December 31, 2004
In death, imperialism lives on
12/31/04 Seabrook, Guardian/UK, In death, imperialism lives onPosted by rowan at 7:28 AM
December 30, 2004
Appeal to Unreason
12/30/04 Parker, ITT, Appeal to UnreasonPosted by rowan at 9:11 AM
How five newcomers could change Senate
12/30/04 Chaddock, CSM, How five newcomers could change SenatePosted by rowan at 8:54 AM
December 29, 2004
Commerce in church: faith-based enterprise or unholy invasion?
12/29/04 MacDonald, CSM, Commerce in church: faith-based enterprise or unholy invasion?Posted by rowan at 4:45 PM
December 28, 2004
Colombia: a Proxy Country for US Intervention in Venezuela
12/28/04 Shama & Kumar, CRG, Colombia: a Proxy Country for US Intervention in VenezuelaPosted by rowan at 4:47 PM
Russia and China forge new military ties
12/28/04 Regan, CSM, Russia and China forge new military tiesPosted by rowan at 4:43 PM
December 24, 2004
US to Take Bigger Bite of Iraq's Economic Pie
12/24/04 Mekay, IPS, US to Take Bigger Bite of Iraq's Economic PiePosted by rowan at 10:42 AM
US May Strike at Ba'athists in Syria
12/24/04 Zacharia, Jerusalem Post, US May Strike at Ba'athists in SyriaPosted by rowan at 10:42 AM
December 23, 2004
China in Line as U.S. Rival for Canada Oil
12/23/04 Romero, NYT, China in Line as U.S. Rival for Canada OilPosted by rowan at 11:36 PM
China Invests Heavily In Sudan's Oil Industry
12/23/04 Goodman, Wa. Post, China Invests Heavily In Sudan's Oil IndustryPosted by rowan at 7:54 AM
The Chinese Dragon Awakens in a Wary World
12/23/04 Bezlova, IPS, The Chinese Dragon Awakens in a Wary WorldPosted by rowan at 6:54 AM
December 21, 2004
National Endowment for Death Squads? The AFL-CIO and the NED
12/21/04 Quaccia, Venezuela Analysis, National Endowment for Death Squads? The AFL-CIO and the NEDPosted by rowan at 6:42 AM
December 19, 2004
Pentagon Seeks to Expand Role in Intelligence
12/19/04 Jehl & Schmitt, Pentagon Seeks to Expand Role in IntelligencePosted by rowan at 11:10 PM
December 18, 2004
U.S. test simulates attack on Iran's nuke sites
12/18/04 WorldNet Daily, U.S. test simulates attack on Iran's nuke sitesPosted by rowan at 11:28 PM
December 14, 2004
The Global Energy Market in the Long Term
12/14/04 Odell, CRG, The Global Energy Market in the Long TermPosted by rowan at 9:18 AM
The Battle for Oil
12/14/04 Waddell, CRG, The Battle for OilPosted by rowan at 9:17 AM
December 13, 2004
US Stages Simulated Attack On Iran
12/13/04 Middle East Newsline, US Stages Simulated Attack On IranPosted by rowan at 11:10 AM
China, Russia Will Hold First War Games
12/13/04 McDonald, AP, China, Russia Will Hold First War GamesPosted by rowan at 7:58 AM
December 12, 2004
The U.S. vs. a Nuclear Iran
12/12/04 Sanger, NYT, The U.S. vs. a Nuclear IranPosted by rowan at 8:14 AM
December 9, 2004
Critics Say Mysterious New U.S. Spy Program Endangers National Security
12/09/04 Schrader, AP, Critics Say Mysterious New U.S. Spy Program Endangers National SecurityPosted by rowan at 11:54 AM
December 8, 2004
At last, a bill for Bush to sign - Intelligence Reform
12/08/04 The Economist, At last, a bill for Bush to signPosted by rowan at 11:12 AM
U.S. Pissed Over UN Membership Rules
12/08/04 Gedda, CHB, U.S. Pissed Over UN Membership RulesPosted by rowan at 9:26 AM
Panel Probes Routes to Energy Security
12/08/04 Herbert, CHB, Panel Probes Routes to Energy SecurityPosted by rowan at 9:25 AM
Kissinger's Shadow Over the Council on Foreign Relations
12/08/04 Sherman, Nation, Kissinger's Shadow Over the Council on Foreign RelationsPosted by rowan at 9:18 AM
Ukraine's Untold Story
12/08/04 Steele, Nation, Ukraine's Untold StoryPosted by rowan at 9:18 AM
December 7, 2004
People vs. Empire: Only global resistance from below can counter repressive states
12/07/04 Roy, ITT, People vs. Empire: Only global resistance from below can counter repressive statesPosted by rowan at 11:52 AM
December 5, 2004
U.S. Slows Bid to Advance Democracy in Arab World
12/05/04 Brinkley, NYT, U.S. Slows Bid to Advance Democracy in Arab WorldPosted by rowan at 7:48 AM
December 4, 2004
Bush renews support for Musharraf
12/04/04 BBC, Bush renews support for MusharrafPosted by rowan at 7:54 AM
US investigating new prisoner abuse photos
12/04/04 Al Jazeera, US investigating new prisoner abuse photosPosted by rowan at 7:07 AM
December 3, 2004
Bush Dismisses Talk Of Delaying Iraq Vote
12/03/04 Baker, Wa. Post, Bush Dismisses Talk Of Delaying Iraq VotePosted by rowan at 11:29 PM
General Cites Problems at U.S. Jails in Afghanistan
12/03/04 Smith, NYT, General Cites Problems at U.S. Jails in AfghanistanPosted by rowan at 11:29 PM
U.S. Free-Trade Deals Include Few Muslim Countries
12/03/04 Blustein, Wa. Post, U.S. Free-Trade Deals Include Few Muslim CountriesPosted by rowan at 11:28 PM
Republicans Want to Dump Senate Filibuster
12/03/04 CHB, Republicans Want to Dump Senate FilibusterPosted by rowan at 11:13 AM
Should the Constitution be amended for Arnold?
12/03/04 USA Today, Should the Constitution be amended for Arnold?Posted by rowan at 7:51 AM
November 29, 2004
IMF Sponsored "Democracy" in The Ukraine
11/29/04 Chosoudovsky, CRG, IMF Sponsored "Democracy" in The UkrainePosted by rowan at 10:03 PM
US Building Big Army Base Near Iran Border
11/29/04 Daily Times/PK, US Building Big Army Base Near Iran BorderPosted by rowan at 8:49 AM
Ukraine and Inter-Imperialist Rivalry
11/29/04 Leupp, CounterPunch, Ukraine and Inter-Imperialist RivalryPosted by rowan at 8:20 AM
November 28, 2004
On Parenti's The Freedom - Empire's Lawless Opportunities
11/28/04 Taylor, CounterPunch, On Parenti's The Freedom - Empire's Lawless OpportunitiesPosted by rowan at 4:12 PM
One More Neocon Target: South Korea
11/28/04 Leupp, CounterPunch, One More Neocon Target: South KoreaPosted by rowan at 4:08 PM
November 27, 2004
Torture and Neo-Liberalism with Sycorax in Iraq
11/27/04 Linebaugh, CounterPunch, Torture and Neo-Liberalism with Sycorax in IraqPosted by rowan at 4:08 PM
November 26, 2004
An Era of End-Timers and Neo-Cons. Whatever Happened to Conservatives?
11/26/04 Roberts, CounterPunch, An Era of End-Timers and Neo-Cons. Whatever Happened to Conservatives?Posted by rowan at 10:56 PM
The Devil's Work - Bush's Minority Appointments
11/26/04 Ali Khan, CounterPunch, The Devil's Work - Bush's Minority AppointmentsPosted by rowan at 10:55 PM
US has Failed to Explain Its Actions to the Muslim World: Pentagon Report
11/26/04 AFP, US has Failed to Explain Its Actions to the Muslim World: Pentagon ReportPosted by rowan at 10:52 PM
Congress Seeks to Curb International Court
11/26/04 Lynch, Wa. Post, Congress Seeks to Curb International CourtPosted by rowan at 3:16 AM
November 25, 2004
'Arnold for President' is no joke
11/25/04 LA Daily News, 'Arnold for President' is no jokePosted by rowan at 3:25 AM
November 24, 2004
Apocalypse (Almost) Now
11/24/04 Kristoff, NYT, Apocalypse (Almost) NowPosted by rowan at 10:06 AM
Confusion Reigns as U.S. Raid Misses Target in Iraq
11/24/04 Baker, Reuters, Confusion Reigns as U.S. Raid Misses Target in IraqPosted by rowan at 9:55 AM
November 23, 2004
Hawks push regime change in N Korea
11/23/04 Asia Times, Hawks push regime change in N KoreaPosted by rowan at 10:16 AM
Arnold Another Reagan?
11/23/04 PrisonPlanet, Arnold Another Reagan?Posted by rowan at 10:14 AM
Scalia in shul: State must back religion
11/23/04 Heilman, Jerusalem Post, Scalia in shul: State must back religionPosted by rowan at 8:06 AM
Welcome to Kurdistan (while it lasts)
11/23/04 Glass, Independent/UK, Welcome to Kurdistan (while it lasts)Posted by rowan at 8:00 AM
November 21, 2004
US 'Star Wars' missiles will be in Europe in five years
11/21/04 Carrell, Independent/UK, US 'Star Wars' missiles will be in Europe in five yearsPosted by rowan at 7:24 AM
Pentagon turns heat up on Iran
11/21/04 Beaumont & Hinsliff, Guardian/UK, Pentagon turns heat up on IranPosted by rowan at 7:04 AM
November 20, 2004
A Heartless War
11/20/04 Scheer, AlterNet, A Heartless WarPosted by rowan at 5:32 PM
China Widens Economic Role in Latin America
11/20/04 Rohter, NYT, China Widens Economic Role in Latin AmericaPosted by rowan at 6:18 AM
November 19, 2004
Bush Confronts New Challenge on Issue of Iran
11/19/04 Weisman, TruthOut, Bush Confronts New Challenge on Issue of IranPosted by rowan at 10:16 PM
November 18, 2004
House G.O.P. Acts to Protect Chief
11/18/04 Hulse, NYT, House G.O.P. Acts to Protect ChiefPosted by rowan at 11:03 PM
Peak Oil, Stolen Elections, Energy Wars
11/18/04 Ruppert & Foley, Newtopia, Peak Oil, Stolen Elections, Energy WarsPosted by rowan at 9:37 PM
November 17, 2004
House Republicans Move to Protect Their Leader From Effects of Possible Indictment
11/17/04 Hulse & Rosenbaum, NYT, House Republicans Move to Protect Their Leader From Effects of Possible IndictmentPosted by rowan at 11:07 PM
The Carthaginian Solution - Fallujah
11/17/04 Englehardt, MoJo, The Carthaginian Solution - FallujahPosted by rowan at 11:01 PM
November 16, 2004
The Coming Currency Shock - Declining Superpower Act
11/16/04 Roberts, CounterPunch, The Coming Currency Shock - Declining Superpower ActPosted by rowan at 11:14 PM
November 15, 2004
Chile identifies 35,000 victims of Pinochet
11/15/04 Frankiln, Guardian/UK, Chile identifies 35,000 victims of PinochetPosted by rowan at 7:05 PM
November 13, 2004
Pentagon Envisioning a Costly Internet for War
11/13/04 Weiner, NYT, Pentagon Envisioning a Costly Internet for WarPosted by rowan at 8:07 AM
November 11, 2004
Neocon Wish List
11/11/04 Lobe, FPIF, Neocon Wish ListPosted by rowan at 8:28 AM
November 8, 2004
US had Contingency Plans to Drop up to 30 Nuclear Warheads on North Korea
11/08/04 Stains, CRG, US had Contingency Plans to Drop up to 30 Nuclear Warheads on North KoreaPosted by rowan at 10:16 AM
November 6, 2004
Neo-Con Agenda: Iran, China, Russia, Latin America
11/06/04 Lobe, IPS, Neo-Con Agenda: Iran, China, Russia, Latin America...Posted by rowan at 7:26 AM
November 5, 2004
Abolish the CIA!
11/05/04 Johnson, MoJo, Abolish the CIA!Posted by rowan at 8:14 AM
Bush Win Puts US on Collision Course with Iran
11/05/04 McGeough, Sydney Morning Herald, Bush Win Puts US on Collision Course with IranPosted by rowan at 7:29 AM
November 1, 2004
An Election Spoiled Rotten
11/01/04 Palast, Tom Paine, An Election Spoiled RottenPosted by rowan at 4:07 PM
October 30, 2004
Lancet report on Iraqi Civilian Deaths
10/30/04 Lancet report on Iraqi Civilian DeathsPosted by rowan at 6:28 PM
October 29, 2004
Study puts civilian toll in Iraq at over 100,000
10/29/04 Rosenthal, IHT, Study puts civilian toll in Iraq at over 100,000Posted by rowan at 7:53 AM
United States Says It May Take Measures Against Ukraine if Elections Flawed
10/29/04 Heinz, AP, United States Says It May Take Measures Against Ukraine if Elections FlawedPosted by rowan at 7:50 AM
October 28, 2004
Today's Imperialism - Uniquely American
10/28/04 Goff, FTW, Today's Imperialism - Uniquely AmericanPosted by rowan at 8:09 AM
October 27, 2004
The U.S. Invasion of Iraq: The Military Side of Globalization?
10/26/04 Zunes, FPIF, The U.S. Invasion of Iraq: The Military Side of Globalization?Posted by rowan at 8:59 AM
October 25, 2004
How to Make New Enemies
10/25/04 Brzezinski, NYT, How to Make New EnemiesPosted by rowan at 10:15 PM
October 24, 2004
Why America Has Waged a Losing Battle on Fallouja
10/24/04 McManus & Rubin, LA Times, Why America Has Waged a Losing Battle on FalloujaPosted by rowan at 10:04 PM
October 19, 2004
Washington Votes for War in Colombia
10/19/04 Weinberg, Nation, Washington Votes for War in ColombiaPosted by rowan at 9:47 PM
Sacking of Crusading Judge Fuels Concerns Over Iraq Rights Record
10/19/04 AFP, Sacking of Crusading Judge Fuels Concerns Over Iraq Rights RecordPosted by rowan at 8:08 AM
October 17, 2004
Star Wars deal places US missiles on UK soil
10/17/04 Elliott & Carrell, Independent/UK, Star Wars deal places US missiles on UK soilPosted by rowan at 8:04 PM
October 16, 2004
Che Guevara's Daughter Voices Cuban Fears That Bush has Country in His Sights
10/16/04 Judd, Independent/UK, Che Guevara's Daughter Voices Cuban Fears That Bush has Country in His SightsPosted by rowan at 8:00 PM
October 15, 2004
Captain America (the arms race)
10/15/04 Turse, MoJo, Captain America (the arms race)Posted by rowan at 6:45 AM
October 14, 2004
Jordan denies 'secret US prison'
10/14/04 BBC, Jordan denies 'secret US prison'Posted by rowan at 8:37 AM
October 13, 2004
Nato ministers feel US pressure
10/13/04 BBC, Nato ministers feel US pressurePosted by rowan at 9:13 PM
New Archer link to coup plot alleged
10/13/04 Palister et al, New Archer link to coup plot allegedPosted by rowan at 8:47 PM
October 12, 2004
Challenging Rest of the World With a New Order
10/12/04 Cohn et al, NYT, Challenging Rest of the World With a New OrderPosted by rowan at 9:01 PM
October 10, 2004
Science, Surveillance, and the Culture of Control
10/10/04 Jensen & Draffan, Dissident Voice, Science, Surveillance, and the Culture of ControlPosted by rowan at 10:04 PM
October 8, 2004
Oil Wars
10/08/04 Klare, MoJo, Oil WarsPosted by rowan at 11:40 PM
October 6, 2004
The Pentagon's New Map: Our Government's Hellish Vision of Endless War Against Hapless Third-Worlders
10/06/04 Erwin, PrisonPlanet (9/30/04), The Pentagon's New Map: Our Government's Hellish Vision of Endless War Against Hapless Third-Worlders link to multimedia presentation The Pentagon's New MapPosted by rowan at 9:38 PM
U.S. Militarizing Latin America
10/06/04 Lobe, OneWorld, U.S. Militarizing Latin AmericaPosted by rowan at 9:26 PM
October 5, 2004
Air Force pursuing antimatter weapons
10/05/04 SF Chronicle, Air Force pursuing antimatter weaponsPosted by rowan at 9:48 PM
October 4, 2004
Air Force Looks at New Microwave Weapon
10/04/04 Hannah, Newsday, Air Force Looks at New Microwave WeaponPosted by rowan at 9:50 PM
October 1, 2004
All's Fair in Space War
10/01/04 Schachtman, Wired, All's Fair in Space WarPosted by rowan at 11:13 PM
White House Backs Torture-Abroad
10/01/04 Shepard, Toronto Star, White House Backs Torture-AbroadPosted by rowan at 10:52 PM
September 30, 2004
US is Retreating From International Legal System, Study Finds
9/30/04 AFP, US is Retreating From International Legal System, Study FindsPosted by rowan at 11:55 AM
September 28, 2004
The Bush Definition of Democracy
9/28/04 Mahajan, AlterNet, The Bush Definition of DemocracyPosted by rowan at 9:55 PM
Is Iran Next?
9/28/04 Barry, In These Times, Is Iran Next? The Pentagon neocons who brought you the war in Iraq have a new targetPosted by rowan at 9:48 PM
September 27, 2004
Judge Questions Pinochet About Killings Under His Rule
9/27/04 Rohter, NYT, Judge Questions Pinochet About Killings Under His RulePosted by rowan at 9:13 AM
September 26, 2004
Dance of the Marionettes
9/26/04 Dowd, NYT, Dance of the MarionettesPosted by rowan at 12:38 AM
September 25, 2004
Demise of Iraqi Units Symbolic of U.S. Errors
9/25/04 Chandrasakaren, Wa. Post, Demise of Iraqi Units Symbolic of U.S. ErrorsPosted by rowan at 11:31 PM
More Iraqi Civilians Killed by US Forces Than By Insurgents, Data Shows
9/25/04 Yousseff, Knight Ridder, More Iraqi Civilians Killed by US Forces Than By Insurgents, Data ShowsPosted by rowan at 12:32 AM
September 24, 2004
House Passes Court Limits on Pledge
9/24/04 Hulse, NYT, House Passes Court Limits on PledgePosted by rowan at 11:02 PM
September 23, 2004
Goebbels Speech Has Disturbing Parallels With Modern Day Neo-Con Rhetoric
9/23/04 Henry, Prison Planet, Goebbels Speech Has Disturbing Parallels With Modern Day Neo-Con RhetoricPosted by rowan at 11:08 PM
Jurassic Park, Psuedo-events, and Prisons: The fallout from US Torture at Abu Ghraib in Baghdad; Basra; Mosul; Bagram AFB in Afghanistan; Ad Nauseam
9/23/04 Goff, FTW, Jurassic Park, Psuedo-events, and Prisons: The fallout from US Torture at Abu Ghraib in Baghdad; Basra; Mosul; Bagram AFB in Afghanistan; Ad NauseamPosted by rowan at 10:50 PM
Clash Over Prisoners Exposes Power Struggle
9/23/04 McCarthy, Guardian/UK, Clash Over Prisoners Exposes Power StrugglePosted by rowan at 10:44 PM
September 22, 2004
Venezuela opposition faces split
9/22/04 BBC, Venezuela opposition faces splitPosted by rowan at 11:07 PM
Inquiries Into Deaths in U.S. Custody
9/22/04 Schmitt, NYT, Inquiries Into Deaths in U.S. CustodyPosted by rowan at 11:00 PM
Former CIA Agent Says Bush to Blame for 9/11
9/22/04 Gardner, Oracle/FL, Former CIA Agent Says Bush to Blame for 9/11Posted by rowan at 7:16 PM
September 21, 2004
Bush Aides Divided on Confronting Iran Over A-Bomb
9/21/04 Weisman, NYT, Bush Aides Divided on Confronting Iran Over A-BombPosted by rowan at 9:41 PM
Baghdad Year Zero: "Pillaging Iraq in pursuit of a neocon utopia"
9/21/04 Klein, ICH, Baghdad Year Zero: "Pillaging Iraq in pursuit of a neocon utopia"Posted by rowan at 9:31 PM
September 20, 2004
Dealing with the Merchant of Death
9/20/04 Scherer, MoJo, Dealing with the Merchant of DeathPosted by rowan at 10:52 PM
Threat of U.S. Geophysical Weapons Faces Mankind
9/20/04 Sytin, CRG Blowback 12/03, Threat of U.S. Geophysical Weapons Faces MankindPosted by rowan at 8:42 PM
September 19, 2004
Expansion Sank Terror Screening Program, Officials Say
9/19/04 Wald & Schwartz, NYT, Expansion Sank Terror Screening Program, Officials SayPosted by rowan at 10:18 PM
September 17, 2004
What's behind US strategy shift in Iraq war?
9/17/04 Grier & Bowers, CSM, What's behind US strategy shift in Iraq war?Posted by rowan at 9:27 AM
US engages Africa in terror fight. The US is rolling out a nine-country, $125 million military training program.
9/17/04 McLaughlin, CSM, US engages Africa in terror fight. The US is rolling out a nine-country, $125 million military training program.Posted by rowan at 9:25 AM
September 16, 2004
The Resort To Force
9/16/04 Chomsky, MoJo, The Resort To ForcePosted by rowan at 9:32 PM
US gives conflicting accounts of rocket attack that killed 13 dead
9/16/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, US gives conflicting accounts of rocket attack that killed 13 deadPosted by rowan at 9:09 PM
September 15, 2004
Iraqi rebuilding fund to be spent on security
9/15/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Iraqi rebuilding fund to be spent on securityPosted by rowan at 5:59 AM
September 13, 2004
Bush team 'knew of abuse' at Guantánamo
9/13/04 Burkeman, Guardian/UK, Bush team 'knew of abuse' at GuantánamoPosted by rowan at 10:25 PM
September 11, 2004
Rumsfeld Says Terror Outweighs Jail Abuse
9/11/04 AP, Rumsfeld Says Terror Outweighs Jail AbusePosted by rowan at 11:05 PM
Wars Against 74 Nations...and Counting - An ABC of American Interventions
9/11/04 Catalin, CounterPunch, Wars Against 74 Nations...and Counting - An ABC of American InterventionsPosted by rowan at 10:51 PM
Congress keeps School of the Americas alive
9/11/04 Ireland, ZNet, Congress keeps School of the Americas alivePosted by rowan at 6:42 AM
September 10, 2004
Army Says C.I.A. Hid More Iraqis Than It Claimed
9/10/04 Schmitt & Jehl, NYT, Army Says C.I.A. Hid More Iraqis Than It ClaimedPosted by rowan at 6:06 AM
September 9, 2004
America's Road to Abu Ghraib
9/09/04 McCoy, MoJo, America's Road to Abu GhraibPosted by rowan at 5:49 AM
September 8, 2004
The Warlords of America
9/08/04 Pilger, New Statesman, The Warlords of AmericaPosted by rowan at 5:04 AM
September 7, 2004
Thatcher to be questioned in court over 'coup plot'
9/07/04 Brown, Independent/UK, Thatcher to be questioned in court over 'coup plot'Posted by rowan at 7:15 AM
September 6, 2004
Raiding Baghdad's Squatters: New Iraqi Police State Flexes Its Muscles
9/06/04 Cockburn, CounterPunch, Raiding Baghdad's Squatters: New Iraqi Police State Flexes Its MusclesPosted by rowan at 11:37 PM
The Holy Empire: Who We Are and What We Do
9/06/04 Fayazmanesh, CounterPunch, The Holy Empire: Who We Are and What We DoPosted by rowan at 11:35 PM
Iraq extends al-Jazeera ban and raids offices
9/06/04 Harding, Media Guardian, Iraq extends al-Jazeera ban and raids officesPosted by rowan at 11:28 PM
September 5, 2004
Pentagon official hints of pre-emptive war on new targets
9/05/04 PTI, Pentagon official hints of pre-emptive war on new targetsPosted by rowan at 11:12 PM
September 4, 2004
Why do they hate us?
9/04/04, Burke, Guardian/UK, Why do they hate us?Posted by rowan at 6:52 AM
September 3, 2004
Fallout From Democrat's Address Still Unknown
9/03/04 Haris, Wa. Post, Fallout From Democrat's Address Still UnknownPosted by rowan at 7:21 AM
September 2, 2004
Demonize to Colonize
9/02/04 Clarke, CovertActionQ, Demonize to ColonizePosted by rowan at 5:57 AM
August 28, 2004
The Cost of the US Colonial War Against Iraq
8/28/04 Foerstel, CRG, The Cost of the US Colonial War Against IraqPosted by rowan at 6:31 AM
August 27, 2004
Army's Report Faults General in Prison Abuse
8/27/04 Jehl & Schmitt, NYT, Army's Report Faults General in Prison AbusePosted by rowan at 7:09 AM
Devil of a problem: the tree that's eating Africa
8/27/04 Irby, Independent/UK, Devil of a problem: the tree that's eating AfricaPosted by rowan at 7:07 AM
August 26, 2004
Travesty of Justice in Haiti
8/26/04 Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Travesty of Justice in HaitiPosted by rowan at 9:36 PM
An 'October Surprise'? Neocons have Iran in their Sights
8/26/04 Pfaff, IHT, An 'October Surprise'? Neocons have Iran in their SightsPosted by rowan at 7:04 AM
August 23, 2004
Iraqi Desertion Rate Exceeds 80%
8/23/04 Menewsline, Iraqi Desertion Rate Exceeds 80%Posted by rowan at 8:18 AM
August 22, 2004
Researching the weapons of the future: ‘micro-fusion’ weapons
8/22/04 Oppenheimer, Janes, Researching the weapons of the future: ‘micro-fusion’ weaponsPosted by rowan at 6:55 AM
August 21, 2004
The Militarisation of Oil Pipeline Routes - Georgia Prepares for War
8/21/04 Babakin & Gordiyenko, CRG, The Militarisation of Oil Pipeline Routes - Georgia Prepares for WarPosted by rowan at 8:04 AM
August 20, 2004
The warlords of America
8/20/04 Pilger, ICH, The warlords of AmericaPosted by rowan at 7:59 AM
The Rising Evangelical Foreign Policy of the United States
8/20/04 PINR, The Rising Evangelical Foreign Policy of the United StatesPosted by rowan at 7:59 AM
The War Room
8/20/04 Silberman, WiredNews, The War RoomPosted by rowan at 7:08 AM
Iran Says It May Pre-empt Attack Against Its Nuclear Facilities
8/20/04 Fathi, NYT, Iran Says It May Pre-empt Attack Against Its Nuclear FacilitiesPosted by rowan at 6:32 AM
August 19, 2004
Israel trains U.S. soldiers fighting Iraqis
8/19/04 Tehran Times, Israel trains U.S. soldiers fighting IraqisPosted by rowan at 9:00 AM
Rumsfeld Waits for 'Go' on Missile Defense
8/19/04 Graham, Wa. Post, Rumsfeld Waits for 'Go' on Missile DefensePosted by rowan at 6:46 AM
Blow the Whistle on the 9-11 Cover-Up! No to The Global Police State and Homeland InSecurity!
8/19/04 Brouillet, CRG, Blow the Whistle on the 9-11 Cover-Up! No to The Global Police State and Homeland InSecurity!Posted by rowan at 6:42 AM
Military spending nears $1 trillion
8/19/04 Deen, Asia Times, Military spending nears $1 trillionPosted by rowan at 5:26 AM
August 18, 2004
IDF Teaches US Soldiers Guerilla Response
8/18/04 Dudkevitch, The Jerusalem Post, IDF Teaches US Soldiers Guerilla ResponsePosted by rowan at 4:42 PM
August 17, 2004
Shake-up for US troops overseas
8/17/04 BBC, Shake-up for US troops overseasPosted by rowan at 8:38 PM
August 16, 2004
US redeploying for quicker action
8/16/04 Reynolds, BBC, US redeploying for quicker actionPosted by rowan at 8:38 PM
August 15, 2004
Rumsfeld Escapes Blame in 'Whitewash' Abu Ghraib Report
8/15/04 Coman, Telegraph, Rumsfeld Escapes Blame in 'Whitewash' Abu Ghraib ReportPosted by rowan at 9:28 PM
August 14, 2004
U.S. to Cut Europe, Asia Forces
8/14/04 Allen & Ricks, Wa. Post, U.S. to Cut Europe, Asia ForcesPosted by rowan at 10:45 PM
August 13, 2004
Cancer Epidemic Caused by U.S. WMD
8/13/04 Bollyn, AFP, Cancer Epidemic Caused by U.S. WMDPosted by rowan at 9:07 PM
August 12, 2004
They Saw No Evil, Heard No Evil, and Certainly Will Not Speak of It
8/12/04 McGeogh, SMH, They Saw No Evil, Heard No Evil, and Certainly Will Not Speak of ItPosted by rowan at 6:26 AM
August 11, 2004
U.S. and France Begin a Great Game in Africa
8/11/04 Godoy, IPS, U.S. and France Begin a Great Game in AfricaPosted by rowan at 4:48 AM
August 10, 2004
Politics on Collision Course At Shuttered Iranian Airport
8/10/04 Vick, Wa. Post, Politics on Collision Course At Shuttered Iranian AirportPosted by rowan at 8:16 AM
Bush Sees Joint World Effort to Press Iran on Nuclear Issue
8/10/04 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Sees Joint World Effort to Press Iran on Nuclear IssuePosted by rowan at 8:07 AM
PERSIAN PERIL: Is the Bush administration about to commit the fatal imperial error in Iran?
8/10/04 Goff, FTW, PERSIAN PERIL: Is the Bush administration about to commit the fatal imperial error in Iran?Posted by rowan at 7:58 AM
New US strategy: 'lily pad' bases
8/10/04 Tyson, CSM, New US strategy: 'lily pad' basesPosted by rowan at 7:57 AM
August 9, 2004
Senator Seeks Inquiry Into Abuse Report
8/09/04 AP, Senator Seeks Inquiry Into Abuse ReportPosted by rowan at 10:06 AM
Saddam trial chief faces Iraqi murder charge
8/09/04 Howard, Guardian/UK, Saddam trial chief faces Iraqi murder chargePosted by rowan at 10:00 AM
Daughters given up to pay opium debts
8/09/04 Lloyd, IHT, Daughters given up to pay opium debtsPosted by rowan at 9:57 AM
Media coverage 'Afghanizes' Iraq
8/09/04 Krugman, IHT, Media coverage 'Afghanizes' IraqPosted by rowan at 9:57 AM
Iraqis Denounce US-made 'Bloodbath' In Najaf
8/09/04 Haddad, Islam Online, Iraqis Denounce US-made 'Bloodbath' In NajafPosted by rowan at 9:52 AM
August 7, 2004
North Koreans abandoned in the shadow of Hiroshima
8/07/04 Yamauchi, Independent/UK, North Koreans abandoned in the shadow of HiroshimaPosted by rowan at 3:19 PM
August 6, 2004
As Sadr Calls Off Truce In Najaf, We Speak With Robert Fisk On How Iraq Is About to Explode
8/06/04 DemocracyNow, As Sadr Calls Off Truce In Najaf, We Speak With Robert Fisk On How Iraq Is About to ExplodePosted by rowan at 10:01 PM
Hiroshima Story
8/06/04 Englehardt, CommonDreams, Hiroshima StoryPosted by rowan at 3:42 PM
US anti-drug campaign 'failing'
8/06/04 BBC, US anti-drug campaign 'failing'Posted by rowan at 7:13 AM
August 3, 2004
Hands Off Sudan!
8/03/04 CRG, Hands Off Sudan! by Rep. Ron PaulPosted by rowan at 10:14 PM
U.S. Military Bases in Latin America and the Caribbean
8/03/04 Lindsay-Poland, FPIF, U.S. Military Bases in Latin America and the CaribbeanPosted by rowan at 9:00 PM
August 2, 2004
The mask of altruism disguising a colonial war
8/02/04 Laughland, Guardian/UK, The mask of altruism disguising a colonial warPosted by rowan at 10:17 PM
July 30, 2004
US-UK Interventionism. The Hidden Agenda is Oil
7/30/04 Gowans, CRG, US-UK Interventionism. The Hidden Agenda is Oil (Sudan)Posted by rowan at 5:23 PM
July 21, 2004
The Hand-Over that Wasn’t
7/21/04 Juhasz, GNN, The Hand-Over that Wasn’tPosted by rowan at 8:52 AM
July 19, 2004
U.S. Faces a Crossroads on Iran Policy
7/19/04 Wright, Wa. Post, U.S. Faces a Crossroads on Iran PolicyPosted by rowan at 6:52 AM
July 18, 2004
U.S. Diplomat Starts New Job by Deferring to Iraq Rulers
7/18/04 Sengupta, NYT, U.S. Diplomat Starts New Job by Deferring to Iraq RulersPosted by rowan at 9:51 PM
July 16, 2004
UK policy on Aids leaves US isolated
7/16/04 Boseley, Guardian/UK, UK policy on Aids leaves US isolatedPosted by rowan at 11:34 PM
U.S. Won't Turn Over Data for Iraq Audits
7/16/04 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.S. Won't Turn Over Data for Iraq AuditsPosted by rowan at 8:12 AM
July 14, 2004
Seymour Hersh : The US government has videotapes of boys being sodomized at Abu Ghraib prison.
7/14/04 ICH, Seymour Hersh : The US government has videotapes of boys being sodomized at Abu Ghraib prison. - video of speechPosted by rowan at 9:12 AM
Bush's Obsession With Iraq Leaves America Vulnerable
7/14/04 Schram, Capital Hill Blues, Bush's Obsession With Iraq Leaves America VulnerablePosted by rowan at 7:22 AM
July 13, 2004
Slipping Towards Armageddon - Israel in Iraq
7/13/04 Gaffney, CounterPunch, Slipping Towards Armageddon - Israel in IraqPosted by rowan at 7:53 AM
America's Secret and Permanent Bases in Iraq
7/13/04 Hamod, TAN, America's Secret and Permanent Bases in IraqPosted by rowan at 7:36 AM
July 12, 2004
Bush's Pre-emptive Strategy Meets Some Untidy Reality
7/12/04 Sanger, NYT, Bush's Pre-emptive Strategy Meets Some Untidy RealityPosted by rowan at 9:48 PM
Divide and Conquer as Imperial Rules
7/12/04 Hallinan, FPIF, Divide and Conquer as Imperial RulesPosted by rowan at 7:54 AM
Secret Papers Show Papuan Self-Determination Sacrificed to U.S. Courtship of Suharto
7/12/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Secret Papers Show Papuan Self-Determination Sacrificed to U.S. Courtship of SuhartoPosted by rowan at 7:40 AM
Bush Asserts Pre-Emptive Strikes Policy
7/12/04 Alden, FT/UK, Bush Asserts Pre-Emptive Strikes PolicyPosted by rowan at 7:39 AM
July 9, 2004
Iraq Survey Group - Donald Rumsfeld's al Qaeda
7/09/04 Stanton & Madsen, Iraq Survey Group - Donald Rumsfeld's al QaedaPosted by rowan at 5:00 PM
U.S. News obtains all classified annexes to the Taguba report on Abu Ghraib
7/09/04 US News, U.S. News obtains all classified annexes to the Taguba report on Abu GhraibPosted by rowan at 7:49 AM
July 8, 2004
Iraqi government 'on razor's edge'
7/08/04 Jansen, Jordan Times, Iraqi government 'on razor's edge'Posted by rowan at 10:31 PM
From Iraq to Asia—the Butterfly Effect
7/08/04 Smith, FPIF, From Iraq to Asia—the Butterfly EffectPosted by rowan at 4:49 PM
The Massacre of Withdrawing Soldiers on "The Highway of Death"
7/08/04 Chediac, Commission of Inquiry for the International War Crimes Tribunal, 1992, CRG, The Massacre of Withdrawing Soldiers on "The Highway of Death"Posted by rowan at 7:47 AM
July 7, 2004
The International Criminal Court: The only answer to American abuse in Iraq
7/07/04 Yahya, Electronic Iraq, The International Criminal Court: The only answer to American abuse in IraqPosted by rowan at 10:19 PM
Inventing Iraqi democracy in North Carolina - RTI International cashes in by gaming Iraqi 'elections'
7/07/04 Chatterjee, WorkingForChange, Inventing Iraqi democracy in North Carolina - RTI International cashes in by gaming Iraqi 'elections'Posted by rowan at 12:14 PM
New Law in Iraq Gives Premier Martial Powers to Fight Uprising
7/07/04 Wong, NYT, New Law in Iraq Gives Premier Martial Powers to Fight UprisingPosted by rowan at 7:31 AM
July 6, 2004
US occupation "hands over" Iraq to lethal puppet regime, assuring deeper US entrenchment and terror
7/06/04 Chin, Online Journal, US occupation "hands over" Iraq to lethal puppet regime, assuring deeper US entrenchment and terrorPosted by rowan at 7:43 AM
Iraqi PM backs strike on Falluja
7/06/04 BBC, Iraqi PM backs strike on FallujaPosted by rowan at 6:59 AM
July 4, 2004
So this is what they call the new, 'free' Iraq
7/04/04 Fisk, ICH, So this is what they call the new, 'free' IraqPosted by rowan at 7:59 AM
July 3, 2004
America has sown the seeds of civil war in Iraq
7/03/04 Guardian via Arab Media Watch, America has sown the seeds of civil war in IraqPosted by rowan at 10:21 PM
One Law for Us, Another for the Rest of You. Fortress Bush and the One Law Doctrine.
7/03/04 Cloughley, CounterPunch, One Law for Us, Another for the Rest of You. Fortress Bush and the One Law Doctrine.Posted by rowan at 8:09 AM
ABC of Opportunism - "Progressive" Latin American Leaders Support the Coup in Haiti
7/03/04 Goff, CounterPunch, ABC of Opportunism - "Progressive" Latin American Leaders Support the Coup in HaitiPosted by rowan at 8:08 AM
July 2, 2004
U.S. Exploring Possible Missile Defense Site in Europe
7/02/04 Boose, Arms Control Today, U.S. Exploring Possible Missile Defense Site in EuropePosted by rowan at 7:10 AM
July 1, 2004
America's Amnesia - Torture
7/01/04 Rothschild, The Progressive, America's Amnesia - TorturePosted by rowan at 6:50 PM
Embracing Saddam-Lite
7/01/04 Weissman, TruthOut, Embracing Saddam-LitePosted by rowan at 6:55 AM
U.S. Removes Peacekeepers Over War Crimes Court
7/01/04 Aldinger, Reuters, U.S. Removes Peacekeepers Over War Crimes CourtPosted by rowan at 6:52 AM
June 30, 2004
The Handover to the "Sovereign" Iraqi Government
6/30/04 Arbuthnot, CRG, The Handover to the "Sovereign" Iraqi GovernmentPosted by rowan at 7:31 AM
Bremer and CPA Leave Financial Mess Behind
6/30/04 Lobe, OneWorld, Bremer and CPA Leave Financial Mess BehindPosted by rowan at 6:44 AM
June 29, 2004
A pitiful occasion for the people
6/29/04 Fisk, ICH, A pitiful occasion for the peoplePosted by rowan at 3:13 PM
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 ChargePosted by rowan at 6:53 AM
June 28, 2004
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
Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'
6/28/04 Bates & Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, Billions of Revenue from Oil 'Missing'Posted by rowan at 7:12 AM
June 27, 2004
U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership
6/27/04 Chandrasekaran & Pincus, Wa. Post, U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's LeadershipPosted by rowan at 9:57 PM
U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's Leadership
6/27/04 Chandrasekaran & Pincus, TruthOut, U.S. Edicts Curb Power Of Iraq's LeadershipPosted by rowan at 9:32 PM
June 26, 2004
White House Counting on Public Apathy
6/26/04 Reese, Prison Planet, White House Counting on Public ApathyPosted by rowan at 9:49 PM
US restricts new Iraqi Army's capabilities
6/26/04 Al Jazeera, US restricts new Iraqi Army's capabilitiesPosted by rowan at 9:45 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 supplyPosted by rowan at 8:08 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 7:57 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 CasesPosted by rowan at 7:44 AM
June 25, 2004
Power slips from hands of US proconsul
6/25/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Power slips from hands of US proconsulPosted by rowan at 6:23 PM
2006 Pentagon Budget as Sacrilege
6/25/04 Landau, CounterPunch, 2006 Pentagon Budget as SacrilegePosted by rowan at 7:58 AM
Rehnquist, Cambodia & Abu Ghraib
6/25/04 Shapiro, The Nation, Rehnquist, Cambodia & Abu GhraibPosted by rowan at 7:16 AM
June 24, 2004
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. CourtPosted by rowan at 6:44 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 reportPosted by rowan at 6:08 PM
June 22, 2004
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 ProsecutionPosted by rowan at 6:44 PM
World's Nuclear Powers Decried as Hypocrites
6/22/04 Bender, Boston Globe, World's Nuclear Powers Decried as HypocritesPosted by rowan at 5:47 PM
Mutually Assured Pre-Emption
6/22/04 Lindorff, CounterPunch, Mutually Assured Pre-EmptionPosted by rowan at 5:42 PM
Iraq ministers told only US can impose martial law
6/22/04 Pelham, Bellacio, Iraq ministers told only US can impose martial lawPosted by rowan at 5:39 PM
June 21, 2004
UN slams US over spending Iraq funds
6/21/04 Smith & Catan, FT, UN slams US over spending Iraq fundsPosted by rowan at 5:32 PM
Iraq Government Considers Using Emergency Rule
6/21/04 Filkins & Sengupta, NYT, Iraq Government Considers Using Emergency RulePosted by rowan at 6:11 AM
June 19, 2004
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 handsPosted by rowan at 10:15 PM
Pentagon Seeks U.S. Spy Powers
6/19/04 Singel, Wired, Pentagon Seeks U.S. Spy PowersPosted by rowan at 9:22 PM
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 GlobalistsPosted by rowan at 10:46 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 politicsPosted by rowan at 9:31 PM
Annan slams war crime exemption
6/18/04 BBC, Annan slams war crime exemptionPosted by rowan at 5:25 AM
June 17, 2004
Breaking The Silence
6/17/04 Pilger, Breaking The SilencePosted by rowan at 5:49 AM
Is the Neo-con Reign Over?
6/17/04 Lobe, FPIF, Is the Neo-con Reign Over?Posted by rowan at 5:36 AM
June 16, 2004
Vatican summit aims to combat threat of 'alternative' religions
6/16/04 Popham, Independent/UK, Vatican summit aims to combat threat of 'alternative' religionsPosted by rowan at 9:33 PM
Stymied in Iraq, Hawks Still Positioning US as Globocop
6/16/04 Lobe, IPS, Stymied in Iraq, Hawks Still Positioning US as GlobocopPosted by rowan at 5:22 AM
June 15, 2004
Senate Votes for More Nukes
6/15/04 Reuters, Senate Votes for More NukesPosted by rowan at 9:47 PM
US seeks 'secure' Saddam handover
6/15/04 BBC, US seeks 'secure' Saddam handoverPosted by rowan at 9:26 PM
June 13, 2004
Brahimi quits post as UN envoy in Iraq
6/13/04 Shamir, Ha'aretz, Brahimi quits post as UN envoy in IraqPosted by rowan at 5:54 AM
June 12, 2004
A torturer's charter
6/12/04 Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, A torturer's charterPosted by rowan at 11:32 PM
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
June 10, 2004
Bush Changing His Story on Prison Abuse Scandal
6/10/04 Daily Misleader, Bush Changing His Story on Prison Abuse ScandalPosted by rowan at 1:01 PM
Pentagon Report Argues Torture is Legal in War on Terror
6/10/04 Lobe, FPIF, Pentagon Report Argues Torture is Legal in War on TerrorPosted by rowan at 5:27 AM
June 9, 2004
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 9:20 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 9:15 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 SecurityPosted by rowan at 9:13 PM
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 AfricaPosted by rowan at 5:42 AM
June 8, 2004
Decree Outlaws Iraqi Militias In Effort to Bolster Security
6/08/04 Cody, Wa. Post, Decree Outlaws Iraqi Militias In Effort to Bolster SecurityPosted by rowan at 10:18 PM
Blair Urged to Protest at 'Legalization' of US Torture
6/08/04 Happold, Guardian/UK, Blair Urged to Protest at 'Legalization' of US TorturePosted by rowan at 1:31 PM
June 7, 2004
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
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 4:38 PM
Pentagon Report Set Framework For Use of Torture
6/07/04 Bravin, WSJ, Pentagon Report Set Framework For Use of TorturePosted by rowan at 4:08 PM
June 3, 2004
Envoy Bowed to Pressure in Choosing Leaders
6/03/04 Chandrsakaren, Wa. Post, Envoy Bowed to Pressure in Choosing LeadersPosted by rowan at 8:41 PM
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 TimePosted by rowan at 7:52 AM
June 2, 2004
The Pentagon's New Map
6/02/04 Barnett, The Pentagon's New Map.Posted by rowan at 9:25 PM
Iraq's New Government Faces Bargaining Over Its Power
6/02/04 Weisman, NYT, Iraq's New Government Faces Bargaining Over Its PowerPosted by rowan at 6:02 AM
June 1, 2004
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
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 oilPosted by rowan at 12:08 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 DemocracyPosted 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 GovernmentPosted by rowan at 11:56 AM
Army Investigates Wider Iraq Offenses
6/01/04 Graham, Wa. Post, Army Investigates Wider Iraq Offenses - Cases Include Deaths, Assaults Outside PrisonsPosted by rowan at 11:35 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 ArabiaPosted 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 DisbandsPosted by rowan at 11:28 AM
May 31, 2004
US needs help in Iraq, Rumsfeld admits
5/31/04 Usborne, Independent/UK, US needs help in Iraq, Rumsfeld admitsPosted by rowan at 11:19 PM
Blair deadline for troops in Iraq
5/31/04 Hall & Taylor, Guardian/UK, Blair deadline for troops in IraqPosted by rowan at 11:17 PM
Jailed - for showing dislike of US invaders
5/31/04 Jehl & Zernike, SMH, Jailed - for showing dislike of US invadersPosted by rowan at 8:15 AM
May 29, 2004
Abu Hamza al-Masri - Made in the USA
5/29/04 Nimmo, CounterPunch, Abu Hamza al-Masri - Made in the USAPosted by rowan at 9:07 PM
First to Fight Culture: A Former Marine on the Marine Motto
5/29/04 White, CounterPunch, First to Fight Culture: A Former Marine on the Marine MottoPosted by rowan at 9:05 PM
Exiled Allawi was Responsible for 45-Minute WMD Claim
5/29/04 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Exiled Allawi was Responsible for 45-Minute WMD ClaimPosted by rowan at 8:56 PM
Iraqi with MI6 links is new prime minister
5/29/04 Huggler, Independent/UK, Iraqi with MI6 links is new prime ministerPosted by rowan at 7:50 AM
Conservative Allies Take Chalabi Case to the White House
5/29/04 Bumiller, NYT, Conservative Allies Take Chalabi Case to the White HousePosted by rowan at 7:41 AM
Surprising Choice for Premier of Iraq Reflects U.S. Influence
5/29/04 Hoge & Weisman, NYT, Surprising Choice for Premier of Iraq Reflects U.S. InfluencePosted by rowan at 7:38 AM
May 28, 2004
Catch-22 revisited.
5/28/04 Leigh, Guardian/UK, Catch-22 revisited. The world has focused on US soldiers' abuse of Iraqi prisoners. But the leaked inquiry reveals incompetence worthy of Joseph Heller's novelPosted by rowan at 11:05 PM
May 27, 2004
Pentagon's Legacy of Training Soldiers in Torture
5/27/04 LeCompte, Scoop, Pentagon's Legacy of Training Soldiers in TorturePosted by rowan at 9:00 PM
America's Black Budget & Manipulation Of Markets
5/27/04 Fitts, Scoop, America's Black Budget & Manipulation Of MarketsPosted by rowan at 8:58 PM
UN fury over Bush attempts to install PM
5/27/04 Penketh & Huggler, Independent/UK, UN fury over Bush attempts to install PMPosted by rowan at 8:47 PM
New Transcripts Point to US Role in Chile Coup
5/27/04 Bachelet, Reuters, New Transcripts Point to US Role in Chile CoupPosted by rowan at 11:39 AM
Kissinger Tapes Describe Crises, War and Stark Photos of Abuse
5/27/04 Becker, NYT, Kissinger Tapes Describe Crises, War and Stark Photos of AbusePosted by rowan at 9:17 AM
Target Chavez
5/27/04 Jones, GNN, Target ChavezPosted by rowan at 7:54 AM
May 26, 2004
US firm on control of Iraq troops
5/26/04 BBC, US firm on control of Iraq troopsPosted by rowan at 10:21 PM
Who Would Try Civilians of U.S.? No One in Iraq
5/26/04 Liptak, NYT, Who Would Try Civilians of U.S.? No One in IraqPosted by rowan at 10:16 PM
Abuse of Captives More Widespread, Says Army Survey
5/26/04 Jehl et al, NYT, Abuse of Captives More Widespread, Says Army SurveyPosted by rowan at 10:14 PM
A Former Superpower's Hazardous Legacy
5/26/04 Baker, Wa. Post, A Former Superpower's Hazardous LegacyPosted by rowan at 10:13 PM
General Is Said To Have Urged Use of Dogs
5/26/04 Smith, Wa. Post, General Is Said To Have Urged Use of DogsPosted by rowan at 10:11 PM
Wartime Wireless Worries Pentagon
5/26/04 Jarden, Wired, Wartime Wireless Worries PentagonPosted by rowan at 9:02 PM
Chalabi and the Iranians - The Trail to Tehran
5/26/04 Cockburn, CounterPunch, Chalabi and the Iranians - The Trail to TehranPosted by rowan at 8:18 PM
The New Draft UN Resolution Allows for Perpetual Occupation
5/26/04 Toufe, CounterPunch, The New Draft UN Resolution Allows for Perpetual OccupationPosted by rowan at 8:17 PM
May 25, 2004
Christianity bedevils talks on EU treaty
5/25/04 Block, Guardian/UK, Christianity bedevils talks on EU treatyPosted by rowan at 8:32 AM
Chalabi's Long, Costly Charade
5/25/04 Scheer, The Nation (6/7) , Chalabi's Long, Costly CharadePosted by rowan at 7:49 AM
May 24, 2004
The End of Empire
5/24/04 Rieff, Mother Jones (May/June), The End of EmpirePosted by rowan at 12:59 PM
Open Season in Iraq - MAMs (Military-Age Males) Are Back
5/24/04 Goff, CounterPunch, Open Season in Iraq - MAMs (Military-Age Males) Are BackPosted by rowan at 12:37 PM
'Its best use is as a doorstop'
5/24/04 Whitaker, Guardian/UK, 'Its best use is as a doorstop'Posted by rowan at 11:27 AM
Afghan Deaths Linked to Unit at Iraq Prison
5/24/04 Jehl & Rhode, NYT, Afghan Deaths Linked to Unit at Iraq PrisonPosted by rowan at 6:27 AM
The splendid failure of occupation
5/24/04 Sabri, Online Journal, The splendid failure of occupationPosted by rowan at 6:19 AM
May 23, 2004
In Iraq, the Job Opportunity of a Lifetime
5/23/04 Cha, Wa. Post, In Iraq, the Job Opportunity of a LifetimePosted by rowan at 10:08 PM
Rumsfeld bans camera phones in Iraq
5/23/04 The Age, Rumsfeld bans camera phones in IraqPosted by rowan at 12:42 PM
Prison Visits By General Reported In Hearing
5/23/04 Higham et al, ICH, Prison Visits By General Reported In HearingPosted by rowan at 6:10 AM
The Big Lie
5/23/04 von Hoffman, AlterNet, The Big LiePosted by rowan at 6:01 AM
May 21, 2004
Chalabi accuses US after troops raid his offices
5/21/04 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Chalabi accuses US after troops raid his officesPosted by rowan at 9:51 PM
Afghan Policies on Questioning Prisoners Taken to Iraq
5/21/04 Jehl & Schmitt, NYT, Afghan Policies on Questioning Prisoners Taken to IraqPosted by rowan at 9:42 PM
Iraqis and G.I.'s Raid the Offices of an Ex-Favorite
5/21/04 Filkins & Fisher, NYT, Iraqis and G.I.'s Raid the Offices of an Ex-FavoritePosted by rowan at 9:41 PM
Iraqis Provide New Details of Abuse
5/21/04 Higham & Stephens, Wa. Post, Iraqis Provide New Details of AbusePosted by rowan at 9:32 PM
Chalabi's INC received at least $33 million -report
5/21/04 China View, Chalabi's INC received at least $33 million -reportPosted by rowan at 7:27 PM
Rights Groups Oppose U.S. Bid for Exemption from War Crimes Tribunal
5/21/04 Lobe, OneWorldNet, Rights Groups Oppose U.S. Bid for Exemption from War Crimes TribunalPosted by rowan at 7:49 AM
May 20, 2004
Stakeout After Classified Senate Operations and Intelligence Committee Brief
5/20/04 US DoD, Stakeout After Classified Senate Operations and Intelligence Committee Brief - transcriptPosted by rowan at 7:31 PM
U.S. Ends Payments To Chalabi's Iraqi National Congress
5/20/04 Payvand's Iran News, U.S. Ends Payments To Chalabi's Iraqi National CongressPosted by rowan at 7:28 PM
Chalabi Raid Complicates Oil-For-Food Probe
5/20/04 Swibel, Forbes, Chalabi Raid Complicates Oil-For-Food ProbePosted by rowan at 7:23 PM
CIA: Chalabi Possibly Spied for Iran
5/20/04 FoxNews, CIA: Chalabi Possibly Spied for IranPosted by rowan at 7:22 PM
Chalabi cuts coalition ties after home raid
5/20/04 Allam & Moran, KC Star, Chalabi cuts coalition ties after home raidPosted by rowan at 7:22 PM
G.I.'s and Iraqis Raid Offices and Home of Former Exile Leader
5/20/04 Filkins & Semple, NYT, G.I.'s and Iraqis Raid Offices and Home of Former Exile LeaderPosted by rowan at 7:33 AM
May 19, 2004
Washington to stop funding Iraqi whose misleading WMD claims hastened war
5/19/04 Bincombe, Independent/UK, Washington to stop funding Iraqi whose misleading WMD claims hastened warPosted by rowan at 6:21 PM
Memos Reveal War Crimes Warnings
5/19/04 Isikoff, Newsweek, Memos Reveal War Crimes WarningsPosted by rowan at 10:55 AM
U.S. Faces Growing Fears of Failure
5/19/04 Wright & RIcks, Wa. Post, U.S. Faces Growing Fears of FailurePosted by rowan at 10:07 AM
May 18, 2004
How high does it go?
5/18/04 Boehlert, Salon.com, How high does it go? The more we find out about what happened at Abu Ghraib, the less it looks like a case of renegade soldiers.Posted by rowan at 6:14 PM
Bush told Geneva Convention 'obsolete': Report
5/18/04 Toronto Star, Bush told Geneva Convention 'obsolete': ReportPosted by rowan at 6:08 PM
May 17, 2004
CACI Contract: From Supplies to Interrogation
5/17/04 McCarthy, Wa. Post, CACI Contract: From Supplies to InterrogationPosted by rowan at 11:22 AM
High Does It Go? (Abu Ghraib)
5/17/04 Froomkin, Wa. Post, How High Does It Go? (Abu Ghraib)Posted by rowan at 11:16 AM
May 16, 2004
Pentagon Denies Rumsfeld OK'd Prison Plan
5/16/04 AP, Pentagon Denies Rumsfeld OK'd Prison PlanPosted by rowan at 7:51 AM
May 15, 2004
America seeks UN resolution before handover of power
5/15/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, America seeks UN resolution before handover of powerPosted by rowan at 9:11 AM
The Carlyle Empire
5/15/04 Leser, CRG, The Carlyle EmpirePosted by rowan at 8:59 AM
May 14, 2004
The US Nuclear Option and the "War on Terrorism"
5/14/04 Chossudovsky, CRG, The US Nuclear Option and the "War on Terrorism"Posted by rowan at 8:57 AM
US Pushes World Court Immunity Amid Iraq Scandal
5/14/04 Giacomo, Reuters, US Pushes World Court Immunity Amid Iraq ScandalPosted by rowan at 8:53 AM
May 13, 2004
US attacked over Afghan 'abuse'
5/13/04 BBC, US attacked over Afghan 'abuse'Posted by rowan at 9:02 PM
May 12, 2004
Bush imposes sweeping sanctions on Syria
5/12/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Bush imposes sweeping sanctions on SyriaPosted by rowan at 8:07 PM
May 11, 2004
Just Trust Us
5/11/04 Krugman, NYT, Just Trust UsPosted by rowan at 8:22 PM
Waiting for 'Torture Fatigue'
5/11/04 Berkowitz, AlterNet, Waiting for 'Torture Fatigue'Posted by rowan at 7:56 PM
THE ROAD TO ABU GHRAIB
5/11/04 Priest & Stephens, Wa. Post, Secret World of U.S. Interrogation 5/10/04 Wilson & Chen, As Insurgency Grew, So Did Prison Abuse 5/09/04 Davenport & Amon, Accused Soldiers a Diverse Group 5/09/04 Higham et al, A Prison on the BrinkPosted by rowan at 7:47 AM
May 10, 2004
South Africa, Israel-Palestine, and the Contours of the Contemporary World Order
5/10/04 Chomsky, ZNet, South Africa, Israel-Palestine, and the Contours of the Contemporary World OrderPosted by rowan at 8:57 PM
May 9, 2004
Postcards from the Edge
5/09/04 Englehardt, AlterNet, Postcards from the EdgePosted by rowan at 7:59 PM
May 8, 2004
Nuclear Weapons Program Could Get Own Police Force
5/08/04 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Weapons Program Could Get Own Police ForcePosted by rowan at 11:11 PM
Torture as Normalcy
5/08/04 Cockburn & St. Claire, CounterPunch, Torture as NormalcyPosted by rowan at 7:26 PM
Gunned Down to Impress America
5/08/04 Bearup, Guardian/UK, Gunned Down to Impress AmericaPosted by rowan at 7:24 PM
May 7, 2004
America and Its Moral Superiority Complex
5/07/04 Jarreau, Le Monde, America and Its Moral Superiority ComplexPosted by rowan at 11:18 PM
May 6, 2004
As Iraq burns, top neocon tells cabal to stop worrying and stick with the game plan.
5/06/04 Feith, GNN, As Iraq burns, top neocon tells cabal to stop worrying and stick with the game plan.Posted by rowan at 10:56 PM
Arab world scorns Bush's TV 'apology'
5/06/04 Whitaker et al, Arab world scorns Bush's TV 'apology'Posted by rowan at 9:24 PM
Bush seeks $25bn more for Iraq, Afghanistan
5/06/04 Sify/India, Bush seeks $25bn more for Iraq, AfghanistanPosted by rowan at 8:09 PM
Torture by the Book
5/06/04 Dodd, Guardian/UK, Torture by the BookPosted by rowan at 7:07 AM
May 5, 2004
Self-Deception and Selective Expertise - Bush's Cakewalk into the Iraq Quagmire
5/05/04 Achcar, CounterPunch, Self-Deception and Selective Expertise - Bush's Cakewalk into the Iraq QuagmirePosted by rowan at 7:39 PM
Iranian gas attack victims to sue US
5/05/04 ABC News, Iranian gas attack victims to sue USPosted by rowan at 11:00 AM