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President John F. Kennedy - Address before the American NewspaperPublishers Association, April 27, 1961 - http://bit.ly/fkAHg6
"I will always be on the side of those who have nothing and who are not even allowed to enjoy the nothing they have in peace." Frederico Garcia
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Op-Ed Articles
Promoting War on Iran
By Stephen Lendman
The US-Iran Economic War
By Pepe Escobar
Drone Wars
U.S. Turns to Drones to "Counter" China
By MICHAEL RICHARDSON
A Betrayal of the Founders
By Ray McGovern
Murder of The Constitution in Full Public View
By Paul Craig Roberts
Buying Congress in 2012
Armed With Naïvete
By Bill McKibben
Secrets of Empire And Self-Deceptions Of Partisans
By Phil Rockstroh
National-Security Assassination of Americans in 1973
By Jacob G. Hornberger
Killing Kids is So American
By Dave Lindorff
According to news reports, 15-year-old eighth-grader Jaime Gonzalez, who was shot and killed yesterday by police in his middle school in Brownsville, TX, was hit at least two times: in the chest and once "from the back of the head." http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article30165.htm
Foreclosure Crisis Goes Global
By Mike Whitney
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| Hard News
Suicide bomb kills 25 in Damascus: Syrian TV: The attack, which took place in a heavily populated neighbourhood near a school, killed 25 people and wounded 45 others, the television said, adding the casualties were mostly civilians and also some security personnel. http://yhoo.it/zcQic3
Hezbollah says Syria attack part of U.S. plan: Hezbollah described Friday's suicide bombing in Damascus as part of a larger U.S. plan to destabilize the country, while Lebanon's foreign minister said the explosion was the beginning of further "terrorist operations" beyond Syria's borders. http://bit.ly/ABdnGD
Washington pressures Arab League to move against Syria: The Obama administration dispatched Jeffrey Feltman, assistant secretary of state for Near East Affairs, to Cairo yesterday for talks with the Arab League about Syria. His mission is to ensure that a negative verdict is rendered on the Arab League observers' mission to Syria-paving the way for a push for a United Nations Security Council resolution legitimising military intervention to depose Syrian President Bashir al-Assad. http://www.wsws.org/articles/2012/jan2012/syri-j06.shtml
Russian warships headed for Syria resupply base: A Russian anti-sub destroyer and a frigate are headed for the Russian Navy's resupply base in Tartus in Syria. The call will start on Saturday and last a few days. http://english.ruvr.ru/2012/01/06/63468433.html
Israeli drone detected over Turkish-Syrian border: A request by local Turkish officers to fire missiles to down the Israeli Eitan went unanswered. According to the Turkish sources, two Turkish F-16 fighter jets were scrambled from the Diyarbakir 2nd Air Force Command Strike Center in [northern Kurdistan] and stayed overhead as long as the Israeli drone was present. http://www.ekurd.net/mismas/articles/misc2012/1/turkey3663.htm
Israel, U.S. to hold major missile defense exercise:
The Israeli military says it will soon hold a major missile defense exercise with U.S. -forces. It follows a 10-day Iranian naval exercise near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Israel's military says the drill with the U.S. was planned long ago and is not tied to recent events. http://bit.ly/zJnKrc
Thousands of US troops deploying to Israel: Without much media attention, thousands of American troops are being deployed to Israel, and Iranian officials believe that this is the latest and most blatant warning that the US will soon be attacking Tehran. http://rt.com/usa/news/us-troops-israel-iran-257/
Eight NATO occupation force soldiers killed in Afghanistan: At least eight soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force were killed in several attacks in southern Afghanistan, the military said Friday. http://bit.ly/z8Pbc9
Six children among seven killed in Afghanistan blast: "Seven people, including six children, died on the spot," said a police spokesperson, adding that the explosive device was planted inside a garbage bucket along a road in Trinkot bazaar. The insurgents apparently wanted to target security forces. http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-140236.html
Pakistan to US: Give us nuke deal if you want better ties: Pakistan is expected to link its future relationship with the US to the transfer of civil nuclear technology by America to help it overcome a crippling energy shortfall. http://bit.ly/xAFXUI
18 killed as Shabab fighters 'driven out' of Somali city: "I saw some Somali government troops accompanied by armed trucks belonging to the Ethiopian forces, they have entered the city and the fighting has stopped now," Abdirahman Isa, another witness, said. http://bit.ly/w3HN9X
6 killed in Nigeria church attack: Gunmen stormed a church service in Nigeria, killing six people and wounding others, the latest in a string of attacks that has raised fears of sectarian conflict in Africa's most populous nation. http://bit.ly/yPd8za
Rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone, kill 2: The attack comes one day after multiple explosions in southern Iraq and Baghdad killed at least 78 people.
US marine's trial begins in Haditha case: Last member of squad accused of ambushing Iraqi civilians appears in court, six years after massacre http://bit.ly/wsZ6vD
Japan mulls ignoring US oil ban on Iran: Japan has become the latest country to hint at its intention to ignore US-led oil sanctions on Iran, after South Korea's recent dismissal of Washington's bid to boycott the Iranian crude. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/219634.html
European Union weighs delaying ban on Iranian oil, sources say: Diplomats say EU capitals have proposed a 'grace period' on existing contracts of one to 12 months; Greece, which depends heavily on Iranian crude, is pushing for the longest delay, they said. http://bit.ly/AyyGix
U.S.: Muslim Brotherhood gave assurances on Egypt-Israel peace treaty: State Department comment comes amid remarks by leaders of Egyptian Islamist party, according to which the 1979 treaty does not bind Egypt's new regime. http://bit.ly/wbaK6h
Death penalty sought for Egypt's Mubarak: "The prosecution demands the maximum penalty against Mubarak and the rest of the accused which is death by hanging," Mustafa Khater, a member of the prosecution team, said on Thursday during a court session in Cairo. http://bit.ly/wjULw0
Bahrain student alleges torture in detention: Fresh reports of the torture of an 18-year old student in detention are yet another blow to Bahrain's promises of reform, Amnesty International said today. http://bit.ly/zY9eRV
NATO chief hails new U.S. defense strategy:
"The announcement follows consultation with allies," he said. "As President Obama said, the U.S. will continue investing in NATO because the alliance has demonstrated time and time again - most recently in Libya - that it is a force multiplier." http://en.trend.az/regions/world/usa/1976891.html
Pentagon reload: 'US army loses to military contractors': "There are two losers: the US army and Marine Corps. US military contractors are the main winners in this new war for the shrinking US budget. The military industrial complex will be the main beneficiary of the troops downsizing and extension of the military's big ticket high tech items," says the military analyst. http://rt.com/news/us-budget-china-army-301/
Obama's Leaner, Meaner Military: The president plans to shrink the Pentagon. But are we just swapping soldiers for drones, contractors, and reserve troops? http://bit.ly/xFTz4b
Obama launches Bureau of Counterterrorism:
President Obama's State Department announced, the creation of the Bureau of Counterterrorism, which will coordinate with United States entities such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and foreign governments to develop civilian counterterrorism strategies and operations. http://bit.ly/zQAkvw
WikiLeaks Backers Lose Bid to Keep Twitter Accounts From U.S. Prosecutors: Three WikiLeaks backers lost their bid to keep information on them collected from their Twitter Inc. accounts from being turned over to U.S. prosecutors who are investigating the group's publication of classified information. http://bloom.bg/ymLBxc
Hard News For December 05, 2012
68 dead as Iraq bombs hit Shiites: The worst incident saw at least 44 people killed by a suicide attack on the outskirts of the southern city of Nasiriyah as pilgrims were walking to the shrine city of Karbala. http://bit.ly/z6PBPB
Iraq militia says kidnapped Briton McMenemy killed: The leader of the Iraq Shi'ite militia Asaib al-Haq said kidnapped British bodyguard Alan McMenemy had been killed in a clash with his abductors and the group was willing to turn over his body without conditions. http://bit.ly/wyR8cR
Army offensive kills 20 "al-Qaida militants" in southern Yemen: Various militant positions and fortifications on the northeastern outskirts of Zinjibar city, the provincial capital of Abyan, were targeted in the large-scale army offensive, leaving at least 20 "terrorists" killed http://en.trend.az/regions/met/arabicr/1976725.html
In a Shift, the President of Yemen Will Stay Put: There had been hopes that Mr. Saleh's departure might ease that crisis. When he signed an agreement in November agreeing to leave power, many doubted that Mr. Saleh, who has been president for 33 years, would actually follow through. He had backed out of similar commitments before. http://nyti.ms/AA3tMO
16 Pakistani troops killed; Taliban claim responsibility:
The bodies of 16 members of Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Constabulary (FC) were found Thursday, almost two weeks after they were kidnapped from a northwestern town, officials said. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the killings. http://bit.ly/x273EH
Mullah Omar tries to end Taliban-Pakistan fighting: "Following the intervention of Omar, the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban formed a joint five-member shura or council with other Pakistani militant groups on Sunday to oversee an end to attacks on Pakistani forces," http://bit.ly/zbXfVw
Family of US soldier held by Taliban hopeful over Qatar deal: The family of a US soldier held captive by the Taliban for over two years said on Wednesday they were optimistic about the possibility of talks between the Afghan insurgent group and countries including the United States. https://bitly.com/
Karzai demands handover of US detention center to Afghan control; security contractors arested: A presidential statement said that keeping Afghan citizens imprisoned without trial violates the country's constitution, as well as international human rights conventions. http://wapo.st/xDcHuo
Britain flags military action against Iran: BRITAIN has warned Iran that any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, would be ''illegal and unsuccessful'' and would be countered by military action if necessary. http://bit.ly/ytYWAE
A mistaken case for Syrian regime change : The first stage of this war on Iran is Syria. - "Other than the collapse of the Islamic Republic itself," Saudi King Abdullah was reported to have said last summer, "nothing would weaken Iran more than losing Syria. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/middle_east/na05ak03.html
Doubts over Syria rebel army after escalation threat: - Threats by Syrian armed insurgents to step up attacks on security forces, just days after their leader announced a truce that was largely ignored, have reinforced doubts over the control top officers exert over rebel fighters on the ground. http://bit.ly/xjUERm
'America preparing military intervention in Syria': Sanctions against Syria are only the beginning of Western intervention. "The key ally in this enterprise, Turkey, has been involved with the Free Syrian Army - training them, and we know there are also American advisers in those camps in Turkey," http://rt.com/news/military-syria-arab-america-223/
US Troops going to Israel: Calling it not just an "exercise", but a "deployment", the Jerusalem Post quotes US Lt.-Gen Frank Gorenc, Commander of the US Third Air Force based in Germany. http://bit.ly/xkkGCO
Ex-rebels reject new Libyan army chief: Two powerful groups of former rebels who helped oust dictator Moamer Kadhafi rejected on Wednesday the government's choice of a new army chief, raising fresh security concerns in the war-torn country. http://yhoo.it/ycWZyY
Lockheed Martin goes to bat for oppressive regime: A top executive for the military contractor worked with lobbyists for Bahrain to publish Op-Ed defending the regime http://bit.ly/yUvJLk
Santorum Becomes Millionaire After Senate Loss: "If he's claiming he's not an insider, this is the thing that insiders do -- after public office they cash in," said Kent Cooper, a campaign finance expert and former Federal Elections Commission assistant staff director. http://bloom.bg/yIPKNc
Tea Party House Members Even Wealthier Than Other GOP Lawmakers:
The median average net worth of a member of the House Tea Party Caucus was $1.8 million in 2010. It's more than 130 percent above the $774,280 average net worth of the median, non-Tea Party Caucus House Republican. http://bit.ly/xkeEl0
On Eve of $41 Billion MF Global Bankruptcy Filing, Jon Corzine Was Château Shopping in France: Jon Corzine, the former Goldman Sachs C.E.O. and ex-politician whose helming of MF Global resulted in a notorious $41 billion filing for bankruptcy and a $1 billion loss in firm equity. http://vnty.fr/zDxA4W
"Let us be peace and joy"
Tom Feeley
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| Cost Of war
Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered In US War And Occupation Of Iraq"1,455,590"
Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq:
4,801
Number Of International Occupation Force Troops Slaughtered In Afghanistan : 2,857
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Cost of War in Iraq & Afghanistan
Total Cost of Wars Since 2001
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