From Jerusalem to Washington, Myth Disguised as News

After members of Congress and their staffs peruse the newspapers from their home states or districts, they’re likely to take a quick look at the one daily newspaper they all read: the Washington Post. The WaPo shows up on most desks in the executive branch too, from the West Wing on down. But these are … Continue reading “From Jerusalem to Washington, Myth Disguised as News”

Libya Intervention Threatens the Arab Spring

DOHA – Despite its official U.N.-granted legality, the credibility of Western military action in Libya is rapidly dwindling. Within just 48 hours of the start of the bombing campaign, the U.S. and its allies lost the support of the Arab League. Ironically, one of the reasons many people supported the call for a no-fly zone … Continue reading “Libya Intervention Threatens the Arab Spring”

Friday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 31 Wounded

Hundreds defied heavy rain to protest in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square and other Iraqi cities. While many were protesting corruption and poor services, some were demonstrating support for Bahraini protests. Meanwhile, at least five Iraqis were killed and 31 more wounded in new and previously reported incidents.