middle east
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U.S. attempts to demonize Iran undermined by reality
The Bush administration is having difficulty building a case for increased aggression against Iran. Ever since the 1979 revolution, which…
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General Petraeus puts on his Nixon mask
In fall 1968, Richard Nixon narrowly won the presidency, claiming he had a "peace plan" to end the increasingly unpopular…
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Sept. 15: 25th anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacre
Sept. 15, 2007 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre. From Sept. 15-17, 1982, Lebanese fascist…
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Kidnapped workers build U.S. Embassy in Iraq
The U.S. occupiers are building a $592 billion embassy in Iraq. It is a symbol of U.S. colonial domination over…
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Misdiagnosis costs veterans benefits
The Army is wantonly denying Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans their right to healthcare benefits, claiming they have a disorder…
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The case of Pat Tillman: murder and government cover-up
In May 2002, the ruling class found a poster boy to promote their imperialist aims. Pat Tillman, a professional football…
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U.S. giving military boost to Middle East client states
The United States has plans for $20 billion in sales of advance weaponry to Persian Gulf allies and 10-year military…
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CIA torture may cause serious mental damage
According to a report released by Human Rights First and Physicians for Human Rights, CIA prisoner "interrogation techniques" used abroad…
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Baghdad: 6 million people, 117 degrees and no water
For the past 24 hours, Baghdad has had virtually no running water. Major parts of the city of six million…
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Ruling class unity on continued occupation of Iraq
The Iraqi Accordance Front announced on July 25 that it would suspend its membership in the Iraqi government headed by…
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