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Anatomy Of A NATO War Crime

NATO’s bombing, which far exceeded earlier estimates, killed or wounded 90,000-120,000 Libyans and foreigners, and the displacement of more than two million Libyans and foreign workers [...more]

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NATO Using Nuclear Weapons in Libya

Scientists from the Surveying and Collecting Specimens and Laboratory Measuring Group confirmed "radioactive isotopes (radioisotopes) at bombed sites" from field surveys conducted. Scientific analysis was conducted at the Nuclear Energy Institution of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. It showed that "several sites contain even higher than expected doses of uranium," including holes from NATO missiles and ordnance fragments [...more]

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US-Led Terror Bombings Target Civilians

US air and ground operations strategically target civilians, Pentagon (and NATO) denials notwithstanding. They lie despite clear evidence refuting them. Their latest crime claimed 19 Libyans, all civilians, including women and eight children, apologies not forthcoming and deceitful when they do. [...more]

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The American Empire Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes in the Mideast

As the sun peeks over the horizon of the Arab world, dusk is descending on America. [...more]

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Bradley Manning Could Face Death: For What?

American political leaders responsible for grave atrocities are treated like peace-loving statesmen and honored dignitaries, while those who heroically risk their lives to expose and end that wrongdoing (Manning, and Ellsberg before him) are thrown into a cage, threatened with death, and scorned by All Decent People [...more]

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Beyond WikiLeaks: The Privatization of War

UN Working Group on Mercenaries: "Human rights violations perpetrated by private military and security companies are indications of the threat posed to the foundations of democracy when inherently public functions - such as the monopoly on the legitimate use of force - become privatized." [...more]

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Bitter Memories Of War On The Way To Jail

The solemnity of that funerary march, the hush, was the hardest and most moving part of Thursday s protest against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It unwound the bitter memories and images of war I keep wrapped in the thick cotton wool of forgetfulness. I was transported in that short walk to places I do not like to go [...more]

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In Struggle With The American Mind

The secret to understanding US foreign policy is that there is no secret. Principally, one must come to the realization that the United States strives to dominate the world. Once one understands that, much of the apparent confusion, contradiction, and ambiguity surrounding Washington's policies fades away [...more]

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Michael Moore: Woodward Book Reveals That Civilian Control of the Military Is a Joke

For everyone who supported Obama in 2008, it's reassuring to find out he understands we have to get out of Afghanistan. But for everyone who's worried about Obama in 2010, it's scary to find out that what he thinks should be done may not actually matter. And that's because he's not willing to stand up to the people who actually run this country. [...more]

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