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June 30, 2004

DOJ: Our Computer Ate the Info

6/29/04 AP, DOJ: Our Computer Ate the Info

Posted by rowan at 08:21 AM

Chalabi, Shunted to Sidelines, Shares His Playbook for Iraq

6/30/04 Cody, Wa. Post, Chalabi, Shunted to Sidelines, Shares His Playbook for Iraq

Posted by rowan at 08:19 AM

More Test Animals Suspected of Mad Cow

6/30/04 AP, More Test Animals Suspected of Mad Cow

Posted by rowan at 08:18 AM

Arab Militiamen in Sudan Said to Use Rape as Weapon of Ethnic Cleansing

6/30/04 Wax, Wa Post, 'We Want to Make a Light Baby.' Arab Militiamen in Sudan Said to Use Rape as Weapon of Ethnic Cleansing

Posted by rowan at 08:17 AM

CIA spying on Israeli banks

6/30/04 Doron, Mariiv Intl, CIA spying on Israeli banks

Posted by rowan at 08:09 AM

Unravelling of a nation 'liberated' by the West

6/30/04 Sengupta, Independent/UK, Unravelling of a nation 'liberated' by the West - Afghanistan

Posted by rowan at 07:41 AM

Doctors urge child food ad ban

6/30/04 Guardian, Doctors urge child food ad ban

Posted by rowan at 07:38 AM

The Part of the 9-11 Story Michael Moore Missed!

6/30/04 What Really Happened, The Part of the 9-11 Story Michael Moore Missed!

Posted by rowan at 07:34 AM

The Handover to the "Sovereign" Iraqi Government

6/30/04 Arbuthnot, CRG, The Handover to the "Sovereign" Iraqi Government

Posted by rowan at 07:31 AM

Freddie Mac Earnings Are Down 52 Percent

6/30/04 AP, Freddie Mac Earnings Are Down 52 Percent

Posted by rowan at 07:10 AM

Military Plans to Call Up Soldiers Who Left Service

6/30/04 Shanker, NYT, Military Plans to Call Up Soldiers Who Left Service

Posted by rowan at 07:09 AM

In F.B.I., Innocent Detainee Found Unlikely Ally

6/30/04 Bernstein, NYT, In F.B.I., Innocent Detainee Found Unlikely Ally

Posted by rowan at 07:08 AM

Human Rights Abuses Worldwide Are Held to Fall Under U.S. Courts

6/30/04 Greenhouse, NYT, Human Rights Abuses Worldwide Are Held to Fall Under U.S. Courts

Posted by rowan at 07:07 AM

Israeli Court Orders Changes to Barrier in West Bank

6/30/04 AP, Israeli Court Orders Changes to Barrier in West Bank

Posted by rowan at 07:06 AM

Reality Intrudes on Promises in Rebuilding of Iraq

6/30/04 Glanz & Eckholm, NYT, Reality Intrudes on Promises in Rebuilding of Iraq

Posted by rowan at 07:05 AM

Voting Official Seeks Terrorism Guidelines

6/30/04 Werner, AP, Voting Official Seeks Terrorism Guidelines

Posted by rowan at 06:57 AM

U.S. paints environmentalist seeking refugee status in Canada as terrorist

6/30/04 Carmichael, CP Online, U.S. paints environmentalist seeking refugee status in Canada as terrorist

Posted by rowan at 06:48 AM

Bremer and CPA Leave Financial Mess Behind

6/30/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Bremer and CPA Leave Financial Mess Behind

Posted by rowan at 06:44 AM

June 29, 2004

America's criminal occupation

6/26/04 Normand, Hindu, America's criminal occupation

Posted by rowan at 03:15 PM

A pitiful occasion for the people

6/29/04 Fisk, ICH, A pitiful occasion for the people

Posted by rowan at 03:13 PM

CIA Puts Harsh Tactics On Hold

6/27/04 Priest, Wa. Post, CIA Puts Harsh Tactics On Hold - Memo on Methods Of Interrogation Had Wide Review

Posted by rowan at 08:26 AM

Ashcroft calls for tougher Patriot Act

6/29/04 Bohman, TampaBayNews, Ashcroft calls for tougher Patriot Act

Posted by rowan at 08:11 AM

Corporate Welfare for Jumbo Shrimp

6/29/04 Wells-Dang, FPIF, Corporate Welfare for Jumbo Shrimp

Posted by rowan at 07:57 AM

What is Brazil Doing in Haiti?

6/29/04 Sader, Americas Program/IRC, What is Brazil Doing in Haiti?

Posted by rowan at 07:24 AM

Hamdi, Padilla and Rasul v. Rumsfeld and Bush - Who Really Won

6/29/04 Cassell, CounterPunch, Hamdi, Padilla and Rasul v. Rumsfeld and Bush - Who Really Won?

Posted by rowan at 07:20 AM

Born Under a Cloud of Irony

6/29/04 Scheer, The Nation, Born Under a Cloud of Irony - Allawi

Posted by rowan at 07:18 AM

Drugs, the CIA and Faustian Alliances

6/29/04 Stanton, CRG, Drugs, the CIA and Faustian Alliances

Posted by rowan at 07:17 AM

Powell told to get tough on Sudan

6/29/04 BBC, Powell told to get tough on Sudan

Posted by rowan at 07:14 AM

Bird flu is becoming more lethal

6/29/04 Black, BBC, Bird flu is becoming more lethal

Posted by rowan at 07:13 AM

Jury Rules Butter Flavoring Company Not Responsible for Workers' Lung Injuries

6/29/04 AP, Jury Rules Butter Flavoring Company Not Responsible for Workers' Lung Injuries

Posted by rowan at 07:11 AM

Wakefulness Finds a Powerful Ally

6/29/04 O"Connor, NYT, Wakefulness Finds a Powerful Ally

Posted by rowan at 07:01 AM

Iraq is worse off than before the war began, GAO reports

6/29/04 Borenstein, Knight-Ridder, Iraq is worse off than before the war began, GAO reports

Posted by rowan at 06:59 AM

Tactic of Delayed Miranda Warning Is Barred

6/29/04 Greenhouse, NYT, Tactic of Delayed Miranda Warning Is Barred

Posted by rowan at 06:58 AM

Trying to Hand Out Life Jackets Over, Under and Around Politics

6/29/04 Labaton, NYT, Trying to Hand Out Life Jackets Over, Under and Around Politics

Posted by rowan at 06:57 AM

Justices Affirm Legal Rights of 'Enemy Combatants'

6/29/04 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Affirm Legal Rights of 'Enemy Combatants'

Posted by rowan at 06:55 AM

U.S. Has Leverage, but Wants to Show Iraqis Are in Charge

6/29/04 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Has Leverage, but Wants to Show Iraqis Are in Charge

Posted by rowan at 06:53 AM

Who Lost Iraq?

6/29/04 Krugman, NYT, Who Lost Iraq?

Posted by rowan at 06:52 AM

June 28, 2004

Uncertainty About Interrogation Rules Seen as Slowing the Hunt for Information on Terrorists

6/28/04 Johnston, NYT, Uncertainty About Interrogation Rules Seen as Slowing the Hunt for Information on Terrorists

Posted by rowan at 09:45 PM

Rebuking Barbie's Manufacturer, Judge Says Artist Can Make Fun of Dolls

6/28/04 Werde, NYT, Rebuking Barbie's Manufacturer, Judge Says Artist Can Make Fun of Dolls

Posted by rowan at 09:43 PM

Families, Deep in Debt, Facing Pain of Growing Interest Rates

6/28/04 Uchitelle, NYT, Families, Deep in Debt, Facing Pain of Growing Interest Rates

Posted by rowan at 09:42 PM

Prohibition Of Torture 'Absolute,' UN Officials

6/28/04 UN, Scoop, Prohibition Of Torture 'Absolute,' UN Officials

Posted by rowan at 09:39 PM

US DU More Deadly Than Gas

6/28/04 Sweet, Scoop, US DU More Deadly Than Gas

Posted by rowan at 09:38 PM

Immigrant Smugglers Become More Ruthless

6/28/04 Sanchez, Wa. Post, Immigrant Smugglers Become More Ruthless

Posted by rowan at 09:36 PM

Refugees in Sudan Told To Stay Silent About Abuses

6/28/04 Wax, Wa. Post, Refugees in Sudan Told To Stay Silent About Abuses

Posted by rowan at 09:35 PM

Iraq Occupation Erodes Bush Doctrine

6/28/04 Wright, Wa. Post, Iraq Occupation Erodes Bush Doctrine

Posted by rowan at 09:33 PM

(Jeb) Bush, Haitian-American leaders discuss rebuilding efforts

6/28/04 Charles, Miami Herald, (Jeb) Bush, Haitian-American leaders discuss rebuilding efforts (Herald login utadmin@uncommonthought.com uncommon)

Posted by rowan at 05:05 PM

In Anger, Ordinary Iraqis Are Joining the Insurgency

6/28/04 Wong, NYT, In Anger, Ordinary Iraqis Are Joining the Insurgency

Posted by rowan at 11:20 AM

Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'

6/28/04 Bates & Norton-Taylor, Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'

Posted by rowan at 11:18 AM

Bush Can Hold U.S. Citizens Without Trial

6/28/04 Gearan, AP, Bush Can Hold U.S. Citizens Without Trial

Posted by rowan at 11:18 AM

Hip-Hop Cops

6/28/04 Muwakkil, InTheseTimes, Hip-Hop Cops

Posted by rowan at 07:42 AM

A Court of Cronies

6/28/04 Fortunato, In These Times, A Court of Cronies

Posted by rowan at 07:41 AM

A Pseudostate Is Born

6/28/04 Hochschild, ICH, A Pseudostate Is Born

Posted by rowan at 07:27 AM

Iraqis sceptical as 'power' is transferred

6/28/04 Chughtai , Al Jazeera, Iraqis sceptical as 'power' is transferred

Posted by rowan at 07:27 AM

The Influence of the Christian Right on U.S. Middle East Policy

6/28/04 Zunes, FPIF, The Influence of the Christian Right on U.S. Middle East Policy

Posted by rowan at 07:25 AM

Report: CIA Halts Interrogation Tactics

6/28/04 AP, Report: CIA Halts Interrogation Tactics

Posted by rowan at 07:23 AM

Haiti: Constitutionally Elected Prime Minister arrested by US Puppet Regime

6/28/04 Laurent, CRG, Haiti: Constitutionally Elected Prime Minister arrested by US Puppet Regime

Posted by rowan at 07:19 AM

Handover Completed Early to Thwart Attacks, Officials Say

6/28/04 Hauser, NYT, Handover Completed Early to Thwart Attacks, Officials Say

Posted by rowan at 07:17 AM

Two Thirds of US Public Willing to Pay to Fight Global Warming

6/28/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Two Thirds of US Public Willing to Pay to Fight Global Warming

Posted by rowan at 07:16 AM

Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'

6/28/04 Bates & Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'

Posted by rowan at 07:12 AM

Who Was Really In Charge?

6/28/04 Klaidman & Hirsh, Newsweek, Who Was Really In Charge?

Posted by rowan at 06:06 AM

June 27, 2004

NATO commander eyes troop boost ahead of Afghan polls

6/27/04 AFP, NATO commander eyes troop boost ahead of Afghan polls

Posted by rowan at 10:35 PM

Management Blamed For Depletion of Fish

6/27/04 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Management Blamed For Depletion of Fish

Posted by rowan at 10:03 PM

CIA Puts Harsh Tactics On Hold

6/27/04 Priest, Wa. Post, CIA Puts Harsh Tactics On Hold

Posted by rowan at 09:58 PM

U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership

6/27/04 Chandrasekaran & Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership

Posted by rowan at 09:57 PM

Movie Ads or Political Ads? Complaint Says Line Is Too Fine

6/27/04 Rutenberg, NYT, Movie Ads or Political Ads? Complaint Says Line Is Too Fine

Posted by rowan at 09:53 PM

Sentencing Decision's Reach Is Far and Wide

6/27/04 Liptak, NYT, Sentencing Decision's Reach Is Far and Wide

Posted by rowan at 09:52 PM

Aides Say Memo Backed Coercion for Qaeda Cases

6/27/04 Joshnosn & Risen, NYT, Aides Say Memo Backed Coercion for Qaeda Cases

Posted by rowan at 09:50 PM

Promises, promises: the true cost of freedom for the people

6/27/04 Independent/UK, Promises, promises: the true cost of freedom for the people

Posted by rowan at 09:43 PM

Nuclear power 'can't stop climate change'

6/27/04 Lean, Independent/UK, Nuclear power 'can't stop climate change'

Posted by rowan at 09:41 PM

The woman who is taking on Wal-Mart

6/27/04 Donegan, The Observer, The woman who is taking on Wal-Mart

Posted by rowan at 09:39 PM

U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership

6/27/04 Chandrasekaran & Pincus, TruthOut, U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership

Posted by rowan at 09:32 PM

The 'Prop-Agenda' at War

6/27/04 Gutierez, IPS, The 'Prop-Agenda' at War

Posted by rowan at 07:37 AM

June 26, 2004

Danger of Chem-Bio Terror Attacks Peaks This Week

6/26/04 DebkaFile, Danger of Chem-Bio Terror Attacks Peaks This Week

Posted by rowan at 11:25 PM

Israel and Iran chart collision course

6/26/04 Afrasiaba, Asia Times, Israel and Iran chart collision course

Posted by rowan at 11:23 PM

Scores of deaths in British barracks unaccounted for

6/26/04 Hyland, WSWS, Scores of deaths in British barracks unaccounted for

Posted by rowan at 10:09 PM

Torture scandal becomes focus of political warfare within US government circles

6/26/04 Kay &Grey, WSWS, Torture scandal becomes focus of political warfare within US government circles

Posted by rowan at 10:08 PM

Indigenous Resistance to Globalization

6/26/04 Solo, ZNet, Indigenous Resistance to Globalization

Posted by rowan at 10:06 PM

MCI Lays Off 2,000 More

6/26/04 Brubaker, Wa. Post, MCI Lays Off 2,000 More

Posted by rowan at 10:00 PM

Drug Maker Acknowledges Some Negative Test Results

6/26/04 Meier, NYT, Drug Maker Acknowledges Some Negative Test Results (Anti-depressants and children)

Posted by rowan at 09:55 PM

White House Counting on Public Apathy

6/26/04 Reese, Prison Planet, White House Counting on Public Apathy

Posted by rowan at 09:49 PM

US restricts new Iraqi Army's capabilities

6/26/04 Al Jazeera, US restricts new Iraqi Army's capabilities

Posted by rowan at 09:45 PM

Hidden costs of pipeline meant to safeguard West's oil supply

6/26/04 Thorton, Independent/UK, Hidden costs of pipeline meant to safeguard West's oil supply

Posted by rowan at 08:08 AM

Exposed: BP, its pipeline, and an environmental timebomb

6/26/04 Thorton, Independent/UK, Exposed: BP, its pipeline, and an environmental timebomb

Posted by rowan at 08:04 AM

Venezuela: the Gang's All Here - Replay of Chile and Nicaragua?

6/26/04 Cockburn, CounterPunch, Venezuela: the Gang's All Here - Replay of Chile and Nicaragua?

Posted by rowan at 07:57 AM

New head for US jail abuse probe

6/26/04 Childs, BBC, New head for US jail abuse probe

Posted by rowan at 07:55 AM

UN predicts rapid nuclear growth

6/26/04 Black, BBC, UN predicts rapid nuclear growth

Posted by rowan at 07:52 AM

Chilling Call to Murder as Music Attacks Gays

6/26/04 Younge, Guardian/UK, Chilling Call to Murder as Music Attacks Gays

Posted by rowan at 07:49 AM

China Pays a Price for Cheaper Oil

6/26/04 Bradsher, NYT, China Pays a Price for Cheaper Oil

Posted by rowan at 07:46 AM

U.S. and European Union Pledge NATO Aid for Iraq

6/26/04 AP, U.S. and European Union Pledge NATO Aid for Iraq

Posted by rowan at 07:45 AM

F.B.I. Sees Delay in New Network to Oversee Cases

6/26/04 Schwartz & Bergman, NYT, F.B.I. Sees Delay in New Network to Oversee Cases

Posted by rowan at 07:44 AM

June 25, 2004

A Global Vision for Labor

6/25/04 Myerson, TAP, A Global Vision for Labor

Posted by rowan at 10:16 PM

Greenspan's Iraq Interest

6/25/04 Reich, TomPaine, Greenspan's Iraq Interest

Posted by rowan at 10:12 PM

U.S. Readies for Draft

6/25/04 Newsmax, U.S. Readies for Draft

Posted by rowan at 09:47 PM

Drug and Sex Offenders Face Restrictions on Public Housing

6/25/04 Steinhauer, NYT, Drug and Sex Offenders Face Restrictions on Public Housing

Posted by rowan at 06:42 PM

Power slips from hands of US proconsul

6/25/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Power slips from hands of US proconsul

Posted by rowan at 06:23 PM

Celibacy and the city - abstinence education actually increases teenage pregnancies

6/25/04 O'Farrell, Guardian/UK, Celibacy and the city - abstinence education actually increases teenage pregnancies

Posted by rowan at 06:16 PM

There is no hunger says Sudan as children die

6/25/04 Vasagar, Guanrdian/UK, There is no hunger says Sudan as children die

Posted by rowan at 06:13 PM

Exxon's Secret Sponsorship of Climate Skeptics

6/25/04 GNN, Exxon's Secret Sponsorship of Climate Skeptics

Posted by rowan at 08:01 AM

2006 Pentagon Budget as Sacrilege

6/25/04 Landau, CounterPunch, 2006 Pentagon Budget as Sacrilege

Posted by rowan at 07:58 AM

US Experts Unconvinced by Bush Assurance on Torture

6/25/04 Reuters, US Experts Unconvinced by Bush Assurance on Torture

Posted by rowan at 07:51 AM

Iraqis, Seeking Foes of Saudis, Contacted bin Laden, File Say

6/25/04 Shanker, NYT, Iraqis, Seeking Foes of Saudis, Contacted bin Laden, File Say

Posted by rowan at 07:50 AM

Justices, in 5-4 Vote, Raise Doubts on Sentencing Rules

6/25/04 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices, in 5-4 Vote, Raise Doubts on Sentencing Rules

Posted by rowan at 07:50 AM

Rehnquist, Cambodia & Abu Ghraib

6/25/04 Shapiro, The Nation, Rehnquist, Cambodia & Abu Ghraib

Posted by rowan at 07:16 AM

June 24, 2004

More False Information From TSA

6/24/04 Singel, Wired, More False Information From TSA

Posted by rowan at 06:55 PM

Digging for E-Voting Skulduggery

6/24/04 Zetter, Wired, Digging for E-Voting Skulduggery

Posted by rowan at 06:54 PM

U.S. Drops Plan to Exempt G.I.'s From U.N. Court

6/24/04 Hoge, NYT, U.S. Drops Plan to Exempt G.I.'s From U.N. Court

Posted by rowan at 06:44 PM

A Crowning at the Capital Creates a Stir

6/24/04 Stolberg, NYT, A Crowning at the Capital Creates a Stir

Posted by rowan at 06:43 PM

'Embedded Patriots'

6/24/04 Greider, The Nation, 'Embedded Patriots'

Posted by rowan at 06:34 PM

Connecting the Dots - transfer of power in Iraq

6/24/04 Englehardt, MoJo, Connecting the Dots - transfer of power in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 06:32 PM

Framing Michael Moore

6/24/04 Bleifuss, In These Times, Framing Michael Moore

Posted by rowan at 06:21 PM

One Million Black Votes Didn't Count in the 2000 Presidential Election

6/22/04 Palast, GNN, One Million Black Votes Didn't Count in the 2000 Presidential Election

Posted by rowan at 06:18 PM

Paying the Price: The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War

6/24/04 FPIF, Paying the Price: The Mounting Costs of the Iraq War ... Full pdf report

Posted by rowan at 06:08 PM

US Justice System Is 'Broken,' Lawyers Say

6/24/04 LA Times, Weinstein, US Justice System Is 'Broken,' Lawyers Say

Posted by rowan at 06:05 PM

US Experts say Global Warming Faster Than Thought

6/24/04 AFP, US Experts say Global Warming Faster Than Thought

Posted by rowan at 06:03 PM

'Big, Big Win for Diversity' FCC Media-Ownership Rules Sent Back for Agency Review

6/24/04 Bloomberg News, 'Big, Big Win for Diversity' FCC Media-Ownership Rules Sent Back for Agency Review

Posted by rowan at 06:02 PM

Iraq War Analysis Paints Grim Picture

6/24/04 Lobe, IPS, Iraq War Analysis Paints Grim Picture

Posted by rowan at 06:01 PM

No sign of Afghan reconciliation

6/24/04 BBC, No sign of Afghan reconciliation

Posted by rowan at 06:01 PM

Israeli troops move into Nablus

6/24/04 BBC, Israeli troops move into Nablus

Posted by rowan at 06:00 PM

UK alarm over Guantanamo trials

6/24/04 BBC, UK alarm over Guantanamo trials

Posted by rowan at 05:59 PM

Multiple attacks kill 100 in Iraq

6/24/04 BBC, Multiple attacks kill 100 in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 05:58 PM

Court Won't Make Cheney Energy Papers Public

6/24/04 Vicini, FindLaw, Court Won't Make Cheney Energy Papers Public

Posted by rowan at 03:33 PM

Justice Dept. Rewrites Advice on Detainees

6/24/04 Anderson, Justice Dept. Rewrites Advice on Detainees

Posted by rowan at 03:32 PM

Bush Questioned at White House in Federal Investigation of CIA Leak

6/24/04 Reichman, FindLaw, Bush Questioned at White House in Federal Investigation of CIA Leak

Posted by rowan at 03:31 PM

Markets Sag as Economic News, Attacks in Iraq Give Buyers Little Incentive

6/24/04 Richards, AP, Markets Sag as Economic News, Attacks in Iraq Give Buyers Little Incentive

Posted by rowan at 03:30 PM

Solicitor General Olson Submits Resignation; Argued Bush Cases Before Supreme Court

6/24/04 Anderson, AP, Solicitor General Olson Submits Resignation; Argued Bush Cases Before Supreme Court

Posted by rowan at 03:29 PM

June 23, 2004

The House Considers a Bill to Give Teeth to the Patriot Act

6/23/04 Azulay, ZNet, The House Considers a Bill to Give Teeth to the Patriot Act

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

Tom DeLay's Amoral Code

6/23/04 Heuvel, Nation - Editor's Cut, Tom DeLay's Amoral Code

Posted by rowan at 06:36 PM

Army officers to be charged

6/23/04 Moffeit, Denver Post, Army officers to be charged

Posted by rowan at 06:30 PM

Oncoming Catastrophe - The United Nations’ continued inaction could lead to 1 million deaths in Sudan

6/23/04 Reeves, In These Times, Oncoming Catastrophe - The United Nations’ continued inaction could lead to 1 million deaths in Sudan

Posted by rowan at 06:19 PM

June 22, 2004

DoD Provides Details on Interrogation Process

6/22/04 DoD Provides Details on Interrogation Process

Posted by rowan at 06:56 PM

Text of Bush order on prisoner treatment

6/22/04 Text of Bush order on prisoner treatment

Posted by rowan at 06:53 PM

Rumsfeld OKd marathon questioning, prisoner threats

6/22/04 Fireman & Gordon, Newsday, Rumsfeld OKd marathon questioning, prisoner threats

Posted by rowan at 06:51 PM

Bush Claimed Right to Waive Torture Laws

6/22/04 AP, Bush Claimed Right to Waive Torture Laws

Posted by rowan at 06:49 PM

White House releases interrogation memos

6/22/04 Rose, UPI, White House releases interrogation memos

Posted by rowan at 06:48 PM

Toxic Pollution Rose 5 Percent in 2002, Reversing Trend

6/22/04 Heilprin, AP, Toxic Pollution Rose 5 Percent in 2002, Reversing Trend

Posted by rowan at 06:45 PM

Facing Opposition, U.S. Seeks Final Exemption to Shield U.S. Peacekeepers From War Crimes Prosecution

6/22/04 Lederer, AP, Facing Opposition, U.S. Seeks Final Exemption to Shield U.S. Peacekeepers From War Crimes Prosecution

Posted by rowan at 06:44 PM

U.S. Amends Report to Show Rise in Terror

6/22/04 AP, U.S. Amends Report to Show Rise in Terror

Posted by rowan at 06:42 PM

White House Disavows Memo on Interrogation

6/22/04 AP, White House Disavows Memo on Interrogation

Posted by rowan at 06:35 PM

Bush and Castro Face Off

6/22/04 Carlsen, Americas Program, Bush and Castro Face Off

Posted by rowan at 06:32 PM

Seymour Hersh: Israeli Agents Operating in Iraq, Iran and Syria

6/22/04 Goodman, DemocracyNow, Seymour Hersh: Israeli Agents Operating in Iraq, Iran and Syria

Posted by rowan at 05:50 PM

World's Nuclear Powers Decried as Hypocrites

6/22/04 Bender, Boston Globe, World's Nuclear Powers Decried as Hypocrites

Posted by rowan at 05:47 PM

Abu Ghraib Tactics Inspire Torture in Neighbor Egypt

6/22/04 Mekay, IPS, Abu Ghraib Tactics Inspire Torture in Neighbor Egypt

Posted by rowan at 05:46 PM

Nukes in the US Protectorate of Iraq? Iran Looks to Its West and Says: I Don't Think So

6/22/04 Jacobs, CounterPunch, Nukes in the US Protectorate of Iraq? Iran Looks to Its West and Says: I Don't Think So

Posted by rowan at 05:44 PM

Mutually Assured Pre-Emption

6/22/04 Lindorff, CounterPunch, Mutually Assured Pre-Emption

Posted by rowan at 05:42 PM

Iraq ministers told only US can impose martial law

6/22/04 Pelham, Bellacio, Iraq ministers told only US can impose martial law

Posted by rowan at 05:39 PM

Flurry of Suicide Attempts at Guantanamo Came After New General Took Charge

6/22/04 AP, Flurry of Suicide Attempts at Guantanamo Came After New General Took Charge

Posted by rowan at 05:39 PM

CIA: No Iraqi officer link in al-Qaida meeting

6/22/04 Knut, Newsday, CIA: No Iraqi officer link in al-Qaida meeting

Posted by rowan at 05:31 PM

Kurds deny 'Israeli infiltration'

6/22/04 BBC, Kurds deny 'Israeli infiltration'

Posted by rowan at 07:06 AM

Alarm sounded for Yangtze River

6/21/04 Lim, BBC, Alarm sounded for Yangtze River

Posted by rowan at 07:05 AM

June 21, 2004

Black-White Split in Elder Care

6/21/04 Hull, Wa. Post, Black-White Split in Elder Care

Posted by rowan at 11:04 PM

Judicial Nominee Practiced Law Without License in Utah

6/21/04 Leonnig, Wa. Post, Judicial Nominee Practiced Law Without License in Utah

Posted by rowan at 11:02 PM

Iraq Leader Says Army Will Target Insurgents

6/21/04 Cody, Wa. Post, Iraq Leader Says Army Will Target Insurgents

Posted by rowan at 11:00 PM

PLAN B - Iraq

6/21/04 Hersh, New Yorker (6/28 edition), PLAN B - Iraq

Posted by rowan at 10:58 PM

Native Americans v Scots industrial giant: a $1bn lawsuit is filed in war over salmon

6/21/04 Kelbie, Independent/UK, Native Americans v Scots industrial giant: a $1bn lawsuit is filed in war over salmon

Posted by rowan at 10:56 PM

Prime Minister of Terror: Who is Allawi?

6/21/04 Hassan, ICH, Prime Minister of Terror: Who is Allawi?

Posted by rowan at 09:29 PM

Sadr invited to Iraq's national conference

6/21/04 ABC, Sadr invited to Iraq's national conference

Posted by rowan at 09:22 PM

Israelis 'using Kurds to build power base'

6/21/04 Younge, Guardian/UK, Israelis 'using Kurds to build power base'

Posted by rowan at 09:20 PM

Peak Oil Revisited � The Bill Collector Calls

6/21/04 Ruppert, FTW, Peak Oil Revisited – The Bill Collector Calls

Posted by rowan at 05:52 PM

World Bank Rebuked for Fossil Fuel Strategy

6/21/04 Brown, Guardian, World Bank Rebuked for Fossil Fuel Strategy

Posted by rowan at 05:49 PM

UN slams US over spending Iraq funds

6/21/04 Smith & Catan, FT, UN slams US over spending Iraq funds

Posted by rowan at 05:32 PM

Intelligence: The Pentagon—Spying in America?

6/21/04 Isikoff, News Week, Intelligence: The Pentagon—Spying in America?

Posted by rowan at 08:13 AM

Virus Risk at L.I. Hospital Underscores Wider Problem

6/21/04 Healy, NYT, Virus Risk at L.I. Hospital Underscores Wider Problem

Posted by rowan at 06:19 AM

U.S. Is Quietly Spending $2.5 Billion From Iraqi Oil Revenues to Pay for Iraqi Projects

6/21/04 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Is Quietly Spending $2.5 Billion From Iraqi Oil Revenues to Pay for Iraqi Projects

Posted by rowan at 06:14 AM

U.S. Is Accused of Trying to Isolate U.N. Agency

6/21/04 Marquis, NYT, U.S. Is Accused of Trying to Isolate U.N. Agency

Posted by rowan at 06:12 AM

Iraq Government Considers Using Emergency Rule

6/21/04 Filkins & Sengupta, NYT, Iraq Government Considers Using Emergency Rule

Posted by rowan at 06:11 AM

U.S. Said to Overstate Value of Guantánamo Detainees

6/21/04 Golden & Van Natta, NYT, U.S. Said to Overstate Value of Guantánamo Detainees

Posted by rowan at 06:10 AM

June 20, 2004

Pentagon Simulated a Scenario of an actual Terrorist Attack 10 months before 9/11

6/20/04 Chossudovsky, CRG, Pentagon Simulated a Scenario of an actual Terrorist Attack 10 months before 9/11

Posted by rowan at 09:46 PM

A Quick Look at How Democrats Helped Bush Rape Mother Nature

6/20/04 Frank, CounterPunch, A Quick Look at How Democrats Helped Bush Rape Mother Nature

Posted by rowan at 09:42 PM

US air strike on Fallujah poses new threat to Iraqi handover

6/20/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, US air strike on Fallujah poses new threat to Iraqi handover

Posted by rowan at 09:37 PM

Kurds Advancing to Reclaim Land in Northern Iraq

6/20/04 Filkins, NYT, Kurds Advancing to Reclaim Land in Northern Iraq

Posted by rowan at 09:32 PM

New Abuse Charges

6/20/04 Novak & Waller, New Abuse Charges

Posted by rowan at 09:26 PM

Mistakes Loom Large as Handover Nears

6/20/04 Chandrasakaren, Wa. Post, Mistakes Loom Large as Handover Nears

Posted by rowan at 09:26 PM

The Iraqi who sold his life to the Americans

6/20/04 Beaumont, Guardian/UK, The Iraqi who sold his life to the Americans

Posted by rowan at 09:25 PM

Iraq: US Attack in Fallujah Killed Only Civilians

6/20/04 VOA, Iraq: US Attack in Fallujah Killed Only Civilians

Posted by rowan at 09:23 PM

Israel operating hundreds of agents in northern Iraq

6/20/04 Guttman, Ha'aretz, Israel operating hundreds of agents in northern Iraq

Posted by rowan at 09:19 PM

Global Shifts Raising Issues of Income Equality

6/20/04 Gavin, Boston Globe, Global Shifts Raising Issues of Income Equality

Posted by rowan at 08:25 AM

Cheney in Firing Line over Nigerian Bribery Claims

6/20/04 Barnett & Bright, Observer, Cheney in Firing Line over Nigerian Bribery Claims

Posted by rowan at 08:22 AM

Some 9/11 Commission Staffers 'Flat Out Didn't Believe' Cheney Called Bush to Get His Sign Off On Shoot-Down Order of U.S. Airliners

6/20/04 Newsweek, Some 9/11 Commission Staffers 'Flat Out Didn't Believe' Cheney Called Bush to Get His Sign Off On Shoot-Down Order of U.S. Airliners

Posted by rowan at 05:57 AM

June 19, 2004

U.S. Charges Man in Afghan Death

6/19/04 AP, U.S. Charges Man in Afghan Death

Posted by rowan at 10:40 PM

Marine Commander Admits Iraqi Unit Has Been Erratic

6/19/04 Graham, Wa. Post, Marine Commander Admits Iraqi Unit Has Been Erratic

Posted by rowan at 10:39 PM

Bush Aide Testifies in Leak Probe

6/19/04 Schmidt, Wa. Post, Bush Aide Testifies in Leak Probe

Posted by rowan at 10:38 PM

Bush and McCain, Together, Call Iraq War a Conflict Between Good and Evil

6/19/04 Bumiller, NYT, Bush and McCain, Together, Call Iraq War a Conflict Between Good and Evil

Posted by rowan at 10:34 PM

Leaders of 9/11 Panel Ask Cheney for Reports

6/19/04 Shenon & Stevenson, NYT, Leaders of 9/11 Panel Ask Cheney for Reports

Posted by rowan at 10:33 PM

Politicians Face Censure From Bishops on Abortion Rights

6/19/04 Goodstein, NYT, Politicians Face Censure From Bishops on Abortion Rights

Posted by rowan at 10:30 PM

Israel may deploy remote armed buggy on border with Gaza

6/19/04 Silver, Independent/UK, Israel may deploy remote armed buggy on border with Gaza

Posted by rowan at 10:24 PM

US paranoid and isolated as Green Zone policy fails

6/19/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, US paranoid and isolated as Green Zone policy fails

Posted by rowan at 10:23 PM

Latest horror could destroy President of divided nation

6/19/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, Latest horror could destroy President of divided nation

Posted by rowan at 10:22 PM

Are we ready for when the oil runs out?

6/19/04 Leggett, Guardian/UK, Are we ready for when the oil runs out?

Posted by rowan at 10:17 PM

Bush told he is playing into Bin Laden's hands

6/19/04 Borger, Guardian/UK, Bush told he is playing into Bin Laden's hands

Posted by rowan at 10:15 PM

Bush, McCain Look Beyond Differences

6/19/04 Allen, Wa. Post, Bush, McCain Look Beyond Differences

Posted by rowan at 09:28 PM

Costs of Warming on the Rise

6/19/04 Leahy, Wired, Costs of Warming on the Rise

Posted by rowan at 09:24 PM

Pentagon Seeks U.S. Spy Powers

6/19/04 Singel, Wired, Pentagon Seeks U.S. Spy Powers

Posted by rowan at 09:22 PM

Bush plans to screen whole US population for mental illness

6/19/04 Lenzer, bmj.com, Bush plans to screen whole US population for mental illness

Posted by rowan at 03:16 PM

Meet Captain Climate

6/19/04 McKibben, On Earth (Spring 2004), Meet Captain Climate

Posted by rowan at 08:14 AM

Show Us the Proof

6/19/04 Editorial, NYT, Show Us the Proof

Posted by rowan at 05:41 AM

June 18, 2004

The dialectic deflection of The Protocols, schematic of the Globalists

6/18/04 Becker, OnlineJournal, The dialectic deflection of The Protocols, schematic of the Globalists

Posted by rowan at 10:46 PM

Forget the Democrats: Bush Losing Support Among Republicans

6/18/04 Hampton & Thompson, Capital Hill Blue, Forget the Democrats: Bush Losing Support Among Republicans

Posted by rowan at 10:43 PM

U.N. Warns Aral Sea in Asia Could Dry Up

6/18/04 Ap, U.N. Warns Aral Sea in Asia Could Dry Up

Posted by rowan at 10:28 PM

Experts Say 'Dirty Bomb' Attack Likely

6/18/04 Hanley, Newsday, Experts Say 'Dirty Bomb' Attack Likely

Posted by rowan at 10:26 PM

Roundups Ratcheted. Undocumented immigratns arrested en masse in new Homeland Security program

6/18/04 Arrieta, In These Times, Roundups Ratcheted. Undocumented immigratns arrested en masse in new Homeland Security program.

Posted by rowan at 10:20 PM

Governor flees Afghanistan rebels

6/18/04 BBC, Governor flees Afghanistan rebels

Posted by rowan at 10:14 PM

Dick Cheney and the $5 Million Man

6/18/04 Ireland, Nation, Dick Cheney and the $5 Million Man

Posted by rowan at 09:36 PM

Bush, Armitage & Powell have the unmitigated gall to interfere in Australia's politics

6/18/04 Barns, Online Jouranl, Bush, Armitage & Powell have the unmitigated gall to interfere in Australia's politics

Posted by rowan at 09:31 PM

9/11 Report Cited No Iraqi 'Control' of Qaeda - Rice

6/18/04 Morgan, Reuters, 9/11 Report Cited No Iraqi 'Control' of Qaeda - Rice

Posted by rowan at 02:52 PM

Iraq weighs draconian measures to stamp out violence

6/18/04 AFP, Iraq weighs draconian measures to stamp out violence

Posted by rowan at 02:42 PM

Russia Says It Warned U.S. Saddam Planned to Attack

6/18/04 Nurshayeva, Reuters, Russia Says It Warned U.S. Saddam Planned to Attack

Posted by rowan at 02:37 PM

Republicans Defeat Effort to Subpoena Justice Documents on Torture

6/18/04 Chatterjee, Knight-Ridder, Republicans Defeat Effort to Subpoena Justice Documents on Torture

Posted by rowan at 02:34 PM

Conspiracy and the State of the Union

6/18/04 Hecht, FTW, Conspiracy and the State of the Union

Posted by rowan at 06:09 AM

Patriot Act Provision Invoked, Memo Says

6/18/04 Goldstein, Patriot Act Provision Invoked, Memo Says

Posted by rowan at 05:59 AM

Rumsfeld Authorized Secret Detention of Prisoner

6/18/04 White, Wa. Post, Rumsfeld Authorized Secret Detention of Prisoner

Posted by rowan at 05:58 AM

Lockheed, Others Get Liability Shield

6/18/04 O'Harrow, Wa. Post, Lockheed, Others Get Liability Shield

Posted by rowan at 05:57 AM

An ocean in bloom: Storms breathe life into the Atlantic

6/18/04 Connor, Independent/UK, An ocean in bloom: Storms breathe life into the Atlantic

Posted by rowan at 05:34 AM

Biometrics - great hope for world security or triumph for Big Brother?

6/18/04 Bowcroft, Guardian/UK, Biometrics - great hope for world security or triumph for Big Brother?

Posted by rowan at 05:31 AM

Superbug deaths 'set to double'

6/18/04 BBC, Superbug deaths 'set to double'

Posted by rowan at 05:28 AM

Chad fears spread of Darfur war

6/18/04 BBC, Chad fears spread of Darfur war

Posted by rowan at 05:26 AM

Annan slams war crime exemption

6/18/04 BBC, Annan slams war crime exemption

Posted by rowan at 05:25 AM

June 17, 2004

Pentagon Admits Violating Geneva Convention

6/17/04 Capitol Hill Blue, Pentagon Admits Violating Geneva Convention

Posted by rowan at 10:44 PM

Al Qaeda Disconnect

6/17/04 Corn, Nation, Al Qaeda Disconnect

Posted by rowan at 09:35 PM

The Fluoride Deception: How a Nuclear Waste Byproduct Made Its Way Into the Nation's Drinking Water

6/17/04 DemocracyNow, The Fluoride Deception: How a Nuclear Waste Byproduct Made Its Way Into the Nation's Drinking Water

Posted by rowan at 05:54 AM

9/11 Commission Debunks White House Justification For Iraq War: No Link between Iraq and Al-Qaeda

6/17/04 DemocracyNow, 9/11 Commission Debunks White House Justification For Iraq War: No Link between Iraq and Al-Qaeda

Posted by rowan at 05:53 AM

Breaking The Silence

6/17/04 Pilger, Breaking The Silence

Posted by rowan at 05:49 AM

Report Says U.S. Has 'Secret' Detention Centers

6/17/04 Pleming, Reuters, Report Says U.S. Has 'Secret' Detention Centers

Posted by rowan at 05:46 AM

US army officer charged for murder of Sadr follower

6/17/04 SpaceWar, US army officer charged for murder of Sadr follower

Posted by rowan at 05:45 AM

Is the Neo-con Reign Over?

6/17/04 Lobe, FPIF, Is the Neo-con Reign Over?

Posted by rowan at 05:36 AM

Bush disputes 9/11-Iraq findings

6/17/04 BBC, Bush disputes 9/11-Iraq findings

Posted by rowan at 05:29 AM

Pentagon: Military Hid Iraq Prisoner from Red Cross

6/17/04 Aldinger, Reuters, Pentagon: Military Hid Iraq Prisoner from Red Cross

Posted by rowan at 05:21 AM

Oil Chief: My Fears for Planet

6/17/04 Adam, Guardian/UK, Oil Chief: My Fears for Planet

Posted by rowan at 05:17 AM

June 16, 2004

Senate Backs Tougher Hate-Crimes Law

6/16/04 Dewar, Wa. Post, Senate Backs Tougher Hate-Crimes Law

Posted by rowan at 09:55 PM

House Again Passes GOP Energy Measures

6/16/04 Babington, Wa. Post, House Again Passes GOP Energy Measures

Posted by rowan at 09:55 PM

Attack Knocks Major Web Sites Offline

6/16/04 Krebs, Wa. Post, Attack Knocks Major Web Sites Offline

Posted by rowan at 09:53 PM

Torture, War, and Presidential Powers

6/16/04 Paul, LewRockwell, Torture, War, and Presidential Powers

Posted by rowan at 09:40 PM

Giving a voice to undocumented migrants

6/16/04 Scoop, Giving a voice to undocumented migrants

Posted by rowan at 09:39 PM

Torturing Mr. Bush

6/16/04 Weissman, TruthOut, Torturing Mr. Bush

Posted by rowan at 09:38 PM

Silent witnesses: 20 million civilians lost to the world

6/16/04 Walsh, Independent/UK, Silent witnesses: 20 million civilians lost to the world

Posted by rowan at 09:35 PM

Militants sabotage crucial Iraqi oil pipeline

6/16/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Militants sabotage crucial Iraqi oil pipeline

Posted by rowan at 09:34 PM

Vatican summit aims to combat threat of 'alternative' religions

6/16/04 Popham, Independent/UK, Vatican summit aims to combat threat of 'alternative' religions

Posted by rowan at 09:33 PM

Iran takes on west's control of oil trading

6/16/04 Macalister, Guardina/UK, Iran takes on west's control of oil trading

Posted by rowan at 09:31 PM

Back to the future: new US-Russia arms race

6/16/04 Peterson, CSM, Back to the future: new US-Russia arms race

Posted by rowan at 08:30 PM

Stymied in Iraq, Hawks Still Positioning US as Globocop

6/16/04 Lobe, IPS, Stymied in Iraq, Hawks Still Positioning US as Globocop

Posted by rowan at 05:22 AM

June 15, 2004

Senate Votes for More Nukes

6/15/04 Reuters, Senate Votes for More Nukes

Posted by rowan at 09:47 PM

Thousands of Blogs Fall Silent

6/15/04 Wired News, Thousands of Blogs Fall Silent

Posted by rowan at 09:46 PM

White House Anger After Time Magazine Details Location of Cheney's Secret Bunker

6/15/04 Drudge Report, White House Anger After Time Magazine Details Location of Cheney's Secret Bunker

Posted by rowan at 09:44 PM

US accuses China of weapons trade

6/15/04 BBC, US accuses China of weapons trade

Posted by rowan at 09:30 PM

Urgent action call on US climate

6/15/04 BBC, Urgent action call on US climate

Posted by rowan at 09:28 PM

US seeks 'secure' Saddam handover

6/15/04 BBC, US seeks 'secure' Saddam handover

Posted by rowan at 09:26 PM

Democrat says Cheney's staff involved from start in Halliburton contract

6/14/04 Ivanovich, Huston Chronicle, Democrat says Cheney's staff involved from start in Halliburton contract

Posted by rowan at 06:29 AM

Links to International Human Rights Conventions & Aggreements

FindLaw, Links to International Human Rights Conventions & Aggreements

Posted by rowan at 06:24 AM

Soldier's Injuries Spur Criminal Probe - Army to Investigate Beating of Man Posing as a Detainee

6/15/04 AP, Soldier's Injuries Spur Criminal Probe - Army to Investigate Beating of Man Posing as a Detainee

Posted by rowan at 06:18 AM

DeLay to Be Subject of Ethics Complaint

6/15/04 Babington, Wa. Post, DeLay to Be Subject of Ethics Complaint

Posted by rowan at 06:17 AM

U.S. Trade Deficit Set Another Record in April

6/15/04 Blustein, Wa. Post, U.S. Trade Deficit Set Another Record in April

Posted by rowan at 06:16 AM

Immigration Raids, Far From Border, Draw Criticism

6/15/04 Broder, NYT, Immigration Raids, Far From Border, Draw Criticism

Posted by rowan at 06:12 AM

Social Security Faces Less Trouble Than Forecast, New Report Finds

6/15/04 Pear, NYT, Social Security Faces Less Trouble Than Forecast, New Report Finds

Posted by rowan at 06:10 AM

Israelis to Extend Barrier Deeper Into West Bank

6/15/04 Myre, NYT, Israelis to Extend Barrier Deeper Into West Bank

Posted by rowan at 06:08 AM

NASA Is Urged to Add Tasks for Industry

6/15/04 Leary & Schwartz, NYT, NASA Is Urged to Add Tasks for Industry

Posted by rowan at 06:07 AM

Bush foreign policy under attack

6/15/04 BBC, Bush foreign policy under attack

Posted by rowan at 06:00 AM

Iraq prison abuse: Key figures

6/15/04 BBC, Iraq prison abuse: Key figures

Posted by rowan at 05:59 AM

Iraq abuse 'ordered from the top'

6/15/04 BBC, Iraq abuse 'ordered from the top'

Posted by rowan at 05:54 AM

Police chiefs face jail over racism

6/15/04 Steele, Telegraph, Police chiefs face jail over racism

Posted by rowan at 05:50 AM

June 14, 2004

US Military Operating a Secret Chemical Weapons Program

6/14/04 Jones, Prison Planet, US Military Operating a Secret Chemical Weapons Program

Posted by rowan at 11:58 AM

Dubya's Dilemma: Daddy Doesn't Support the Iraq War

6/14/04 Hampton, Capital Hill Blue, Dubya's Dilemma: Daddy Doesn't Support the Iraq War

Posted by rowan at 11:51 AM

Orwell meets Kafka

6/14/04 Englehardt, MJ, Orwell meets Kafka

Posted by rowan at 11:47 AM

The Controversial Commando

6/14/04 Chatterjee, GNN, The Controversial Commando

Posted by rowan at 11:45 AM

Torture, Incorporated - Oliver North Joins the Party

6/14/04 Stanton & Madsen, CounterPunch, Torture, Incorporated - Oliver North Joins the Party

Posted by rowan at 11:34 AM

White House Officials and Cheney Aide Approved Halliburton Contract in Iraq, Pentagon Says

6/14/04 Eckholm, NYT, White House Officials and Cheney Aide Approved Halliburton Contract in Iraq, Pentagon Says

Posted by rowan at 09:44 AM

Inventor plans 'invisible walls'

6/14/04 BBC, Inventor plans 'invisible walls'

Posted by rowan at 09:42 AM

War spending 'has made country (US) more vulnerable'

6/14/04 Buncombe, Independent/UK, War spending 'has made country (US) more vulnerable'

Posted by rowan at 09:36 AM

Trapped by fear: the forgotten refugees of East Timor

6/14/04 Marks, Independent/UK, Trapped by fear: the forgotten refugees of East Timor

Posted by rowan at 09:36 AM

Court Orders New Look at WWII Wartime Claims

6/14/04 Holland, Wa. Post, Court Orders New Look at WWII Wartime Claims

Posted by rowan at 09:34 AM

Opposition Softens on Corporate Tax Bill

6/14/04 Weisman, Wa. Post, Opposition Softens on Corporate Tax Bill

Posted by rowan at 09:33 AM

National Security and Intelligence

6/14/04 Priest, Wa. Post, National Security and Intelligence

Posted by rowan at 09:24 AM

High Court Rejects Iran Hostage Lawsuit

6/14/04 AP, High Court Rejects Iran Hostage Lawsuit

Posted by rowan at 09:23 AM

The Son of Patriot Act Also Rises

6/14/04 Zetter, Wired, The Son of Patriot Act Also Rises

Posted by rowan at 09:20 AM

Fla. Voting Machines Have Recount Flaw

6/12/04 AP, Fla. Voting Machines Have Recount Flaw

Posted by rowan at 07:35 AM

June 13, 2004

Documentarian kept quiet after filming U.S. soldiers abusing Iraqis

6/13/04 Stein, SF Gate, Documentarian kept quiet after filming U.S. soldiers abusing Iraqis

Posted by rowan at 12:00 PM

Lies Upon Lies Upon Lies. US Military in Crisis

6/13/04 Cloughley, CounterPunch, Lies Upon Lies Upon Lies. US Military in Crisis

Posted by rowan at 11:37 AM

Powell: Terrorism Report Mistake

6/13/04 AP, Powell: Terrorism Report Mistake

Posted by rowan at 09:21 AM

Abu Ghraib torture 'was approved at senior military level'

6/13/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, Abu Ghraib torture 'was approved at senior military level'

Posted by rowan at 06:16 AM

Memo opens torture questions

6/13/04 Gordon, Newsday, Memo opens torture questions

Posted by rowan at 06:14 AM

Japanese boffins spawn almost invisible man

6/13/04 McKie, Guardian/UK, Japanese boffins spawn almost invisible man

Posted by rowan at 06:11 AM

When the Bush Energy Policy Confronts Ancient Art

6/13/04 Barringer, NYT, When the Bush Energy Policy Confronts Ancient Art

Posted by rowan at 06:06 AM

Diversity Plan Shaped in Texas Is Under Attack

6/13/04 Glater, NYT, Diversity Plan Shaped in Texas Is Under Attack

Posted by rowan at 06:04 AM

Errors Are Seen in Early Attacks on Iraqi Leaders

6/13/04 Jehl & Schmitt, NYT, Errors Are Seen in Early Attacks on Iraqi Leaders

Posted by rowan at 06:02 AM

U.S. Marines Kill 80 Rebels in Afghanistan

6/13/04 Graham & Khan, Wa. Post, U.S. Marines Kill 80 Rebels in Afghanistan

Posted by rowan at 06:00 AM

Brahimi quits post as UN envoy in Iraq

6/13/04 Shamir, Ha'aretz, Brahimi quits post as UN envoy in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 05:54 AM

A Look Behind the 'Wire' At Guantanamo

6/13/04 Higham, Wa. Post, A Look Behind the 'Wire' At Guantanamo - Defense Memos Raised Questions About Detainee Treatment as Red Cross Sought Changes

Posted by rowan at 05:52 AM

Interrogation abuses were 'approved at highest levels'

6/13/04 Coman, Telegraph, Interrogation abuses were 'approved at highest levels'

Posted by rowan at 05:38 AM

June 12, 2004

Army Policy Bars Interrogations by Private Contractors

6/12/04 Brinkley, NYT, Army Policy Bars Interrogations by Private Contractors

Posted by rowan at 11:35 PM

A torturer's charter

6/12/04 Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, A torturer's charter

Posted by rowan at 11:32 PM

Afghan election delay is new blow for Bush campaign

6/12/04 Campbell, Guardian/UK, Afghan election delay is new blow for Bush campaign

Posted by rowan at 11:31 PM

Bosnian Serbs admit to Srebrenica atrocity

6/12/04 Krillic, Independent/UK, Bosnian Serbs admit to Srebrenica atrocity

Posted by rowan at 11:28 PM

Ireland prepares to restrict citizenship

6/12/04 McKittrick, Independent/UK, Ireland prepares to restrict citizenship

Posted by rowan at 11:27 PM

CCR FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST PRIVATE CONTRACTORS FOR TORTURE CONSPIRACY

6/12/04 CCR, CCR Files Lawsuit Against Private Contractors for Torture Conspiracy Charges U.S. Corporations Conspired With Officials To Torture Detainees in Iraq. Al Rawi v Titan filing

Posted by rowan at 11:22 PM

Prisoners sue Abu Ghraib security firms

6/12/04 Gumble, Independent/UK, Prisoners sue Abu Ghraib security firms

Posted by rowan at 11:20 PM

Baghdad fumes as the Americans seek safety in 'tombstone' forts

6/12/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Baghdad fumes as the Americans seek safety in 'tombstone' forts

Posted by rowan at 11:19 PM

Nonpolitical Study of Terror Is Caught Up in Politics

6/12/04 O'Brien & Kirkpatrick, NYT, Nonpolitical Study of Terror Is Caught Up in Politics -CFR

Posted by rowan at 11:16 PM

Agency Is Seen as Unfazed on Atom Waste

6/12/04 Wald, NYT, Agency Is Seen as Unfazed on Atom Waste

Posted by rowan at 11:14 PM

Spain Engulfed in Vast Social Change

6/12/04 Richburg, Wa. Post, Spain Engulfed in Vast Social Change Gay Marriage, Legalized Abortion, Domestic Violence Penalties on Government's Agenda

Posted by rowan at 11:01 PM

Nichols Is Spared Death Penalty Again

6/12/04 Romano, Wa.ost, Nichols Is Spared Death Penalty Again

Posted by rowan at 10:59 PM

Fed Moves Would Hit Consumers

6/12/04 Deane, Wa. Post, Fed Moves Would Hit Consumers

Posted by rowan at 10:57 PM

General Granted Latitude At Prison

6/12/04 Smith & White, Wa. Post, General Granted Latitude At Prison - Abu Ghraib Used Aggressive Tactics

Posted by rowan at 10:56 PM

Text of Ron Reagan Jr.'s Remarks at Father's Burial Service

6/12/04 AP, Text of Ron Reagan Jr.'s Remarks at Father's Burial Service

Posted by rowan at 10:52 PM

FBI Warns Police Nationwide of Possible Demonstrations by Radical Environmentalists

6/12/04 AP, FBI Warns Police Nationwide of Possible Demonstrations by Radical Environmentalists

Posted by rowan at 10:51 PM

Book ‘em! L.A. activists tailed, arrested on way to Liberation Weekend conference

6/12/04 Potter, In These Times, Book ‘em! L.A. activists tailed, arrested on way to Liberation Weekend conference

Posted by rowan at 06:04 AM

Al Qaeda Says Kidnapped American in Saudi Arabia

6/12/04 Reuters, Al Qaeda Says Kidnapped American in Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 05:58 AM

June 11, 2004

Theatrical Militarism Gets More Bad Reviews:

6/11/04 Goff, FTW, Theatrical Militarism Gets More Bad Reviews: Rumsfeld's Monster Pictures And The Fallout From Abu Ghraib (Part II) ... Jurassic Park, Pseudo-events, and Prisons: The fallout from Abu Ghraib (Part I)

Posted by rowan at 11:42 PM

Contractor vows to continue work on $10 billion border system

6/11/04 Strohm, GovExec, Contractor vows to continue work on $10 billion border system - Accenture

Posted by rowan at 11:40 PM

Privacy group sues TSA, Justice over airline passenger data

6/11/04 Strohm, GovExec, Privacy group sues TSA, Justice over airline passenger data

Posted by rowan at 11:39 PM

Frustrated intelligence reformers see window of opportunity

6/11/04 Gorman, National Journal, Frustrated intelligence reformers see window of opportunity

Posted by rowan at 11:38 PM

North Korea missile test 'brings US within range'

6/11/04 Spencer, London Telegraph, North Korea missile test 'brings US within range'

Posted by rowan at 11:11 PM

Art becomes the next suspect in America's 9/11 paranoia

6/11/04 Younge, London Guardian, Art becomes the next suspect in America's 9/11 paranoia

Posted by rowan at 11:09 PM

Israel Prepares Compensation Deal for Settlers

6/11/04 Heller, Reuters, Israel Prepares Compensation Deal for Settlers

Posted by rowan at 11:05 PM

Early Abu Ghraib Reports Went Unheeded

6/11/04 Kelley, AP, Early Abu Ghraib Reports Went Unheeded

Posted by rowan at 11:02 PM

New York court backs gay marriage

6/11/04 BBC, New York court backs gay marriage

Posted by rowan at 06:14 AM

Our First Victory Was Zapatero

6/11/04 Johnson, TruthOuth, Our First Victory Was Zapatero

Posted by rowan at 05:55 AM

Shell admits fuelling corruption

6/11/04 BBC, Shell admits fuelling corruption

Posted by rowan at 05:48 AM

50,000 troops in Gulf illness scare

6/11/04 Meikle, Guardian/UK, 50,000 troops in Gulf illness scare

Posted by rowan at 05:46 AM

G8 fails to write off Africa's debt but promises help for Aids vaccine

6/11/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, G8 fails to write off Africa's debt but promises help for Aids vaccine

Posted by rowan at 05:41 AM

Gaddafi accused of plot to attack Saudi ruler's motorcade with rocket grenades

6/11/04 Usborne et al, Independent/UK, Gaddafi accused of plot to attack Saudi ruler's motorcade with rocket grenades

Posted by rowan at 05:40 AM

U.S. Wrongly Reported Drop in World Terrorism in 2003

6/11/04 AP, U.S. Wrongly Reported Drop in World Terrorism in 2003

Posted by rowan at 05:35 AM

Punishing the Poor

6/11/04 Herbert, Punishing the Poor

Posted by rowan at 05:33 AM

Not Many Jobs Are Sent Abroad, U.S. Report Says

6/11/04 Porter, NYT, Not Many Jobs Are Sent Abroad, U.S. Report Says

Posted by rowan at 05:32 AM

At the Sea Island Summit, a Sea Change in U.S. Diplomacy

6/11/04 Kissler, Wa. Post, At the Sea Island Summit, a Sea Change in U.S. Diplomacy

Posted by rowan at 05:20 AM

Common Collie or Uberpooch? German Pet's Vocabulary Stuns Scientists

6/11/04 Stein, Wa. Post, Common Collie or Uberpooch? German Pet's Vocabulary Stuns Scientists

Posted by rowan at 05:17 AM

Use of Dogs to Scare Prisoners Was Authorized

6/11/04 White & Higham, Wa. Post, Use of Dogs to Scare Prisoners Was Authorized

Posted by rowan at 05:15 AM

June 10, 2004

Bush & Sharon: The Oil Connection

6/10/04 Hallinan, GNN, Bush & Sharon: The Oil Connection

Posted by rowan at 11:34 PM

Iraqi minister unveils proposal to control oil

6/10/04 Pelham, FT, Iraqi minister unveils proposal to control oil

Posted by rowan at 11:18 PM

Chirac rejects call for more Nato troops to go to Iraq

6/10/04 Brown, Independent/UK, Chirac rejects call for more Nato troops to go to Iraq

Posted by rowan at 09:33 PM

Police to monitor chat rooms to thwart paedophiles

6/10/04 Pilling, Independent/UK, Police (in UK, US and Australia) to monitor chat rooms to thwart paedophiles

Posted by rowan at 09:32 PM

How Big Brother Is Watching, Listening and Misusing Information About You

6/10/04 Hampton & Thompson, Capitol Hill Blue, How Big Brother Is Watching, Listening and Misusing Information About You

Posted by rowan at 09:28 PM

Lawyer says Saddam tortured

6/10/04 AP, Lawyer says Saddam tortured

Posted by rowan at 09:25 PM

Rumsfeld 'told officers to take gloves off with Lindh'

6/10/04 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Rumsfeld 'told officers to take gloves off with Lindh'

Posted by rowan at 09:24 PM

Bush Changing His Story on Prison Abuse Scandal

6/10/04 Daily Misleader, Bush Changing His Story on Prison Abuse Scandal

Posted by rowan at 01:01 PM

Haiti Investigation Instigated

6/10/04 Kehrl, In These Times, Haiti Investigation Instigated

Posted by rowan at 05:43 AM

A New Ice Age? None Soon, Snow 2 Miles Deep Implies

6/10/04 Revkin, NYT, A New Ice Age? None Soon, Snow 2 Miles Deep Implies

Posted by rowan at 05:38 AM

Pentagon Report Argues Torture is Legal in War on Terror

6/10/04 Lobe, FPIF, Pentagon Report Argues Torture is Legal in War on Terror

Posted by rowan at 05:27 AM

Torture Victims Sue U.S. Security Companies

6/10/04 Mekay, IPS, Torture Victims Sue U.S. Security Companies

Posted by rowan at 05:25 AM

Coke Benefiting From Child Labor in Sugar Cane Fields

6/10/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Coke Benefiting From Child Labor in Sugar Cane Fields

Posted by rowan at 05:23 AM

June 09, 2004

A National Black Eye

6/09/04 McFeatters, Capitol Hill Blue, A National Black Eye - Torture

Posted by rowan at 09:30 PM

Occupation tanks poised to enter Falluja

6/09/04 Al Jazeera, Occupation tanks poised to enter Falluja

Posted by rowan at 09:23 PM

TIA now verifies flight of Saudis

6/09/04 Heller, St. Petersberg Times, TIA now verifies flight of Saudis

Posted by rowan at 09:22 PM

The New Baghdad Triumvirate: Allawi, Negroponte and the NED. Bush's Democratic Charade in Iraq.

6/09/04 Tarbell & Burbach, CounterPunch, The New Baghdad Triumvirate: Allawi, Negroponte and the NED. Bush's Democratic Charade in Iraq.

Posted by rowan at 09:20 PM

Israel's Common Use of Torture Must be Exposed

6/09/04 Barghouti, CounterPunch, Israel's Common Use of Torture Must be Exposed

Posted by rowan at 09:18 PM

The Reagan-Saddam Connection: "We Create These Monsters And When It's Not Convenient We Cover Them Up"

6/09/04 DemocracyNow, The Reagan-Saddam Connection: "We Create These Monsters And When It's Not Convenient We Cover Them Up"

Posted by rowan at 09:15 PM

The Pinochet Principle: Bush Defends Torture in the Name of National Security

6/09/04 DemocracyNow, The Pinochet Principle: Bush Defends Torture in the Name of National Security

Posted by rowan at 09:13 PM

Rebels Launch an Array of Attacks Across Iraq

6/09/04 Wong, NYT, Rebels Launch an Array of Attacks Across Iraq

Posted by rowan at 01:01 PM

Bush's secret army - The USA hires contract soldiers to fight in Iraq

6/09/04 Janes.com Bush's secret army - The USA hires contract soldiers to fight in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 11:39 AM

Chinese Builder's Death Reveals Anonymous Web of Risky Labor

6/09/04 Chen & Kilgannon, NYT, Chinese Builder's Death Reveals Anonymous Web of Risky Labor

Posted by rowan at 05:56 AM

Bush Didn't Order Any Breach of Torture Laws, Ashcroft Says

6/09/04 Lewis, NYT, Bush Didn't Order Any Breach of Torture Laws, Ashcroft Says

Posted by rowan at 05:53 AM

The Resolution's Weakness

6/09/04 Safire, NYT, The Resolution's Weakness

Posted by rowan at 05:52 AM

Senators Urge C.I.A. to Declassify Critical Report

6/09/04 Jehl, NYT, Senators Urge C.I.A. to Declassify Critical Report

Posted by rowan at 05:50 AM

Kurds Threaten to Walk Away From Iraqi State

6/09/04 Filkins, NYT, Kurds Threaten to Walk Away From Iraqi State

Posted by rowan at 05:50 AM

Caught in a trap: Tuna face a new threat

6/09/04 Khan & Marks, Independent/UK, Caught in a trap: Tuna face a new threat

Posted by rowan at 05:48 AM

Zimbabwe nationalises all farmland in 'return to feudalism'

6/09/04 Peta, Independent/UK, Zimbabwe nationalises all farmland in 'return to feudalism'

Posted by rowan at 05:47 AM

Landmine of a Decision

6/08/04 McCrystal, GNN, Landmine of a Decision

Posted by rowan at 05:44 AM

No News is Bad News

6/09/047 Bleifus, In These Times, No News is Bad News

Posted by rowan at 05:44 AM

Bush Plans Libyan, Sudanese Trips to Dramatize US Leap into Africa

6/09/04 DEBKA, Bush Plans Libyan, Sudanese Trips to Dramatize US Leap into Africa

Posted by rowan at 05:42 AM

Nigeria paralysed by mass strike

6/09/04 BBC, Nigeria paralysed by mass strike

Posted by rowan at 05:36 AM

Mass starvation starts in Sudan

6/09/04 Andersson, BBC, Mass starvation starts in Sudan

Posted by rowan at 05:35 AM

Tenet Resignation Exposes Accelerating Intrigue Within Bush Administration

6/09/04 Lobe, FPIF, Tenet Resignation Exposes Accelerating Intrigue Within Bush Administration

Posted by rowan at 05:29 AM

June 08, 2004

Decree Outlaws Iraqi Militias In Effort to Bolster Security

6/08/04 Cody, Wa. Post, Decree Outlaws Iraqi Militias In Effort to Bolster Security

Posted by rowan at 10:18 PM

U.S. to Order Anthrax Vaccine

6/08/04 Gillis, Wa. Post, U.S. to Order Anthrax Vaccine

Posted by rowan at 10:16 PM

Takeover of Titan Clears One Hurdle

6/08/04 Merle, Wa. Post, Takeover of Titan Clears One Hurdle

Posted by rowan at 10:15 PM

Friendship, His Way - Bush Sets the Terms in Forming Relationships With World Leaders

6/08/04 Kessler, Wa. Post, Friendship, His Way - Bush Sets the Terms in Forming Relationships With World Leaders

Posted by rowan at 10:14 PM

The Free & The Unfree

6/08/04 Wired, The Free & The Unfree - Intellectual Property Rights

Posted by rowan at 10:12 PM

The rich have been warned to leave Baghdad. But for the poor, there is no escape from crime

6/08/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, The rich have been warned to leave Baghdad. But for the poor, there is no escape from crime

Posted by rowan at 09:11 PM

'They came at dawn and killed the men'

6/08/04 MacAskill, Guardian/UK, 'They came at dawn and killed the men' - Sudan

Posted by rowan at 09:09 PM

Vets investigate mystery brain disease in cattle

6/08/04 Miekle, Guardian/UK, Vets investigate mystery brain disease in cattle

Posted by rowan at 09:08 PM

Special Report - G8:Relieve the burden

6/08/04 Leader, Guardian/UK, Special Report - G8:Relieve the burden

Posted by rowan at 09:05 PM

Bush backs UK plan for debt relief

6/08/04 Elliott et al, Guanrdian/UK, Bush backs UK plan for debt relief - G8 Trade

Posted by rowan at 09:03 PM

Full text: Draft UN resolution

6/08/04 BBC, Full text: Draft UN resolution

Posted by rowan at 08:59 PM

Agreement 'reached' on Iraq draft

6/08/04 BBC, Agreement 'reached' on Iraq draft

Posted by rowan at 08:58 PM

Erez industrial zone to be closed for good - 4000 Palestinian Jobs Lost

6/08/04 Ha'aretz, Erez industrial zone to be closed for good - 4000 Palestinian Jobs Lost

Posted by rowan at 01:49 PM

A Bill Eases Vote Curb on Churches

6/08/04 Kirkpatrick, NYT, A Bill Eases Vote Curb on Churches

Posted by rowan at 01:48 PM

Weapons Makers Turn to Medicine

6/08/04 Philipkosky, Wired, Weapons Makers Turn to Medicine

Posted by rowan at 01:44 PM

Water to Boost Satellite Snooping

6/08/04 Gartner, Wired, Water to Boost Satellite Snooping

Posted by rowan at 01:43 PM

Ashcroft Refuses to Release Torture Memo

6/08/04 Schmidt, Wa. Post, Ashcroft Refuses to Release Torture Memo

Posted by rowan at 01:38 PM

Memo Offered Justification for Use of Torture

6/08/04 Priest & Smith, Wa. Post, Memo Offered Justification for Use of Torture

Posted by rowan at 01:37 PM

Experts Say US Prisoners are Subjected to Iraqi-Style Abuse

6/08/04 Edney, Wilmington Journal, Experts Say US Prisoners are Subjected to Iraqi-Style Abuse

Posted by rowan at 01:34 PM

Collective Strength: White-Collar Offshoring Spurs Union Growth

6/08/04 Badger, AP, Collective Strength: White-Collar Offshoring Spurs Union Growth

Posted by rowan at 01:32 PM

Blair Urged to Protest at 'Legalization' of US Torture

6/08/04 Happold, Guardian/UK, Blair Urged to Protest at 'Legalization' of US Torture

Posted by rowan at 01:31 PM

The End of Oil

6/08/04 Roberts, MJ, The End of Oil

Posted by rowan at 11:48 AM

Ban on torture overruled in Pentagon

6/08/04 Rennie, Telegraph, Ban on torture overruled in Pentagon

Posted by rowan at 05:48 AM

June 07, 2004

Analysis: Yossi Verter on the political ramifications of the plan

6/07/04 Verter, Ha'aretz, Analysis: Yossi Verter on the political ramifications of the plan

Posted by rowan at 10:23 PM

Poor Schools Sue for Funding

6/07/04 Dobbs, Wa. Post, Poor Schools Sue for Funding

Posted by rowan at 10:20 PM

Despite Agreement, Insurgents Rule Fallujah

6/07/04 Williams, Wa. Post, Despite Agreement, Insurgents Rule Fallujah

Posted by rowan at 10:18 PM

Kucinich Takes Roads Less Traveled in Bid

6/07/04 Nieves, Wa. Post, Kucinich Takes Roads Less Traveled in Bid

Posted by rowan at 10:18 PM

Cities Say No to the Patriot Act

6/07/04 Zetter, Wired, Cities Say No to the Patriot Act

Posted by rowan at 10:10 PM

Agencies halt Pakistan operations

6/07/04 BBC, Agencies halt Pakistan operations

Posted by rowan at 10:09 PM

Doctrines And Visions: Who Is To Run The World, And How?

6/07/04 Chomsky, ZNet, Doctrines And Visions: Who Is To Run The World, And How?

Posted by rowan at 10:08 PM

Arafat's likely successor gets five life terms

6/07/04 McGreal, Guardian/UK, Arafat's likely successor gets five life terms

Posted by rowan at 10:07 PM

Sharon wins battle over settlers

6/07/04 McGreal, Guardian/UK, Sharon wins battle over settlers

Posted by rowan at 10:06 PM

Report condemns 'torture' regime in Iran

6/07/04 McDowel, Independent/UK, Report condemns 'torture' regime in Iran

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

Afghan children fall prey to killers who trade human organs

6/07/04 Collett-White, Independent/UK, Afghan children fall prey to killers who trade human organs

Posted by rowan at 10:03 PM

Deal unveiled for forces to remain in Iraq

6/07/04 Wright, Detroit News, Deal unveiled for forces to remain in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 09:53 PM

Sunnis & Shias Denounces New “Government”, Sadr Say US Puppet PM Is CIA Agent

6/07/04 Nasr, Free Arab Voice, Sunnis & Shias Denounces New “Government”, Sadr Say US Puppet PM Is CIA Agent

Posted by rowan at 09:18 PM

Vermont Progressives Counter GMOs

6/07/04 Paolka, In These Times, Vermont Progressives Counter GMOs

Posted by rowan at 09:16 PM

Venus set to dive in front of Sun

6/07/04 BBC, Venus set to dive in front of Sun

Posted by rowan at 09:01 PM

Charging on in Iraq--But Which Way?

6/07/04 Smith, FPIF, Charging on in Iraq--But Which Way?

Posted by rowan at 04:57 PM

Budget deficit up $56 billion over last year

6/07/04 Congress Daily, Budget deficit up $56 billion over last year

Posted by rowan at 04:55 PM

House chair says DHS should lead intelligence analysis

6/07/04 Strohm, GovExec, House chair says DHS should lead intelligence analysis

Posted by rowan at 04:54 PM

Helen Caldicott on the Nuclear Race: Reagan Was the "Pied Piper of Armageddon"

6/07/04 Goodman, DemocracyNow, Helen Caldicott on the Nuclear Race: Reagan Was the "Pied Piper of Armageddon"

Posted by rowan at 04:38 PM

Noam Chomsky on Reagan's Legacy: Bush Has Ressurected "The Most Extremist, Arrogant, Violent and Dangerous Elements" of Reagan's White House

6/07/04 Goodman, DemocracyNow, Noam Chomsky on Reagan's Legacy: Bush Has Ressurected "The Most Extremist, Arrogant, Violent and Dangerous Elements" of Reagan's White House

Posted by rowan at 04:37 PM

Furor Over UC Prof's Brief on War

6/07/04 Blair, SF Chron. Furor Over UC Prof's Brief on War

Posted by rowan at 04:13 PM

Iraq to Restore Death Penalty After June 30 Sovereignty Handover

6/07/04 AFP, Iraq to Restore Death Penalty After June 30 Sovereignty Handover

Posted by rowan at 04:11 PM

Pentagon Report Set Framework For Use of Torture

6/07/04 Bravin, WSJ, Pentagon Report Set Framework For Use of Torture

Posted by rowan at 04:08 PM

June 06, 2004

Anti-war protest at Rumsfeld's home

6/06/04 Al Jazeera, Anti-war protest at Rumsfeld's home

Posted by rowan at 10:21 PM

Think Global, Act Local

6/06/04 Friedman, NYT, Think Global, Act Local

Posted by rowan at 10:15 PM

Mercenaries in 'coup plot' guarded UK officials in Iraq

6/06/04 Barnett et al, Guardian/UK, Mercenaries in 'coup plot' guarded UK officials in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 10:13 PM

More Proof Only The Good Die Young

6/06/04 Palast, ICH, More Proof Only The Good Die Young

Posted by rowan at 10:12 PM

Is NHS losing the war against the superbugs?

6/06/04 Doward, Guardian/UK, Is NHS losing the war against the superbugs?

Posted by rowan at 07:21 AM

Climate-Change Gases Now Increasing "Alarmingly": UN

6/05/04 OneWorld, Climate-Change Gases Now Increasing "Alarmingly": UN

Posted by rowan at 07:20 AM

Venezuela 2004: Nicaragua's Contra War Reprised

6/06/04 Solo, CounterPunch, Venezuela 2004: Nicaragua's Contra War Reprised

Posted by rowan at 07:10 AM

The US Established a New Category of Human Being Without Rights: "the Terrorist"

6/06/04 Lummis, CounterPunch, The US Established a New Category of Human Being Without Rights: "the Terrorist"

Posted by rowan at 07:08 AM

Heavy Debt and Drought Drive India's Farmers to Desperation

6/06/04 Waldman, NYT, Heavy Debt and Drought Drive India's Farmers to Desperation

Posted by rowan at 07:02 AM

Trouble in Private U.S. Jails Preceded Job Fixing Iraq's

6/06/04 Butterfield, NYT, Trouble in Private U.S. Jails Preceded Job Fixing Iraq's

Posted by rowan at 07:01 AM

Walk Away. Keep the Prize.

6/06/04 McGeehan, NYT, Walk Away. Keep the Prize.

Posted by rowan at 06:59 AM

Lockboxes, Iraqi Loot and a Trail to the Fed

6/06/04 O'Brien, NYT, Lockboxes, Iraqi Loot and a Trail to the Fed

Posted by rowan at 06:54 AM

Selling to Poor, Stores Bill U.S. for Top Prices

6/06/04 Pear, NYT, Selling to Poor, Stores Bill U.S. for Top Prices

Posted by rowan at 06:53 AM

Reagan Fought a Decade-Long Battle With Alzheimer's Disease

6/06/04 Berger, NYT, Reagan Fought a Decade-Long Battle With Alzheimer's Disease

Posted by rowan at 06:52 AM

Wide Gaps Seen in U.S. Inquiries on Prison Abuse

6/06/04 Myers & Schmitt, NYT, Wide Gaps Seen in U.S. Inquiries on Prison Abuse

Posted by rowan at 06:48 AM

June 05, 2004

TRIPOD II AND FEMA - Lack of NORAD Response on 9/11 Explained

6/05/04 Ruppert, FTW, TRIPOD II AND FEMA - Lack of NORAD Response on 9/11 Explained

Posted by rowan at 11:44 PM

248,000 Jobs Added In May

6/05/04 Henderson, Wa. Post, 248,000 Jobs Added In May

Posted by rowan at 08:37 PM

Padilla Case Puts Lawyers in Limbo, Too

6/05/04 Powell, Wa. Post, Padilla Case Puts Lawyers in Limbo, Too

Posted by rowan at 08:28 PM

U.S. Gulf War POWs Denied Settlement

6/05/04 Yen, Wa. Post, U.S. Gulf War POWs Denied Settlement

Posted by rowan at 08:27 PM

UN rights chief warns of war crimes in Iraq

6/05/04 Hoge, NYT, UN rights chief warns of war crimes in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 05:00 PM

Civil Servants As the Enemy

6/05/04 Scherer, Mother Jones, Civil Servants As the Enemy

Posted by rowan at 07:44 AM

Iraq could face civil war, "junior" Saddam if US fails test: Rumsfeld

6/05/04 AFP, Iraq could face civil war, "junior" Saddam if US fails test: Rumsfeld

Posted by rowan at 07:34 AM

Drowning in an Ocean of Plastic

6/05/04 Leahy, Wired, Drowning in an Ocean of Plastic

Posted by rowan at 07:30 AM

US man on bulldozer rampage

6/05/04 BBC, US man on bulldozer rampage

Posted by rowan at 07:27 AM

90 days to stop another disaster in Africa

6/05/04 MacAskill, Guardian/UK, 90 days to stop another disaster in Africa

Posted by rowan at 07:23 AM

While his soldiers rape and pillage, the rebel general insists: 'We come in peace'

6/05/04 Walsh, Independent/UK, While his soldiers rape and pillage, the rebel general insists: 'We come in peace'

Posted by rowan at 07:22 AM

Prisoners in their own luxury homes, Saudi's expats fear even those sent to protect them

6/05/04 Bradley, Independent/UK, Prisoners in their own luxury homes, Saudi's expats fear even those sent to protect them

Posted by rowan at 07:20 AM

Judge Tosses Rules to Curb Acid Rain

6/05/04 dePalma, NYT, Judge Tosses Rules to Curb Acid Rain

Posted by rowan at 07:18 AM

Battling to Understand Our Genocidal Instinct

6/05/04 Ward, Toronto Star, Battling to Understand Our Genocidal Instinct

Posted by rowan at 07:15 AM

Circling the Wagons

6/05/04 Brooks, NYT, Circling the Wagons

Posted by rowan at 07:11 AM

Beating Specialist Baker

6/05/04 Kristoff, NYT, Beating Specialist Baker

Posted by rowan at 07:09 AM

Spain and U.S. at Odds on Mistaken Terror Arrest

6/05/04 Kershaw et al, NYT, Spain and U.S. at Odds on Mistaken Terror Arrest

Posted by rowan at 07:04 AM

Cheney Interviewed in CIA Name Leak

6/05/04 Reuter, Cheney Interviewed in CIA Name Leak

Posted by rowan at 07:01 AM

June 04, 2004

Don’t Breathe Easy

6/04/04 Kehrl, In These Times, Don’t Breathe Easy

Posted by rowan at 09:13 PM

500,000 protest Bush's visit to Rome

6/04/04 Wa. Times, 500,000 protest Bush's visit to Rome

Posted by rowan at 08:50 PM

Bush's Erratic Behavior Worries White House Aides

6/04/04 Thompson, Capital Hill Blue, Bush's Erratic Behavior Worries White House Aides

Posted by rowan at 08:48 PM

Bush Administration Looks Beyond Tenet

6/04/04 Shrader, AP, Bush Administration Looks Beyond Tenet

Posted by rowan at 08:43 PM

Retiring congressman says he would consider return to CIA as director

6/04/04 Drinkard, USAToday, Retiring congressman says he would consider return to CIA as director

Posted by rowan at 08:41 PM

Child obesity worse than thought, study suggests

6/04/04 Helmich, USAToday, Child obesity worse than thought, study suggests

Posted by rowan at 08:40 PM

Kerry promises to enlarge military

6/04/04 Lawrence & Slavin, Kerry promises to enlarge military

Posted by rowan at 08:38 PM

Rumsfeld warns of long struggle against terrorism, more attacks

6/04/04 AFP, Rumsfeld warns of long struggle against terrorism, more attacks

Posted by rowan at 08:34 PM

Taliban Told U.S. It Would Give Up Osama - Middleman

6/04/04 Trevelyan, Reuters, Taliban Told U.S. It Would Give Up Osama - Middleman

Posted by rowan at 08:33 PM

UN Says U.S. Soldiers Could Face War Crimes Charges

6/04/04 Reuters, UN Says U.S. Soldiers Could Face War Crimes Charges

Posted by rowan at 08:31 PM

Health Council's Chief Criticizes Administration

6/04/04 Connolly, Wa. Post, Health Council's Chief Criticizes Administration

Posted by rowan at 08:29 PM

UN human rights report urges steps to end abuses in Iraq

6/04/04 UNHCHR, UN human rights report urges steps to end abuses in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 05:59 PM

Cheater, Cheater

6/04/04 Lears, In These Times, Cheater, Cheater

Posted by rowan at 07:47 AM

The Serious Implications Of President Bush's Hiring A Personal Outside Counsel For The Valerie Plame Investigation

6/04/04 Dean, FindLaw, The Serious Implications Of President Bush's Hiring A Personal Outside Counsel For The Valerie Plame Investigation Posted by rowan at 07:00 AM

June 03, 2004

Huge Navy deployment to test emergency plan

6/03/04 Crawley, SanDiego Union, Huge Navy deployment to test emergency plan

Posted by rowan at 10:26 PM

Possible Meteorite Reported in Wash.

6/03/04 Newsday, Possible Meteorite Reported in Wash. ..... TLC.com, UFO Sighting Alerts Portuguese Air Force

Posted by rowan at 09:18 PM

U.S. Told Saudis to Let Al-Qaida Gunmen Escape Says Official

6/03/04 Scotsman, U.S. Told Saudis to Let Al-Qaida Gunmen Escape Says Official

Posted by rowan at 09:16 PM

NSA's new Colorado data warehouse: a Library of Congress per day

6/03/04 UnderReported, NSA's new Colorado data warehouse: a Library of Congress per day

Posted by rowan at 09:12 PM

Bilderberg: The ultimate conspiracy theory

6/03/04 BBC, Bilderberg: The ultimate conspiracy theory

Posted by rowan at 09:00 PM

Man Told FBI of Al Qaeda Training in 2000 - Reports

6/03/04 Reuters, Man Told FBI of Al Qaeda Training in 2000 - Reports

Posted by rowan at 08:49 PM

Second top CIA official to step down

6/03/04 Harding & Allen, FT.com, Second top CIA official to step down

Posted by rowan at 08:45 PM

Envoy Bowed to Pressure in Choosing Leaders

6/03/04 Chandrsakaren, Wa. Post, Envoy Bowed to Pressure in Choosing Leaders

Posted by rowan at 08:41 PM

Bush Consults Lawyer About CIA Name Leak

6/03/04 Allen, Wa. Post, Bush Consults Lawyer About CIA Name Leak

Posted by rowan at 08:39 PM

Soldiers Facing Extended Tours

6/03/04 White, Wa. Post, Soldiers Facing Extended Tours

Posted by rowan at 08:37 PM

Dying Devotion to Young Cleric Springs From Poverty, Patriotism

6/03/04 Williams, Wa. Post, Dying Devotion to Young Cleric Springs From Poverty, Patriotism

Posted by rowan at 08:36 PM

Sexual Assaults In Army On Rise

6/03/04 Smith, Wa. Post, Sexual Assaults In Army On Rise

Posted by rowan at 08:35 PM

Enron 'conned' California energy users

6/03/04 Al Jazeera, Enron 'conned' California energy users

Posted by rowan at 05:54 PM

UN's Brahimi: Bremer the 'Dictator of Iraq' in Shaping Iraqi Government

6/03/04 Lasseter, Knight-Ridder, UN's Brahimi: Bremer the 'Dictator of Iraq' in Shaping Iraqi Government

Posted by rowan at 11:31 AM

Army Extending Service for G.I.'s Due in War Zones

6/03/04 Schmitt, NYT, Army Extending Service for G.I.'s Due in War Zones

Posted by rowan at 09:18 AM

Aid Agency Halts Operations in Afghanistan

6/03/04 Gall, NYT, Aid Agency Halts Operations in Afghanistan (Doctors w/o Borders)

Posted by rowan at 09:18 AM

Polygraph Testing Starts at Pentagon in Chalabi Inquiry

6/03/04 Johnston & Risen, NYT, Polygraph Testing Starts at Pentagon in Chalabi Inquiry

Posted by rowan at 09:03 AM

Bush Campaign Seeks Help From Thousands of Congregations

6/03/04 Kirkpatrick, NYT, Bush Campaign Seeks Help From Thousands of Congregations

Posted by rowan at 08:51 AM

Blackmail Efforts of the Bush Administration at the UN End in Failure This Time

6/03/04 Williams, FPIF, Blackmail Efforts of the Bush Administration at the UN End in Failure This Time

Posted by rowan at 07:52 AM

June 02, 2004

The Pentagon's New Map

6/02/04 Barnett, The Pentagon's New Map.

Posted by rowan at 09:25 PM

Altered States: New trade proposal would place local sovereignty in the hands of multinationals

6/02/04 Gaus, In These Times, Altered States: New trade proposal would place local sovereignty in the hands of multinationals

Posted by rowan at 09:15 PM

U.S. Raids N.Va. Office Of Saudi-Based Charity

6/02/04 Markon, Wa. Post, U.S. Raids N.Va. Office Of Saudi-Based Charity

Posted by rowan at 08:33 PM

Dim Chance for Global Cloning Ban

6/02/04 Ctr for Public Integrity, Dim Chance for Global Cloning Ban

Posted by rowan at 01:46 PM

Bush Gives Contract to Tax Traitor/Campaign Donor

6/02/04 Daily Misleader, Bush Gives Contract to Tax Traitor/Campaign Donor

Posted by rowan at 08:47 AM

Altered States: New trade proposal would place local sovereignty in the hands of multinationals

6/02/04 Gaus, In These Times, Altered States: New trade proposal would place local sovereignty in the hands of multinationals

Posted by rowan at 07:48 AM

Rules for Interrogating Juveniles Are Upheld

6/02/04 Lane, Wa. Post, Rules for Interrogating Juveniles Are Upheld

Posted by rowan at 06:18 AM

U.S. Details Case Against Terror Suspect

6/02/04 Eggen, Wa. Post, U.S. Details Case Against Terror Suspect

Posted by rowan at 06:17 AM

'Biopharming' Bounces Back to Life

6/02/04 Witte, Wa. Post, 'Biopharming' Bounces Back to Life

Posted by rowan at 06:16 AM

Database on U.S. Visitors Set for Huge Expansion

6/02/04 Reddy & Goo, Wa. Post, Database on U.S. Visitors Set for Huge Expansion

Posted by rowan at 06:15 AM

Oil Prices Reach New Peak As Terrorism Anxieties Jump

6/02/04 Blustein, Wa. Post, Oil Prices Reach New Peak As Terrorism Anxieties Jump

Posted by rowan at 06:14 AM

Large Study on Mental Illness Finds Global Prevalence

6/02/04 McNeil, NYT, Large Study on Mental Illness Finds Global Prevalence

Posted by rowan at 06:10 AM

Developer Unearths Burial Ground and Stirs Up Anger Among Indians

6/02/04 Madigan, NYT, Developer Unearths Burial Ground and Stirs Up Anger Among Indians

Posted by rowan at 06:09 AM

Tough Capital Insider to Face His Critics on Bank Regulation

6/02/04 O'Brien, NYT, Tough Capital Insider to Face His Critics on Bank Regulation

Posted by rowan at 06:07 AM

Antidepressant Seen as Effective in Treatment of Adolescents

6/02/04 Harris, NYT, Antidepressant Seen as Effective in Treatment of Adolescents

Posted by rowan at 06:04 AM

Iraq's New Government Faces Bargaining Over Its Power

6/02/04 Weisman, NYT, Iraq's New Government Faces Bargaining Over Its Power

Posted by rowan at 06:02 AM

'Homies Were Burning Alive'

6/02/04 Hayden, AlterNet, 'Homies Were Burning Alive'

Posted by rowan at 06:00 AM

June 01, 2004

Midwest US hit by severe storms

6/01/04 BBC, Midwest US hit by severe storms

Posted by rowan at 10:22 PM

Oil prices set for fresh surge

6/01/04 BBC, Oil prices set for fresh surge

Posted by rowan at 10:21 PM

Security agency doubled procurement spending in four years

6/01/04 Cahlink, GovExec, Security agency doubled procurement spending in four years

Posted by rowan at 09:31 PM

Congressional study finds increase in noncompetitive contracts

6/01/04 Gruber, GovExec, Congressional study finds increase in noncompetitive contracts

Posted by rowan at 09:30 PM

Suicide Watch

6/01/04 Berkowitz, GNN, Suicide Watch

Posted by rowan at 09:27 PM

Government data-mining lives on

6/01/04 McCullaugh, CNet, Government data-mining lives on

Posted by rowan at 08:51 PM

Will Bush the Beheader use terrorism to become America's Pinochet?

6/01/04 Wasserman, Online Journal, Will Bush the Beheader use terrorism to become America's Pinochet?

Posted by rowan at 12:13 PM

The subtle nature of mind control

6/01/04 Becker, Online Journal, The subtle nature of mind control

Posted by rowan at 12:10 PM

All the president's horses' asses

6/01/04 Bohne, Online Journal, All the president's horses' asses

Posted by rowan at 12:08 PM

U.S. policy: the good, the bad, the ugly—the oil

6/01/04 Mattern, Online Journal, U.S. policy: the good, the bad, the ugly—the oil

Posted by rowan at 12:08 PM

Subway Workers' Locater Chips Create Stir

6/01/04 Korea Times, Subway Workers' Locater Chips Create Stir

Posted by rowan at 12:05 PM

Bush Plans To Slash Popular Programs After Election

6/01/04 Nusbammer, Intervention Mag, Bush Plans To Slash Popular Programs After Election

Posted by rowan at 12:02 PM

An Empire of Denial

6/01/04 Monbiot, Guardian/UK, An Empire of Denial: The US is Choosing to Ignore the Fact that it is to Blame for the Stifling of Global Democracy

Posted by rowan at 11:57 AM

US Dissolves Iraqi Governing Council, Installs New Interim Government

6/01/04 AFP, US Dissolves Iraqi Governing Council, Installs New Interim Government

Posted by rowan at 11:56 AM

Saudis deny deal to let militants escape

6/01/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, Saudis deny deal to let militants escape

Posted by rowan at 11:54 AM

Growing Wealth Gap Rates an 'Orange Alert'

6/01/04 Kostigen, CBS, Growing Wealth Gap Rates an 'Orange Alert'

Posted by rowan at 11:52 AM

The Return of the Draft, a Bipartisan Production

6/01/04 Levich, CounterPunch, The Return of the Draft, a Bipartisan Production

Posted by rowan at 11:51 AM

The lying game

6/01/04 Independent/UK, The lying game: An A-Z of the Iraq war and its aftermath, focusing on Misrepresentation, manipulation, and mistakes

Posted by rowan at 11:50 AM

The Deep Game

6/01/04 Pitt, TruthOut, The Deep Game

Posted by rowan at 11:42 AM

USDA Plans Mad Cow Tests Nationwide

6/01/04 Seattle Times, USDA Plans Mad Cow Tests Nationwide

Posted by rowan at 11:40 AM

Two-Way Traffic In Airplane Repair

6/01/04 Goo, Wa. Post, Two-Way Traffic In Airplane Repair

Posted by rowan at 11:37 AM

Army Investigates Wider Iraq Offenses

6/01/04 Graham, Wa. Post, Army Investigates Wider Iraq Offenses - Cases Include Deaths, Assaults Outside Prisons

Posted by rowan at 11:35 AM

Atomic Waste Disposal Rules Set for Debate by Congress

6/01/04 Wald, NYT, Atomic Waste Disposal Rules Set for Debate by Congress

Posted by rowan at 11:33 AM

Accenture Wins $10 Billion Border Security Deal

6/01/04 AP, Accenture Wins $10 Billion Border Security Deal

Posted by rowan at 11:31 AM

Ban on Type of Abortion Is Declared Unconstitutional

6/01/04 AP, Ban on Type of Abortion Is Declared Unconstitutional

Posted by rowan at 11:30 AM

Oil Prices Rise by a Dollar After Attack in Saudi Arabia

6/01/04 Reuters, Oil Prices Rise by a Dollar After Attack in Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 11:29 AM

Sunni Is Chosen as President; Governing Council Disbands

6/01/04 Filkins & Semple, NYT, Sunni Is Chosen as President; Governing Council Disbands

Posted by rowan at 11:28 AM

The End of Cheap Oil

6/01/04 Appenzeller & Leen, National Geographic, The End of Cheap Oil

Posted by rowan at 08:10 AM