Yearly Archives: 2007

Iraqi Papers Monday: Explosive Parliament Session: Deputies Storm Out of Meeting, Doubts Surrounding Najaf EventsBy AMER MOHSEN It is hard to determine what exactly happened in the parliamentary session in Baghdad yesterday. What we know is that the I’tilaf bloc … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Nick Hopkins for bringing this map back from Guatemala.

We believe the ultimate solution to the conflicts in the Middle East must begin with solving the Palestinian question. These are a people who have been stateless and homeless for too long, and here is another episode in the continuing … Continue reading →

From Where Date Palms Grow. We think Zappy oughta call his blog by its URL – “City Called Hell.” Some Stupid Calculations the Iraqi Medium Basic Salary = $300 A month is 30 days à $10 daily 20 Liters of … Continue reading →

From Missing Links Three stories, one theme ? Al-Hayat this morning brings together three big Iraq stories: (1) Problems with the new security plan showing up before it even starts; (2) followup to the Syria-immigration story; and (3) the Najaf-Zarka … Continue reading →

Hillary, if you’re in to win, stop the war spinby Rae Abileah‚ Feb. 04‚ 2007 The Peace Movement Ups the Ante on Demands to Congress to Cut War Funding “Senator Clinton, we’re blocking your door, until you cut this web … Continue reading →

U.S. Set to Begin a Vast Expansion of DNA SamplingBy JULIA PRESTON The Justice Department is completing rules to allow the collection of DNA from most people arrested or detained by federal authorities, a vast expansion of DNA gathering that … Continue reading →

THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.Future of Food, Part 1 * Note: MM = Monday … Continue reading →

IRAQ: Children living without limbs lack support04 Feb 2007 14:39:12 GMTSource: IRIN BAGHDAD, 4 February (IRIN) – Fatah Barakat, 10, will never forget getting caught in crossfire between Iraqi militia fighters and US-led forces in Sadr City, a suburb of … Continue reading →

Iran: The War BeginsBy John PilgerFeb 4, 2007, 13:37 As opposition grows in America to the failed Iraq adventure, the Bush administration is preparing public opinion for an attack on Iran, its latest target, by the spring. The United States … Continue reading →

US ex-generals reject Iran strike Three former high-ranking American military officers have warned against any military attack on Iran. They said such action would have “disastrous consequences” for security in the Middle East and also for coalition forces in Iraq. … Continue reading →

U.S. can’t prove Iran link to Iraq strifeBy Maura Reynolds, Times Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2007 WASHINGTON — Bush administration officials acknowledged Friday that they had yet to compile evidence strong enough to back up publicly their claims that Iran is … Continue reading →