 (1) Upheaval, Any Upheaval Will Do Jim Lobe Michael Ledeen and others in the American Enteprise Institute, along with Richard Perle and the Defense Policy Board are interested not in peace or justice, but in churning the world and making trouble where they can. As Chas Freeman, a former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia put it, they want "war to turn the kaleidoscope, by people who know nothing about the Middle East...And there's no way to know how the pieces will fall." T.A.N. Editor's Note: We know where the pieces will fall, all against the good people of the region while Ledeen, Perle, the AEI and others continue their war without end in the safety of Washington, DC. But even this will come to an end at some point, God willing. 04/18/2003 (1) Tinker, Banker, NeoCon, Spy, Criminal--Ahmad Chalabi Now In Iraq Robert Dreyfuss Dreyfuss points out that Chalabi is a con-man who has plans for himself and for his patron, the US government, especially Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz and their inner circle at the Pentagon. Unfortunately, for the sake of justice and Iraq's future, as the American Enterprise Institute puts it, "The voices against Chalabi don't matter" because the neo-cons and their wealthy oil compny backers intend on putting him in power. T.A.N. Editor's Note; Chalabi may get on for a short while in Iraq, but if he stays too long and is too unjust, from what I know of Iraq and its people, his life in Iraq will be very, very short (even with American troops guarding him). 04/18/2003 (1) Retired CIA Agent Says Weapons of Mass Destruction Will Be Found, Even If US Has to Plant Them Ray McGovern and AFP Former CIA agent, Ray Mc Govern claims that the US will find "weapons of mass destruction",even if it has to plant them. Mc Govern and other agents have formed a group to work for truth in this matter; they have serious doubts about the credibility of the US government in such matters. 04/18/2003 (1) British Aid Plane Prevented From Entering Iraq Kate Holton (Reuters) American troops have stopped a British plane from landing in Iraq; the plane had medical supplies for children from the Save the Children Foundation. This is also a violation of the Geneva Convention. Editor's Note from T.A.N.: General Franks and the commander on the scene who refused this plane landing rights must be prosecuted by the International Court at the Hague for war crimes. Please write the Court to pursue this matter; we shall. 04/18/2003 (1) Who Really Planned the Iraq War Pravda (Russia) This stunning article from the offical news agency of Russia, Pravda, indicates that the attack on Iraq was planned years ago by zionists and Israel. The ultimate plan is to divide Iraq so that its oil may be plundered and so Iraq can no longer be a power in the Middle East. 04/18/2003 (1) Israeli Commandoes in Iraq to Assassinate 500 Iraqi Scientists French TV Channel 5 A prominent French general has charged on French Channel 5 that there are 150 Israeli commandoes, who may be working within US forces ranks, in Iraq to assassinate 500 Iraqi scientists. This follows reports that the scientists were being hunted and those who have been found have been threatened with death and harassment of various sorts. The scientists have pleaded for protection. This is an ominous further sign of Israel's involvement in the Iraq crisis; it is already known that Sharon of Israel wants Iraq, then Syria, then Lebanon and then Iran to undergo "regime change" through US force. 04/16/2003 (1) Iran Challenges US and Braces for Nuclear Dispute: Also Says It Will Back Syria if Syria Attacked by US/UK Dan De Luce in Teherean Iran made clear tht it will not allow US/UK to dominate the region or threaten it. Iran also made clear that it would aid Syria should the US/UK attack Syria, but did not specify what type of aid this would be. This has made the Middle East pot boil a bit hotter these days. As Iran also pointed out, "Syria is on the frontline against Zionist pressures." 04/16/2003 (1) Blair Tries to Mend Fences With Chirac on Iraq Ian Black and Helena Smith in Athens Blair is trying to mend fences with Chirac and other European Union leaders, but it will take time. The key are is the role of the UN in Iraq; that's where the tension lies. At the same time, protesters in Greece called England and America, "murderers" and "thugs." 04/16/2003 (1) Blair's Alliance With Bush is A Damaging Strategic Error Robin Cook Robin Cook explains why the Blair/Bush alliance is a mistake for England and for Blair's career. He also makes clear the West has no real idea of how to run Iraq and that in the end, will muck it up more than ever. 04/16/2003 (1) Human Genome Project Finishes Entire Sequence Steve Connor The Human Genome has been mapped. This is one of the great feats of science; now it is time to use this for the good of mankind. 04/16/2003 (1) SARS Identified as Beijing Covers Up Scores of Cases Jeremy Laurance Lauance points out that many cases of SARS have been concealed in China, to the detriment of the world because this has allowed its rapid spread. WHO officials are working on plans to understand SARS and to create methods and medicines to deal with this new world-wide, very dangerous disease. 04/16/2003 (1) Has the War Left the World a Safer Place? Rupert Cornwell Cornwell asks if the invasion of Iraq has made the world a safer place-- his answer is a resounding, NO. He goes on to raise other serious questions about this war, terrorism and the the US/UK policies toward "terrorism." 04/16/2003 (1) For the People on the Streets of Baghdad, This is Not Liberation But a New Colonial Oppression Robert Fisk in Baghdad In a hard hitting article, Robert Fisk points out that the Iraqis want the Americans out--and now. The Iraqi war of liberation from the Americans may just be starting; things have gone from bad to worse in a very short time for America's "liberators." 04/16/2003 (1) UN Snubs Blair Plea for Envoy to Iraq; PM Isolated by His Allegiance to White House Stance Leonard Doyle and Paul Waugh in Athens, Greece The UN rebuffed Tony Blair's appeal for a special UN Envoy to Iraq because this would have given a veneer of approval of the US and UK invasion and chaos in Iraq. Blair is now more isolated because he continues to follow the US lead. 04/16/2003 (1) Bush II Foolishly Opened Pandor's Box: Now He Can't Control It Sam Hamod This hard hitting piece makes clear that Bush II and Powell II have made a mess of things in the world at the behest of a cabal made up of Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Perle, Kristol, Feith and Cheney who want America to be involved in endless war--they have opened Pandora's Box and now can't control it. This is something that the wiser and better leaders, Bush I and Powell I were not wont to do in the first Gulf War. By the same token, Powell II is but a shadow of Powell I, and Bush II is not the man his father was and is. 04/15/2003 (1) Syria In America's Sights: Would Assad Invite a Cruise Missile Into His Palace Robert Fisk America, with its usual double standard, and again with no proof, is now accusing Syria of aiding "terrorism", as it does the work and bidding of Sharon of Israel. Bush, Powell and Rumsfeld have all made remarks threatening Syria, all with no proof. On the other hand, why should Syria no allow some of the Baath Party members to enter Baathist Syria for sanctuary; though they have fought in the past, exile is allowed everywhere in the world and why not in the MIddle East. Editor's Note from T.A.N.: Have you noticed that Rummy and Bush have found no "weapons of mass destruction" or "chemical weapons" in Iraq. In answer to questions about this, Rumsfeld has said, "We have no time to look for them." Also, note, none were used against American troops; again, contradicting the dire warnings from Rummy and Bush. Do you continue to believe either Bush, Rummy or Cheney? We can't. Oh yes, the American economy is going further down the tubes, just as we forecast several months ago here at todaysalternativenews.com. 04/15/2003 (1) The Destruction of Our Civilization Sam Hamod, Rania Masri, Al Jazeera and Robert Fisk Bush, Rumsfeld and the US commanders on the ground could have stopped the looting and destruction of the Museum of Antiquities, the Museum of the Qur'an and other important civilizational sites in Baghadad; instead, they demurred, now these priceless treasures are lost forever, for all of mankind, for all of our civilization. No doubt, these men are barbarians and should be tried as war criminals at The Hague. Why did they do it? Clearly, to destroy Islamic, Middle Eastern and other marks of civilization from the ancient world--as far as they are concerned, civilzation began with The Alamo and with the advent of America--how stupid and short sighted they are. When this time of history is written, their names will be written as men of ignorance, cruelty and greed. 04/14/2003 (1) Hyporcrisy of American Authorities on Iraq: Defend Only Two Ministries Robert Fisk, in Baghdad American hypocrisy in Iraq showed its ugly head again when the US protected only 2 ministry buildings, that of oil and interior; letting the priceless Museum of Anitquities, Water, Planning, Electricity and Civil Affairs be looted and destroyed. This shows that the Americans and Brits are barbarians, not fit to rule or to take over another country. T.A.N. Editors Note:This is not liberation, it is rape and pillage, with a desire to destroy civilization, much in the same way Europeans destroyed African, Asian and AmerIndian civilizations to destroy their pasts. This is barbarism at its worst, but such ignorant men as Bush, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz and Perle are such heathens they deserve our disdain and condemnation. 04/14/2003 (1) U.S. Threatens Iraqi Scientists www.Islamonline.net Iraqi scientists are being threatened with death and other consequences by U.S. troops and ruffians who were brought in to pillage their scientific facilities and work. This type of behavior is counterproductive and also in violation of Geneva Conventions. 04/13/2003 (1) Donald Rumsfeld in La La Land Sam Hamod As Hamod points out, either Rumsfeld doesn't know the truth of what is not going well in Iraq or is a liar. As he says, you take your choice. He points out that anarchy, looting and destruction are still unabated while US troops stand by as Iraqis plead for help in stopping this chaos and destruction. When Iraqi police responded to a call for their help, no one showed up to meet them at the designated destination. America had been warned early in the invasion that order and care of the occupied people was their responsibility; they failed to heed this warning from the UN Humanitarian Aid Agency; now all is chaos and it is creating more enemies for America. 04/13/2003 (1) New Scandal of U.S. Firm Awarded Iraq Police Contract Antony Barnett A scandal plagued corporation, DynaCorp, has been awarded the police contract for Iraq, even though they did a lousy job in Bosnia and were convicted of crimes for that in a recent British court decision. This will but exacerbate the situation and will help prove that the Bush team went into Iraq for profit, not for any humanitarian reasons. 04/12/2003 (1) News You Won't Find on CNN:Journalists Reveal Their True Colors medialens.org This critical report shows the true colors of most of the correspondents, especially the British on BBC and ITV who swooned at the "victory" in the war on Iraq, ignorning the death and destruction in favor of "photo ops" such as Saddam's statue coming down. Even then, that photo op was attended by less than 15 Iraqis, that was not evident unless you had a long shot of the overall scene that day. 04/12/2003 (1) PIllagers Strip Iraqi Museum of Its Ancient Treasures John F. Burns Looters have plundered the antiquities of the Baghdad Museum, a loss of 5000 years of history, while American troops stood by. When they did intervene, it was useful but lasted only a short time. But, as one of the archaeologists said, "'This is not a liberation, this is a humiliation." 04/12/2003 (1) Syria Could Be Next, Warns Washington Ed Vulliamy in Washington, DC Syria may be the next target of the unelected Nazi's who run American foreign policy, over the impotent body of Colin Powell-- Wolfowitz, Perle and friends. They have no proof other than their assertions, but on behalf of Israel they are ready to have a go at the Hezbollah forces in Lebanon (who, incidentally, kicked the Israelis out of Lebanon by force.) 04/12/2003 (1) A Civilization Torn to Pieces Robert Fisk Baghdad and the Iraqi civilization is being ripped apart by looters, even the Museum of Antiquity is being plundered while American troops stand by and let it happen. Fisk calls this "liberation" into question--as do so many other intelligent people. By failing to stop the new conflict between the Sunni and the Shi'a, America is setting in motion forces that may lead to a new civil war and more civil unrest in Iraq. 04/11/2003 (1) The Two Faces of President George Bush Sam Hamod Hamod points out that GW Bush is two-faced and that his words and his actions are often at odds with one another. He cites examples of veteran's pay cuts, "liberation" that is becoming "occupation," in Iraq, "reconstruction" lies and his and Rumsfeld's intimidation of the American and world media by attacks both militarily and verbally. 04/10/2003 (1) Opinions From Around the World: Divided Between Jubilation and Dismay John Lichfield & Fred Weir;Sai'd Ghazali;Jan McGirk;Andrew Gumbel Views of the war in Iraq from various parts of the world; well worth reading to get the differing views. 04/10/2003 (1) Murdered in a Mosque: The Cleric Who Went Home to Act As a Peacemaker Cahal Milmo The killing of Imam Khoei in Najaf in the Mosque of Ali raises questions and doubts about what is really going on and how people actually feel in the Shi'a community of Najaf and Iraq. 04/10/2003 (1) Baghdad: The Day After--The Day of Anarchy and Looting Robert Fisk The day after America took a kind of control of Baghdad, anarchy,chaos,looting and misery overtook the city and caused major destruction to important sites in the city. Is this really "liberation"? Fisk raises unique insights into the reality of Baghdad the day after it's "liberation." 04/10/2003 (1) Is Killing Journalists Part of Pentagon Press Policy? FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting) Many believe the Pentagon is purposely attacking independent journalists in Iraq, just as they did in the Kosovo and Bosnian wars so that the truth will not come out. This recent attack on Al Jazeera and on the Palestine Hotel where several journalists were killed was in plain daylight and done by an American tank and an American jet; these places were in the "no fire zone". Thus, these attacks were against International laws protecting journalists. Editors Note from T.A.N. We believe these soldiers and pilots shoud be prosecuted as first degree murderers because these were out and out murders. We shall press for their prosecution through FAIR and other agencies within the UN; this should not have happened and should not be allowed to happen again. 04/09/2003 (1) Britain Must Now Ensure That There Is No US Puppet Government in Iraq Donald Macintyre Macintyre makes clear that it is up to Britain not to allow a US puppet government in Iraq. The problem is that the US administration is already sending in "their men" to govern Iraq. If this puppet government takes place, it will let down the British people, their army and the Iraqi people. 04/09/2003 (1) From Soul Power 68, to Pirate Power 03 : Racist War and Pirate Plunder BlackCommentator.com America's war in Iraq is helping to destroy the American economy, has created new alliances against us and this desire for power and plunder will lead to the final phase and destruction of American power in the world. 04/09/2003 (1) Now That Saddam Hussein Is gone Sam Hamod Now that Saddam Hussein is gone, the big question now is what shall happen in Iraq and in the Arab and Muslim worlds. Will Bush/Blair rape Iraq as Cheney/Rumsfeld want, or will they let the UN come in and try to help the Iraqi people? Though the Iraqis are happy Saddam is gone, when the euphoria is over, they'll realize their water, electricity, food and shelter are gone thanks to Saddam and Bush/Blair. Also, some Muslims in the world believe this is a new form of colonialism and a Crusade against Islam; even the Shaikh Al Azhar believes this. The future is now open to question; we hope for the best, but we are a bit pessimistic at this time. 04/09/2003 (1) U.S. Betrays Its Core Values Gunter Grass Gunter Grass points out that America is betraying its core values of democracy, decency and humility with arrogance, ignorance and greed for power and wealth. He feels that Germany has learned from its past, but that America must now wake up to this reality in its behavior before it is too late. 04/08/2003 (1) Amerikan Leaders Trying To Run Independent Journalists Out of Baghdad, Out of Iraq Sam Hamod American leaders are trying to intimidate foreign journalists so that they'll leave Baghdad and Iraq. Today, American troops fired on the Palestine Hotel and the headquarters of Al Jazeera, both places in the "no fire zone"; in both instances, they killed 2 journalists in both places. Bush's madness is being seen by the whole world, but in time it has to stop because the American people and a new coalition of Russia, China, France and Germany will put a stop to it politically and if necessary, perhaps militarily. 04/08/2003 (1) A Busy Couple of Days in Israel--More Palestinians Killed and Houses Bulldozed Gila Svirsky by way of Rabbi Michael Lerner Gila Svirsky, an Israeli woman who is part of Coalition of Women for Peace writes of trying to stop Israeli bulldozers from demolishing more homes, arresting Palestinian men for no reason and the soldiers not really knowing why they are engaging in this brutality except for their orders. As she says, "The Israeli army kekeps turning the skrews, but, hey, what's going on in Baghdad?" T.A.N. Editors note: This brutality in Palestine and Baghdad must stop; today, American troops blasted the headquarters of Al Jazeera and killed 2 journalists inside, then attacked the Palestine Hotel and killed 2 more journalists and wounded others--both sites were in "no fire zones"--but American troops who are trying to get the journalists out of Baghdad are trying to intimidate the journalists so no can witness their misdeeds and cruelty. It won't work; the journalists now , more than ever, will stay--and we say, as in the case of Gila, thank God for their courage in the face of the cruelty of Israeli and American troops. None of the troops I served with would ever do such evil things; they must be copying their leaders, Sharon and Bush-neither of whom are to be trusted. 04/08/2003 (1) Letter to UN Ambassadors on the Security Council Sam Hamod Letter to UN Security Council Ambassadors asking them to U.N. regulations to stop the invasion/war against Iraq. 04/08/2003 (1) We See Too Much, We Know Too Much. That's Our Best Defense Against Bush and Blair John Pilger, Independent Pilger points out that the real reasons behind the Bush/Blair invasionn of Iraq are evident, and, as the Father of the HOuse of Commons, Tam Dalyell, a Labor MP for 41 years, Blair and Bush should be taken to the International Court at the Hague for War Crimes. Ghada Karmi, a Palestinian writers goes on to say, "A deep and unconscious racism imbues every aspect of Western policy toward Iraq" and Palestine." 04/07/2003 (1) Iraqi Hospitals Overwhelmed by Living and Dead: May Alienate Iraqi Population Vernon Loeb and Jonathan Weisman International aid agencies say Iraqi hospitals are inadequate for the wounded civilians and military that have been injured from massive American bombing and artillary attacks. Many believe this will alienate Iraqis for the long term against the U.S. and Britain. As one man said, "This is the only natural response to this kind of attack and invasion." 04/07/2003 (1) Amid Jubilation, a child lies in agony, clothes soaked in blood Robert Fisk in Baghdad Fisk shows you the real agony of the attack on Iraq, especially on the civilians in Baghdad--mangled bodies, wounded women and children, men who have lost their eyes. The anger and frustration of the Iraqis is intense and will not go away. Bush and the American TV war look so clean, but that is the video game quality of it all-- the reality is far worse and unimaginable unless you are there as an eyewitness. 04/07/2003 (1) War In Iraq; April 8, 2003; Baghdad Robert Fisk Fisk's eyewitness account of today's battles, bizarre incidents and American troops firing at and bombing civlians as well as Iraqi military. When he found 3 men willing to stand alone against the American superior firepower, he said, "That in itself, I thought, said something about both the courage and the hopelessness of the Arabs.' 04/07/2003 (1) Egypt: Further Detentions of Anti-War Activists Amnesty International Egypt is jailing many anti-war activists, especially in Cairo, even though it is against International Law and the protesters are showing their concern for the deaths of Iraqis from the American/British invasion of Iraq. Amnesty International has shown its alarm and brought it to the attention of the world. 04/07/2003 (1) Israel Says Blair's Peace Efforts Too Extreme Robert Tait in Jerusalem Blair's attempt to set a Middle East Peace Plan in motion is under severe attack from Sharon and Israel. Blair needs Bush's help on this matter if he is to retain his position in England. T.A.N. Editor's Note: If Sharon prevails, then the world is in for more bloodshed in the future, but America will not have England, France, Russia, China or Germany as an ally in matters of the Middle East or at the United Nations. 04/07/2003 (1) Gurkhas Guard American General Garner in Iraq David Rennie Interestingly, British Army Gurkha soldiers will be guarding the new American appointed "adminstrator" of Iraq. One wonders why he's not being guarded by American troops. Very strange, even with all the excuses the American government gives for why this is happening. 04/07/2003 (1) History May Be Against U.S. in Iraq Jim Goldsborough Goldsborough points out that various western regimes have tried to occupy and milk Iraq and Iran; however, in the end, the western regimes lost their hold on these countries and their oil. Also, as Hosni Mubarak said, "This war will create a hundred Bin Laden's." Goldsborough says, history may be on his side of Wolfowitz, Perle and friends who think they can pull this off. 04/07/2003 (1) Russian Intelligence Report on Iraq War Necroman translation from website Russian intelligence report on Iraq war. Also mentioned is the American attack on a Russian embassy group leaving for Syria. 04/06/2003 (1) The Battle of Baghdad Robert Fisk Fisk's eyewitness views of the battle of Baghdad; all the details you won't find on MSNBC, CBS,NBC, ABC, PBS or Faux networks. Fisk brings out the real horror of this war, as real, not as a television/game/war. 04/05/2003 (1) Baghdad and Basketball Sam Hamod This is a meditation on the NCAA basketball tournament, time past in America, the war in Iraq, ancient Babylon and the lack of courage of the Roman and now the U.S.senators to stand up for what is morally and legally right. He concludes, "Ah, how our democracy, our moral leadership, has been stolen and now destroyed." 04/05/2003 (1) Russian Military Intelligence Analysis Russian Military April 5, 2003 Russian Military Intelligence report on U.S./British invasion of Iraq; battles continue in south, north and around Baghdad. 04/04/2003 (1) The War That May End The Age of Superpower Henry C.K. Liu Henry C K Liu sees cracks in the superpower status of America in its invasion of Iraq. He feels, as with Rome, this may presage the eventual end of the "superpower" concept, that other forces will come into play to neutralize this, especially the will of people within a nation to resist take-over from outside invaders. 04/04/2003 (1) Russian Military Intelligence Analysis Russian Military A Russian military analysis of the American/British invasion of Iraq on day 4.4.03. 04/04/2003 (1) US Forces Use Schools For Cover Russell Skelton in Northern Iraq Russell Skelton reports that US forces have taken over a secondary school and kept it off limites to reporters--making it clear that they are no better than the Iraqis who use schools and other buildings for fighting centers and camoflouge. The US troops are also living amidst the Kurds, thus scaring the Kurds who feel they may be targeted because the US troops are trying to hide among them. 04/04/2003 (1) Who Cares About Dead Iraqis? Body Counts, Rummy's Plan and the Grisly Stuff they Don't Want You To See Mark Morford Mark Morford points out the care-less attitudes of Rummy and his generals with respect to the killing of Iraqi civilians (no matter how much their rhetoric says the opposite). He mocks the "liberation" rhetoric, knowing full well it is false, another lie from the Bush team. 04/04/2003 (1) Wailing Children, the Wounded, the Dead: Victims of the Day Cluster Bombs Rained on Babylon Robert Fisk Robert Fisk reports on the wounded and dead from the illegal and immoral use of cluster bombs that hit civilians sites in Iraq--in violation of international law. He points out that the Americans and British may find themselves on the docket for war crimes; he also pointed out that Israel has used the cluster bombs on civilians as well. So much for the morality of so called "democracies". 04/04/2003 (1) Reports of Airport Assault Are Premature: It Didn't Happen Robert Fisk Robert Fisk went to Saddam Hussein Airport today, hours after the BBC and American networks said that American troops had taken the airport and found that there were no American or Iraqi troops there! He wonders why these Americans lies persist. He also feels that the Iraqis will fight the invaders, not give them the roses Cheney and Rummy promised the American troops. T.A.N. Editor's note: We are positive that the "embedded" journalists know as little as the military wants them to know; they often convey lies because that's what they're told. Mr. Fisk and others on the ground have shown that our generals and other leaders in Washington, are lying to the American people and to the world. For over a week now we were told Basra, Najaf and Karbala were in "coalition" hands; now we find out that none of these cities are under "coalition" control. Why is the American public being lied to--perhaps just like Viet Nam, because our leaders refuse to admit that they are failing or that our successes are either non-existant or smaller than they'd have us believe so that the American public does not turn on our leaders. 04/03/2003 (1) Is the Prime Minister Losing His Marbles? Catherine Bennett In a slightly sarcastic essay, Catherine Bennett questions whether Tony Blair has lost his marbles? Some think he has; citing famous psychiatrists and psychologists, Ms.Bennett makes a strong case for Blair being unhinged. 04/03/2003 (1) BLUSTER BOMB LANDS IN MEDIA BUNKER: Playing to the Gallery Simon Hoggart shows how many of the British politicians are now attack their media because of honest, critical articles. Obviously, this is absurd and not good for democracy or the truth. At one point, he even mocks Mr. Hoon for taking tips on warfare from the American icon, the self-appointed Colonel, Col. Sanders of fried chicken fame. Ah, yes, Hoon, another "chickenhawk" like Bush, Blair, Ashcroft, Cheney, Wolfowitz and Perle! 04/03/2003 (1) Unhappy Endings Polly Toynbee Polly Toynbee shows convincingly that Bush/Blair are misleading themselves and the world when they say things will be all rosy after the war in Iraq. She labels Blair's visions as creations from a "dream factory." T.A.N. Editor's Note: We believe that Bush has lied to everyone, including Blair; we only hope the world will wake up before it allows Bush to mislead anyone further. Blair, if he believes Bush, is living in fantasy land. S.H. 04/03/2003 (1) THIS IS NOT TERRORISM Fred Kaplan Kaplan makes clear that civilians who are fighting for their families, homes and country are not "terrorists" just because they are not formal soldiers in uniform. The American reach to make this connection to 9/11 is a lie and an immoral act of its own, a kind of American terrorism by semantics. T.A.N. Editors Note: We must remember, most of the colonists who fought for our independence in America had no "uniforms" and fought with their farm clothes on, using whatever means they had, just as the Iraqi people are doing today. This imposter president, GW Bush, has lied to our people and to our troops that this is "a war of liberation"; all educated and intelligent people know this is a war of conquest for oil, spoils and power in the Middle East. 04/03/2003 (1) Bush, Saddam and Iraq: The Truth Arundhati Roy Arundhati Roy makes clear the injustice, the ignorance and immoralty of Bush/Blair war on Iraq. She also shows how ignorant the American people and soldiers are about this "war of liberation" (sarcasm) and the start of the "American Empire." 04/02/2003 (1) Kenneth Kaunda: Bush and Blair Are Savages Brighton Phiri Kenneth Kaunda, former president of Zambia and one of the leaders of democracy in Africa, calls Bush and Blair, "savages" for their attack on Iraq and their careless killing of civilians in this illegal and unnecessary war. 04/02/2003 (1) So We Die Again Ali Hussain Ali Al-Mumin A letter from an Iraqi educator in Karbala, Iraq, homeless from American bombs that hit his civilian sector. This man, educated at Stanford University, sees Saddam Hussein and George W.Bush as spiritual brothers, both intent on greed, power and both ruthless in their behavior. 04/02/2003 (1) Proof: Baghdad Marketplace Deaths Caused by U.S. Missile Cahal Milmo Proof positive has been found to prove that the missile that killed scores of Iraqis in a Baghdad maketplace came from an American Navy Prowler airplane; the identification came from a serial number on the exploded missile at the site. 04/01/2003 (1) A Warmonger Explains War to a Peacenik Anonymous A sarcastic look at a dialogue between a peacenik and a warmonger. Doesn't this sound a bit like Bush, Cheney, Wolfie, Rummy and Kristol talking to an intelligent person. 04/01/2003 (1) U.N. Rights Envoy Wants Monitors in Iraq Reuters, April 1, 2003 UN monitors should be sent into Iraq to protect the lives and rights of Iraqi civilians. 04/01/2003 (1) Kurds Disappointment With America Scott Carrier Scott Carrier's report from Iraq indicates that Kurds no longer respect America's intentions in Southern Iraq; they fear they will not get their homeland because of Turkey's position against it. We at todaysalternativenews.com feel this is a very complicated situation that involves Iraq, the Kurds and Turkey; all have vested interests and we shall try to present all sides of this issue, especially in light of America and the UN's promises to respect Iraq's territorial integrity. 04/01/2003 (1) Clueless in Iraq Al Martin Al Martin argues that misinformation and outright lies from the U.S. Government have destroyed America's credibility in the world. 03/31/2003 (1) Rumsfeld In Trouble Julian Borger Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is in trouble for interfering in the Iraq war; he wants to micro-manage his generals, to the detriment of his war effort. This is causing confusion and upset in the U.S. war strategy. 03/31/2003 (1) Iraqi Shi'a Sargeant's Suicide Mission Scares Allies Robert Fisk A Shi'a sargeant, one of the people Bush lied about wanting to "free", used himself as a suicide bomber against Allied trooops; this has frightened and puzzled all the warmongers in the U.S. and England--their lies are now revealed--the Iraqis don't want America or England's invasion of their homeland. 03/29/2003 (1) It Was An Outrage, An Obscenity Robert Fisk in Iraq Robert Fisk's eyewitness view of an American fighter plane's massacaring of Iraqi civilians in Baghdad. 03/28/2003 (1) America Has Already Lost the War Sam Hamod In this unique perspective, Prof. Sam Hamod, an expert on International Affairs, posits that America has actually lost the larger war in Iraq. North Korea, China and Russia now know we are not the 10,000 pound guerrilla they thought we were; this has now shown that America is vulnerable. 03/27/2003 (1) Hypocritical U.S. Media Applauds Bombing of Iraqi TV FAIR Hypocritical American media giants praised the bombing of Iraqi TV. This may be a "war crime" because it was an unwarranted attack on civilians working within, according to Amnesty International; others saw it as another form of censorship of media that shows a side other than that of Bush/Blair/America/England. As one expert put it, "So much for truth in the media, fairness in media and for hearing both sides of a controversial war." 03/26/2003 (1) U.S. Government Lies About American Losses in Iraq Sanwa Ata Mosahara The American military is covering up the true numbers of troop losses in Iraq; this is but one example of these lies from Al Minar TV of Beirut, Lebanon. 03/20/2003 (1) What's Really Behind Bush's War On Iraq Professor Sam Hamod The real reasons behind Bush's war on Iraq--not the rhetoric Bush spews out, but the truth. 03/20/2003 (1) Our View of the Iraq War: TodaysAlternativeNews.com Sam Hamod, Editor The 10 point position of www.todaysalternativnews.com on the Iraq War. 03/20/2003 (1) World Leaders Express Regret and Anger at U.S. Invasion of Iraq Reuters At the UN, the major nations of the world condemned, in harsh terms, the Bush led war on Iraq. Most of the world's religious leaders, led by the Pope among others, condemned this illegal and immoral action by Bush/Blair. 03/20/2003 (1) I Weep; For My Country Senator Robert Byrd Speech by Senator Byrd decrying Bush's failed diplomacy and wrong path that has led to war and to the destruction of America's good and moral name in the world. 03/19/2003 (1) Rachel's War Rachel Corrie These are emails that Rachel Corrie sent to her parents in the USA before she was brazenly run down by an Israeli bulldozer in plain sight. The Israeli Army spokesman said, "It was her fault." Another said, "We'll look into this." Interestingly, when a Chinese student stood up to a tank in Tienaman Square, to the American press and president, he was a hero; when an American girl stood up to an Israeli bulldozer, nothing was said by our American government, nor by much of the U.S. media--there was no condemnation of Israel. Editor's Note: What has happened to our sense of outrage? What have Bush,Wolfowitz, Ashcroft and Rummy done to America? Is this a land of the O'Reilly's, the Limbaugh's, the Falwell's, and the Robertson's--false Christians all. Has the Bush government totally lost all of its morals ( I say Bush government because he certainly doesn't represent most of us who are educated, moral and ethical). I'm afraid so. From what I can see, neither Bush nor his minions have any morals left--that is, if they had any in the first place. 03/18/2003 (1) Bush and Blair Are Starting A War Without End Sam Hamod Bush and Blair with their attack on Iraq are starting a war that will not end in our lifetime. They will antagonize the entire Arab and Muslim worlds; this will also serve as a shot over the bow, as a warning about their place on the American hit list, to North Korea, Iran, Syria and Lebanon. None of this bodes well for peace in our time. 03/17/2003 (1) Essay by Rachel Corrie and Comments from Her Parents; She Was Purposely Killed by an Israeli Bulldozer Rachel Corrie; Craig and Cindy Corrie Chilling and passionate eyewitness writing from Rafah Refugee Camp, Palestine, from Rachel Corrie (who as purposely killed by an Israeli bulldozer) as he demonstrated peacefully against Israeli brutality and destruction of a home. There are also comments from her parents about her courage, dedication and their loss. Israel had no apology for her death; Israel blamed her. 03/17/2003 (1) Blair's, Bush's and Powell's Lies John Pilger Blair, Bush and Powell have all lied to the public and to the UN about Iraq's poison weapons; in truth, according to the best U.S., U.K. intelligence, Iraq's poison weapons have all been destroyed since 1995 according to credible eyewitness witnesses. 03/12/2003 (1) The Smartest Man in the World--George Bush Jr.! Raid Qusti A satiric look at George Bush and his conning of the American people into his war on Iraq. 03/11/2003 (1) Israeli Brutality: Rafah Refugee Camp From Occupied Palestine Eyewitness accounts of Israeli IDF brutality in Palestinian refugee camps. Unfortunately, we could not get the pictures to post, when we achieve that we will post them in this story. 03/11/2003 (1) Iraq Is Not Japan Sam Hamod Iraq will not be as easy to occupy or govern if and when America defeats Saddam Hussein. Iraq has a long history of rebellion and hostility among its various warring groups; yet, none will take kindly to an American ruler for any amount of time. America could win the "war" and lose the peace. 03/11/2003 (1) American Companies Greedily Waiting To Make Profit on Iraq Take-over Sam Hamod, Peter Slevin and Mike Allen American corporations are waiting greedily to make millions of dollars from the "reconstruction" of Iraq after the American take-over. 03/10/2003 (1) Grand Imam of Al Azhar Calls For Defensive Jihad if America Attacks Iraq Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Sobhi Migahid The Grand Imam of Al Azhar, the leading Islamic University in the world and the oldest continually functioning university in the world, stated that it was the duty of all Muslims to hava a defensive Jihad on behalf of Iraq should America attack Iraq. He also pointed out that Bush wants to redraw the map of the Middle East: thus, he made clear the Jihad was not against the American people but against the Bush administration. 03/10/2003 (1) Blowing Up The Street, Better Than Bush in Iraq The Observer, U.K. A satiric British spoof of Bush's "lack of patience" for the start of an attack on Iraq. 03/09/2003 (1) A Defense of Morality and Peace in the Holy Land Nurit Peled Nurit Peled speaks of morality, peace and the suffering of bereaved families in Israel and Palestine. Her strong and courageous voice will not be stilled by those who make wanton and immoral attacks on her and her desire for human beings to live in peace and to console one another. 03/09/2003 (1) March 15, Emergency Convergence on White House VoteNoWar A world wide call for demonstrations against Bush and Blair's war on March 15 by groups from all over the world. The world doesn't want this evil war; only the warmongers in the White House and Blair want it for oil and power. Join this demonstration, let Bush and Blair know that their evil is apparent to the masses on the earth. 03/08/2003 (1) UN Inspectors Criticize Bush and U.S. "Intelligence" That Make False Claims Sam Hamod, Bob Drogin & Greg Miller UN experts and inspectors attacked Bush, Powell and the misleading and false reports by the USA on Iraqi "hidden weapons of mass destruction." Neither Bush nor Powell would admit their errors, nor did they give any proof; Blix was upset with Bush repeating his lies in his March 6, news conference. Also, note that Bush did not call upon the Dean of the White House and D.C. press corps, Helen Thomas; it shows he is afraid of hard, direct questions. Even then, he gave speeches, he never once answered a question. As one commentator put it, "Bush is ignorant of reality; he lives in Texas wonderland." 03/07/2003 (1) Murder of Palestinian Population Under The Cover of Righteousness Shulamit Aloni, former Minister in the Israeli Government Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population under the guise of righteousness; this brave Israeli writer, a former Minister in the Israeli Government shows the reality for how horrible it actually is. 03/07/2003 (1) Israeli Army Uses Illegal Weapons, kill 11 harm hundreds in "revenge attack" Alan Philips in Gaza, Palestine ; Daily Telegraph, U.K. Israel, following its usual brutal retaliation procedures, killed 11 and wounded hundreds in an attack in Gaza--using flechettes (a weapon disallowed by the UN and International Conventions for urban warfare)and tanks--even attacking firemen, medics and civilians. 03/06/2003 (1) Coalition of the Coerced and the Bribed Phyllis Bennis, John Cavanaugh and Sarah Anderson An Institute For Policy Studies report makes clear that Bush's 'coalition of the willing' is more a coalition of the coerced and bribed. Thus, Bush and his minions are perpetrating a lie in order to get support at the UN and to go to war against Iraq. 03/06/2003 (1) Spiritual Battle Marvin X There is a great spiritual battle taking place and though America may win the battle against Iraq and destroy and 8000 year old city and civilization, they will lose the war because they are on the wrong side spiritually. America may learn the lessons of the terror blacks experienced over the last 500 years. 03/06/2003 (1) Bush is Conning America: The Flim Flam Charley Reese The Bush administration is conning the American public about Saddam and his weaponry; they know almost all of his poison weapons and other major weapons were destroyed by 1995--this from defectors the West found to be credible. Bush is starting a war based on his own lies; he is destroying the credibility of America for his own ends. 03/06/2003 (1) Traces of Poison: Israel First to Use Poison Gas in MIddle East in 1948 Salman Abu-Sitta Israel, not Iraq, was the first to use poison weapons of war in the Middle East when they used them against the Palestinians in 1948 and thereafter. 03/06/2003 (1) Were Israelis The Real Suicide Bombers? Ernest Cienfuegos Sharon's administration may have actually been behind the recent "suicide bombings" in Israel. Photos show some of the "suicide bombers" with the Star of David on their necks! 03/06/2003 (1) Mass Murder In The Middle East & The Peace Movement Marvin X Israel is murdering Palestinians daily; meantime, the world focuses on the pseudo menace of Saddam Hussein. 03/05/2003 (1) Our Last Chance For Peace In the Middle East Sam Hamod The problems in the Middle East and the problems of "terrorism" can be solved if Bush will quit helping Sharon brutalize Palestinians and create a just peace between Israel/Palestine. In addition, he must also pull U.S. troops out of Saudi Arabia. If he doesn't do these two things, all of us in America will suffer for Bush's wrong decisions. If he attacks Iraq, then it will be too late to stop terrorism and too late to solve the problems in the Middle East because then we will be the problem. 03/03/2003 (1) Memo of NSA Plan to Bug UN Security Council: the text The text of the secret memo of the U.S. National Security Agency planning to "bug" UN Security Council member states. This, of course, is illegal, immoral and unethical; it has caused great upset at the UN and in the world. 03/03/2003 (1) Beginning A Modern Religious War Jim Goldsborough In ignorance, President Bush is going to start a modern religious war, though it is opposed by the vast majority of Christian leaders and Muslim leaders, but is supported by a small but vocal group of Xian fundamentalists and neo-conservative zionist Jews in the administration. This war will lead to more misery, not to any peace or security in the world. It is being led by the ignorant and the immoral. Editors Note of T.A.N.: Note also that Tony Blair dismissed the Anglican and Catholic Bishops of England by saying, "They have no moral legitamacy". My question is, who is he to say such an ignorant thing--though maybe I answered my own question with the term of his ignorance. 03/02/2003 (1) Crossing the Rubicon: America's Descent Into Fascism Since 9/11 Michael C. Ruppert America's descent into fascism is chronicled by Michael Ruppert with evidence and excellent reasoning; a must read. 03/02/2003 (1) U.S. Dirty Tricks Used to Win Vote at UN Martin Bright, Ed Vulliamy & Peter Beaumont A startling secret memo shows that America has been using such "dirty tricks" as tapping phones, email copying, etc. illegally against members of the UN Security Council in order to either persuade or bribe them into voting for the American position for an attack on Iraq: the illegal surveillance was especially heavy against the "middle six" delegations that are undeclared on a new American resolution, Angola, Cameroon, Chile, Mexico, Guinea and Pakistan. 03/02/2003 (1) ATTENTION: U.S. To Use Poison Gas in Iraq Geoffrey Lean & Severin Carrell The U.S. is preparing to use toxic, poison gas in the proposed war on Iraq, this is in contravention and violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. This gas was used in Moscow against the Chechens; many Russians died from it. Britain has warned the U.S. that it will not allow its troops to use these gases or to support their uses; this is the first break in the Anglo-American alliance. Editors Note from T.A.N.: This violation of international treaties is yet another example of American hubris; it appears that before too long Mr. Bush and Mr.Rumsfeld may be brought before the International Criminal Court for Crimes Against Humanity. 03/01/2003 (1) Letter of Resignation From Ambassador John Brady Keisling in RE: Bush's War Polilcy in MIddle East H.E. Ambassador John Brady Kiesling A dramatic letter of resignation from a seasoned and loyal U.S. Ambassador who is an expert on the Middle East, H.E. John Brady Kiesling to Sec. Colin Powell, standing against Bush's policies in the Middle East and his threatening war with Iraq. 03/01/2003 (1) Turkish Speaker of Parliament Nullifies U.S. Troop Vote Associated Press The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament nullified the vote by the Turkish Parliament to allow American troops into Turkey because there was no true majority of the Parliament voting for the troop deployment. 02/28/2003 (1) Endless War: National Security Paradise Dan Carpenter Endless war is the dream of security agencies; under Bush, it appears as if this will be his policy, something George Orwell wrote about in the 1930's. Furthermore, many in Congress are now beginning to worry about the Patriot Act 2, which will give the government extraordinary powers and strip people of many rights, including those of dissent and protest with little protection from the government. 02/28/2003 (1) Iraq War and Premeditated Genocide: What Is At Stake James Petras of Rebelion An American attack on Iraq would be genocide with hundreds of thousands killed, maimed and open to disease. Bush's war is being planned by executioners. 02/26/2003 (1) Our Most Sacred Duty Is to Fight and We Will President Fidel Castro Fidel Castro sees the threat to all of mankind from the antics and warlike behavior of George Bush, Jr.. He also makes clear that Bush's disdain for the 3rd world is wrong, but that if attacked, each of those poorer countries will stand their ground and fight--and Bush will not have an easy time of it. In the end, Bush may destroy the UN and humankind if he continues on his present path. 02/26/2003 (1) Iraq War Cost Could Soar,Pentagon Says Peter Gosselin & Robin Wright The cost of a war with Iraq will be enormous, much more than Rummy and the Pentagon first estimated. Some experts feel it could reach 1 trillion dollars if all does not go well. Also, allies will not foot the bill this time, America will (even the costs of its allies). 02/26/2003 (1) The Torture of Palestinian Children Under Israeli Occupation Variety of International Sources (see at bottom of article) Israeli brutality and torture of Palestinian children has reached alarming levels, yet little of the world media cover this tragedy. 02/26/2003 (1) I Q Test For War With Iraq anonymous Some facts everyone should know. 02/26/2003 (1) World Opinion Marches Cause Optimism John Pilger, England The demonstrations by people all over the world gives cause for optimism. We must carry on this battle against the forces of war and evil. 02/26/2003 (1) War Planners Begin To Speak of War's Risks David E. Sanger & Thom Shankar Only now are American military planners admitting that they won't really know how a war with Iraq will play out until they get into it and try to finish it; this is a contrast to their former bravado and big talk. 02/25/2003 (1) Some Night Thoughts on 9/11 Before Bush's War on Iraq Sam Hamod The author raises some provocative questions about 9/11 as to who did it, for what reasons and what the true repercussions have been for America and for the world. He doesn't buy into the easy line the U.S. government has given out, there are too many holes in their stories, i.e, the black boxes, the passports that were unscathed in the fires and the plane that was most likely shot down over Pennsylvania. 02/25/2003 (1) Europe's "Split" is Based on History Jim Goldsborough The "split" in Europe has more to do with history than with the Iraq war. Bush's new war will rip up many old alliances, old friendship and will be counterproductive for world peace, trade and humanity. The neoconservative counselors to Bush have wanted to redraw the map of the Middle East the world to their liking, Sept. 11 gave them the vehicle to do this. 02/25/2003 (1) America's War on the World from the Right Wing Brian Whitaker America's right wing, with the help of Ariel Sharon and the zionist lobby and the Benador group are planning wars on anyone they choose, as if it is their right. Even Tony Blair has been gullibly taken in by it, as some others who are short sighted and don't understand this master race, master plan. 02/24/2003 (1) Nablus: Terror and Resistance International Solidarity Movement (ISM) Israel once again lies about the situation in Nablus and is mistreating, killing and starving the Arab populace; once again, Bush and his minions do nothing, say nothing, but the world notes the heroic resistance against the Israeli brutality. 02/24/2003 (1) One US Rule for Israel, Another for Saddam: For 30 years, America has acted hypocritically in wielding its UN veto. Henry Porter America has been hypocritical in its use of the veto at the UN, having one rule for Israel and one for the Arab states, especially at this time, Iraq. 02/24/2003 (1) Israeli Journalist's View of Bush's War: There Is A Strong Smell of Oil in the Air Uri Avnery Bush's proposed war on Iraq is not about democracy or the betterment of the Iraqi people, nor about nuclear weapons--it's about seizing Iraq's oil. 02/21/2003 (1) The Truth About Saddam Hussein, Gas and the Kurds Stephen C. Pelletiere A former military investigator, Stephen Pelletiere, has proof that it was Iranian gas, not Iraqi gas, that killed Kurds in Halabja during a battle in the area; the Kurds were not the target and America has known this since that time. However, Bush and Blair and others continue to lie about these facts; using them to help start their war against Iraq. 02/21/2003 (1) America Upside Down Sam Hamod America is upside down in its economy, its health care and its pre-emptive strike policy; this has been brought about by a Bush administration and a Democratic party that has bowed down to Bush's wishes. The attacks on Germany and France by the Bush group and the American media are embarrassingly childish. America is in a mess and it's getting worse. 02/20/2003 (1) America's Image Declines on War Issue and Bush Remarks John Leicester America's image in the world has declined because of Bush's stance on war with Iraq and because of his administration's lack of respect for France and Germany and the name-calling his administration has engaged in. 02/19/2003 (1) China Factor Involves A Hefty Helping of Angst Don Bauder China has low wages and high trade numbers which makes it a very successful economy on the growth side. Capital and facilites for manufacturing are pouring into China at a massive rate; it is dominant in manufacturing of toys, shoes, clothing and furniture. China is a major player in the world's economic structure; as one expert put it, if you think things are rough now, just wait, "It's just begun." 02/19/2003 (1) Why Aren't The Arabs Marching More Against War Robert Fisk Though millions of non-Arabs have demonstrated throughout the world, few capitals except in Syria and Lebanon had major demonstrations; however, this is understood because most Arab regimes hold down demonstrations (i.e., in Egypt, 600 demonstrators were surrounded by 3000 riot police--which explains the amount of suppression that helps dampen Arab demonstrations because of fear of reprisals from the state authorities). 02/18/2003 (1) Groundswell of Dissent Encircles the Glob The Independent In the past few weeks, especially on Feb. 15, 2003, there was a groundswell of anti-war protests of millions of peo[ple that encircled the globe; perhaps the biggest protests in recorded history. 02/18/2003 (1) Economic Impacts of a War With Iraq Miriam Pemberton, IPS Research Fellow The Bush administration is not being forthright in their estimates of the cost of a war in Iraq;nor are they facing the debt problems at home in America. They also do not see the negative impact on the world's economies; they also do not want to face the fact that the war may not be as rapid nor may it go the way Bush plans. This is a potential disaster in the making. 02/18/2003 (1) Behind the Great Divide Between Europe and America Paul Krugman The great divide between American and European media has more to do with the American media trying to support Bush's war moves and the fear that they'll be called "unpatriotic" if they don't; the Europeans feel they have a right to report their news from their perspective. America should realize that it's not always right and that name-calling never worked in life or in politics; Bush and Rummy might also heed this truth. 02/18/2003 (1) U.S. Pressure and Bribery Aimed at Turkey Dexter Filkins America is using financial bribery and political pressure against Turkey in order to station more American troops on its soil for a war with Iraq. Up to this point, Turkey is asking for $32 billion and America has offered much less; Turkey feels there will be major economic and other losses from a war that America may wage against Iraq. Each nation says it has given its "final offer". If it doesn't get ironed out, Turkey may not join the U.S. in its war against Iraq nor allow more troops on Turkish soil. America says it has troops on the high seas heading for Turkey; Turkey's attitude is tht this is an American problem. 02/18/2003 (1) Sharon of Israel Says U.S. Should Also Disarm Iran, Libya and Syria Aluf Benn Sharon told Undersecretary of State John Bolton that Syria, Iran and Libya should be disarmed and that Lebanon should be dealt with; unfortunately, Bolton agreed with the infamous "Butcher of Beirut" who is now indictment by a major court in Belgium for his war crimes. This does not bode well for American safety in the region. 02/15/2003 (1) U.S. News and Governments are Monuments to Hypocrisy Edward Said America and its media outlets are a monument to hypocrisy. They miseducate the public and often skew stories and events so that no one can get the truth about the Middle East while in America. Furthermore, "Bush and Sharon have a contempt for the non-white people of this world." 02/15/2003 (1) France is Not Posturing Gerald Errera, French Ambassador to London H.E. Ambassador Errera, of France, makes clear that France is not posturing, but is acting on principles set down by the UN and by the resolutions of the Security Council on Iraq; the inspectors need more time and there is no reason to jump into a war that will be counterproductive. 02/14/2003 (1) French View of Middle East and Iraq at UN, Feb.14, 2003 Dominique Galouzeau De Villepin, French Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Monsieur DeVillepin made clear that France feels more inspectors, more inspection time and more patience must be given by the UN Security Council to the task of dealing with Iraq. He also pointed out that France has had many wars on its soil and knows the futility and waste of war unless there is no recourse; however, in this situation, there is time for inspection and keeping Saddam and his regime under control without war. 02/14/2003 (1) UN Meeting of Feb. 14, 2003 on Arms in Middle East Farouk Al Shara, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Syria H.E. Mr. Al-Shara made clear that many nations believe Iraq is cooperating with the UN and that more time should be given to inspectors. He also pointed out America's double standard for complaining about Iraq when America is aiding Israel arms build-up and also knows and supports Israel's atomic weapons programs. He also made clear that Israel is not cooperating with the UN on resolutions, arms inspections and has not signed and nuclear non-proliferation treaty so important to the UN and peace in the world. 02/13/2003 (1) Deploy Human Rights Monitors to Iraq; Open UN Debate on Consequences of War Irene Khan, Amnesty International Amnesty International proposes Human Rights Monitors to go into Iraq to prevent war and to monitor the situation. War is not the answer; peace is. Irene Khan of A I also asked if the UN Security Council had faced up to the human toll that a war with Iraq would bring. She implied that Bush has not, nor have his cronies in the U.S. government. 02/12/2003 (1) Wimps, Weasels and Monkeys--the US Media View of "Perfidious France" Gary Younge in NYC/Jon Henley in Paris American media and politicians are leading an unfair attack on such major European powers as France and Germany, accusing htem of "wimping out." This is ridiculous coming from people who are allegedly journalists. This will do nothing for peace in the world, nor for respect among nations. It is nothing less than arrogant and stupid on the part of the American media and politicians. 02/12/2003 (1) Bush and Sharon Nearly Identical on Mideast Policy Robert J. Kaiser Bush and Sharon are almost identical in their mideast policy; various zionist groups have pushed for this similarity. This has also delighted the evangelical Christians. These actions are far different than American policy and presidents of the past. 02/12/2003 (1) Osama, Iraq and Powell: The "Proof" Doesn't Hold The Black Commentator Colin Powell trotted out the most recent Osama Bin Laden tape and proceeded to make claims from what he heard and saw that did not hold water. His "evidence" was full of holes, as was his logic tying Iraq and Osama together--non-sequitars. Also, CNN and Blitzer were confused as to why Powell rushed to show it, when months earlier he had tried to keep the BinLaden tapes off the air for fear they had "secret messages" in them. 02/12/2003 (1) Bush's House of Cards Has Fallen Apart Robert Scheer Bush's paper-thin arguments for war with Iraq have fallen apart. Bush and his cronies have shown no evidence to back-up their assertions to show the "imminent threat" from Iraq. They also could not link Al Queda and Saddam Hussein, though Powell tried at the UN; it was a shame that a decent man like Powell had to humble himself in this way. Bush is throwing a tantrum; he is uneducated and unsophisticated in the ways of the world and we may all be the losers for it. 02/08/2003 (1) Powell Sees Mideast Reshaped After Iraq War: So It's Not About Weapons of Mass Destruction After All Johnathan Wright and Vicki Allen Bush and Powell plan to reshape the Mideast after their war with Iraq. They continue to lie that" Iraq is a threat to its neighbors", but all the nations in the area, except Israel, say this is not true that Bush is wrong and that they do not want a war. Thus, the Iraq war is about American dominance in the region and oil grabbing, not about the Iraqi people or Saddams' alleged "weapons of mass destruction." 02/04/2003 (1) Iraq's Hidden Weapons: How The Media Is Misleading FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting) The U.S. media has been a handmaiden to the Bush administration's claim that Iraq has hidden "weapons of mass destruction" by their constant parroting of Bush with no evidence yet presented. The media outlets are failing the American people and helping to lead us to war; the only proof is against Bush and the media. This is terrible for the media to have prostituted itself so easily for so little. 02/03/2003 (1) An Alternative To War With Iraq President Jimmy Carter President Jimmy Carter proposes an alternative to war with Iraq. This alternative will serve the world better than Bush's war. 02/02/2003 (1) Iraq: the Unseen Gulf War Peter Turnley This is a digital journalist's eye view of the unseen war in the Gulf that the American people and most of the world knows little or nothing about. This war is cruel and illegal, yet Bush pushes it, creating death and destruction while he talks of democracy and peace. 02/02/2003 (1) Israel to Kill in U.S. and in Allied Nations: Alarming! Richard Sale, Political Intelligence Correspondent, UPI Israel has unilaterally voted to give itself the right to kill whomever it wants in the USA and in allied nations, without consulting the US or other nations. To the world community, this is outrageous and smacks of Nazism at its worst. 02/02/2003 (1) Bush and Hitler: Compare and Contrast Wayne Madsen President Bush has a lot in common with Adolph Hitler, especially with his saber rattling and his desire for war and destruction of others. Most major Christian and military leaders in the U.S. and in the world disagree with Bush's intended war on Iraq, from the Pope, to Griswold of the National Cathedral to the man who led the last attack on Iraq, General Norman Schwarzopf and countless other retired U.S. military leaders. Morale in America and in the military at the Pentagon is at an all time low under Rumsefeld and Bush's "leadership." 01/31/2003 (1) Bush Threatens Iraq With Nuclear First Senator Edward Kennedy Senator Kennedy points out that Bush's talk of a nuclear first strike against Iraq endangers the whole world order. While the rest of the world is trying to do away with nuclear weapons, Bush is pushing their use. 01/30/2003 (1) Mandela Condemns Bush and Blair Japan mathebula, AP Peace Laureate, Nelson Mandela, criticized both Bush and Blair for being arrogant war mongers and attempting to destroy the UN. As Mandela pointed out, no nation has been more ruthless in its foreign policy since WWII than America; even then, America took little notice of killing so many Japanese civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 01/29/2003 (1) The Mother of All War Shows The Black Commentator Bush intends his strike on Iraq to show the whole world, not just Iraq just how powerful America is. Unfortunately, the innocent people of Iraq will pay the price because America intends to send in over 800 missiles in 24 hours. As one American architect of the assault put it to CBS News, "There won't be a safe place in Baghdad." This is as bad as the American atom bomb attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; both inhuman and inhumane. 01/29/2003 (1) Britain, the US and Israel Share Blame For Palestinian Poverty Crisis Jane Merrick US, Britain and Israel must share the blame for a worsening poverty situation in Palestine. Over 80% of Palestinians now live below the UN poverty line on less than $2.00 per day. 01/29/2003 (1) Bush Must Show Proof of Iraqi Threat James Goldsborough Bush must provide evidence that Iraq is an imminent threat; up to this point all that Bush and his colleagues have done is to threaten and assert without proof. This is reckless behavior that will cause America more harm than good. Also, Bush's sense that all of this will be over quickly is too optimistic a view. 01/29/2003 (1) Weapons of Light Construction: Israel Unmasked Amira Hass An eyewitness account of the aftermath of Israeli destruction of Palestinian printing shops,homes and worst of all their emotions. The Sharon government never lets up in their brutality; Sharon behaves toward the Palestinians the way Hitler behaved toward the Jews. 01/29/2003 (1) Blair Is A Coward John Pilger John Pilger states that Tony Blair is a yellow coward. He wants him to stand up to Bush. 01/29/2003 (1) Bush Trying to Strangle North Korea Sang-Hun Choe North Korea has charged President Bush with attempting to put a serpentine strangle hold on it. North Korea also charged that America keeps over 1000 nuclear weapons in South Korea and demanded they be withdrawn. 01/28/2003 (1) The Truth About Venezuela: Rebels Are Trying To Overthrow Legitimate Government Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Venezuel An eyewitness report from Venezuela, exclusive to todaysalternativenews.com These Chrisitan leaders make clear that Chavez heads a democratically elected government in Venezuela; however, America and the old elite wish to replace him with street riots. Once again, America is trying to take over another country's oil, just as it is doing in Iraq. It seems that America is trying to undo even democratically elected regimes, just as it did in the case of Allende in Chile and Bishop in Grenada; America is obviously on an immoral path. 01/28/2003 (1) Getting Pissed Off, Ala George Bush Terry Jones, of Monty Python A sarcastic view of Bush and his war from Terry Jones of MONTY PYTHON fame; he reduces Bush's reasoning to its ultimate absurdity. 01/27/2003 (1) U. S. Lawyers Warn Bush on War Crimes Reuters News Service U.S. lawyers and others who are aware of the International Criminal Court have warned President Bush that he and others could be brought before the ICC for war crimes if many Iraqi civilians are killed in his war with Iraq. 01/27/2003 (1) Saudis Worry As They Waste Their Scarce Water Craig S. Smith Saudi Arabia is justifiably worried as it uses up more of its scare water supply to grow agricultural crops in the desert. At this time, no one knows how much water is left in Saudi aquifirs, but fear is setting in among its experts. 01/27/2003 (1) Israeli Elections American Jews For Peace Now An update from American Jews for Peace Now on the situation in Israel and Palestine, especially as related to the oncoming elections and Israeli brutalization of Palestinians. 01/27/2003 (1) Ariel Sharon's Shakedown of the U.S. Pat Buchanan, Presidential Candidate Conservative columnist and presidential candidate, Pat Buchanan, makes clear that Israel and Sharon are shaking down America for money it doesn't deserve, especially at a time when Israel is violating all human principles of morality and ethics, international law and the Geneva Conventions while the American people need the aid more than does Israel. He asks why Israel should get money that is desperately needed in America. 01/26/2003 (1) Gaza City: Jan. 26, 2003 Kristin Ess Another eye witness to the Israeli brutality in Gaza; the killing and destruction seems to be endless, with the world standing by and doing nothing to stop it. Breaches of the 4th Geneva Convention, which prohibits collective punishment take places on a daily basis, with innocent children and elderly being killed and their homes razed. 01/24/2003 (1) The System Can't Be Fixed: Bush Rex John Kaminski Kaminski provides a dire view of the future under the totalitarian regime of Bush, Ashcroft and other of their minions who will turn the world into an armed camp and enslave people all over the globe if they are allowed to continue in the ways they have behaved up to now. 01/22/2003 (1) Eyewitness Letter From Baghdad International Delegation of Dignitaries From Around The World An eyewitness letter from Baghdad that speaks of the deprivation of the Iraqi people and the impending disaster an American attack would bring. 01/16/2003 (1) The U.S. of America Has Gone Mad John le Carre' Author John le Carre' believes America has entered a phase of madness under Bush and that the results may be horrendous for the world and for America. 01/11/2003 (1) Killing An Innocent Palestinian Child Kristin Ess This is a stark portrait of how the Israeli soldiers killed an innocent Palestinian child. 01/06/2003 (1) Eyewitness Report From Rafah, Palestine Karen Ess Palestinians are under virtual house arrest by Israel. This report from Rafah details some of the brutal, inhuman conditions Palestinians must survive under because of the Israeli occupation of their country. 01/06/2003 (1) Understanding the Predicament of the Iraqi People Sam Hamod The Iraqi people are held captive by Saddam Hussein with no real chance to overthrow him. If America attacks Iraq, the innocent citizenry of Baghdad and other major Iraqi cities will suffer needlessly; America will never be able to wash this guilt from its hands if Bush follows through with his plan to attack Iraq. 01/06/2003 (1) Understanding the Koreas Professor J. Sun Park North and South Korea want to be united, but President Bush has stepped in the way once again with his "Axis of Evil" speech. If he continues this policy, he will create more problems for the future in Asia, especially in the Koreas. |
